THE MISTER GOODMATH

GUEST PROBLEM OF THE WEEK

This page is designed to provide a way for Welleby parents or members of the community to submit a guest math problem of the week. Problems should relate to children in grades one through five. They should focus on everyday real life situations requiring mathematical solutions. Local business leaders should make problems relate to the normal daily operation of the business. You are encouraged to provide your company or business name and the nature of the goods or services offered. It is important for students to understand that there are a multitude of situations in their lives that will require a strong background in mathematics. Problems should encourage innovative thinking, keeping in mind that a child's solution to a problem can be more important than his/her actual answer.

You are encouraged to submit a problem, a plausible solution, and any applicable hints that you might wish to give the students. Use the space below for your submission.

THE PROBLEM: Please enter the text of your problem in the area below.

THE SOLUTION: Please enter a plausible solution in the area below.

THE HINTS: Please enter optional hints in the area below.

Please submit your name as the author of the problem.

Name:
Your E-mail Address

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