WA10.2
Analyze puzzles and games that involve spatial reasoning using problem solving strategies.

[C, CN, PS, R]

Indicators for this outcome
(It is intended that this outcome be integrated throughout the course by using sliding, rotation, construction, deconstruction, and puzzles and games such as Tetris, Rubik’s cube, Blokus, chess, checkers, Backgammon, Mastermind, Tic-Tac-Toe, Connect Four or Five, Battleship, and Cathedral World).
(a)

Determine, explain, and verify strategies to solve a puzzle or to win a game such as:

  • guess and check
  • look for a pattern
  • make a systematic list
  • draw or model
  • eliminate possibilities
  • solve a simpler problem
  • work backwards
  • develop alternative approaches.
(b)

Observe and analyze errors in a solution to a puzzle or in a strategy for winning a game and explain the reasoning.

(c)

Create a variation on a puzzle or a game, and describe a strategy for solving the puzzle or winning the game.

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Record posted/updated: August 13, 2019