10 OCT 2023 | PROBLEM SOLVING | CRITICAL THINKING BY JUDE FOULSTON
Get the whole family to solve this fun brain teaser.
The Importance of Developing Problem-Solving Skills:
Problem-solving skills are essential for success in academics and life beyond the classroom. They empower students to tackle complex challenges, make informed decisions, and adapt to new situations.
By engaging in brain teasers with your children, you are actively nurturing their ability to:
- Think critically and analytically.
- Approach problems with confidence.
- Develop patience and perseverance.
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Embrace a growth mindset and a love for learning.
Get the circle into the middle of the square!
You'll need:
- The square and circle printable
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Download the pdf below and print it out. (Alternatively, you can always just draw your own version. You just need a square piece of paper with the dot in the upper right-hand corner.)
- To solve this brain teaser, you need to cut the square so that you have exactly two pieces of paper. You then need to arrange the two pieces of paper so that the dot is in the middle of the square, with the two pieces of paper still forming a square.
Don't give up too easily. If you can't figure it out on your own, you can watch the video below to see the solution!
Watch the solution in the video below if you really really can't figure it out.