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Area Maze

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Overview
Area Maze puzzles were originally created by Naoki Inaba, a Japanese puzzle designer. These puzzles consist of two dimensional figures in which the goal is to use what you know about area to solve for the unknown value of the question mark. The puzzles were originally created with only whole numbers, but they can be created to extend to concepts of fractions and decimals. Area Maze puzzles are not always drawn proportionally, so it is not possible to solve through measuring and guessing. These puzzles support strategic and spatial reasoning. 
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Mathematical Concepts
Area Maze puzzles provide practice for the following mathematical concepts:
  • Area
  • Operations
  • Geometric shapes
Connection to the Math Practice Standards
Area Maze puzzles encourage the development of the following mathematical habits of mind:
  • Spatial reasoning
  • Reasoning strategically
  • Calculating
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Please submit the contact form below to receive an answer key for the Area Maze puzzles. Please comment with your school name and grade level. 
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Reference
http://areamaze.com/m/a01
https://wordplay.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/17/naoki-2/

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Chasing Einstein was created by Dr. Kevin Smith and Brandi Antonsen Fiegen. Learn more about the background and history of this project.
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  • Get Started
  • Challenges
    • Introduction
    • Math Practice 1
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    • Math Practice 4
    • Math Practice 5
    • Math Practice 6
    • Math Practice 7
    • Math Practice 8
  • Resources
    • Partnering Classrooms
    • How to Guide
    • Math Practice Videos
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