case 1

Box Problem Summary, Clip 1, 2:40

In this clip the teacher is leading a discussion about the co-variation between the various quantities of the box problem.

Box Problem Summary, Clip 2, 3:08

In this clip the the teacher asks the students about the relationship between the length of the cutout and the length of the box.

Box Problem Summary, Clip 3, 5:02

In this clip the students are unsure whether the length and width of the box co-vary so she has them discuss other the relationships between quantites to help them.

Box Problem Summary, Clip 4, 2:37

In this clip the teacher is discussing the rate of change and how it is changing with a small group of students.

Box Problem Summary, Clip 5, 4:53

In this clip the teacher is discussing the rate of change of the volume with respect to the length of the cutout.

Box Problem Summary, Clip 6, 1:54

In this clip the teacher leads the class in calculating the average rate of change.

Box Problem Summary, Clip 7, 1:32

In this clip the teacher leads a discussion about whether or not there are two boxes that can have the same volume.

Box Problem Summary, Clip 7, 1:32

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  • This clip illustrates another possible question a teacher can ask while summarizing the box problem. The students appear to have a pretty good understanding in this case and the teacher uses the graph to illustrate what they are talking about.
  • The students actually suggest that there is only one size cutout for the maximum volume, but if this does not come from the students it may be necessary for the teacher to help this emerge.

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