
Week: 2
What is a Math Lab? (Part 2)
Week Overview
In this follow-up session, students dive deeper into real-world problem-solving by exploring flexible thinking and tackling challenges like calculating costs with incomplete data. Activities include analyzing mistakes in student solutions, determining the most accurate reasoning, and discussing the flexibility of mathematical thinking (aligned with standards 3.CA.2 and 5.CA.2). This lesson introduces students to the iterative nature of problem-solving, reinforcing that math is about curiosity and persistence rather than immediate correctness.