GE1707

TASK PERFORMANCE

I. Polya’s Strategy
Use Polya’s four-step problem-solving strategy to solve the following problems. (3 items x 10 points)
1. How many different rectangles with an area of one-hundred twenty (120) square units can be
formed using unit squares?
2. Suppose thirty-six (36) students signed up for classes during an orientation session. If exactly twenty-
two (22) of them signed up for Chemistry and exactly eighteen (18) of them signed up for English,
how many of them signed up for both Chemistry and English? How many of them signed up for
Chemistry only? How many of them signed up for English only?
3. An online mobile game tournament was facilitated and begins with 1024 players. Each game has four
(4) players, and in each game, only one (1) winner will advance to the next round. How many games
must be played to determine the winner?

Rubric for Scoring:

Criteria Description Points
Accuracy The answer is correct with accurate solutions. 3
Completeness The answer shows complete steps in solving the 3
problem using Polya’s strategy.
Interpretation Interprets and process the answer in a meaningful 4
way and provide clear explanations.
Total: 10

II. KenKen
KenKen is an arithmetic and logic puzzle that can improve our calculation skills, logical thinking, and
persistence. The rule of this puzzle is very simple. It consists of an equal number of rows and columns.
The player can input any digit in every square. The lowest input is a 1 and the highest input is equal to
the number of rows or columns. The input must not repeat in the same row and same column. The
puzzle consists of a heavy-outlined area called “cages”. The top left corner of each cage has a “target
number” and a mathematical operation. The numbers or inputs in each cage must combine to produce
the target number using the mathematical operation (+, −,×,÷). The puzzle can have a cage with one
square, it is called a “freebie”. This puzzle can have three (3) or a greater number of columns and rows.
An example of 3x3 and 5x5 Kenken puzzles are shown below.
3x3
3+ 6× 3÷ 3÷
3+
1
6×
2 3
2 3 1
2- 2
2-
3 1 2
2

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 5x5

Your task is to create your own Kenken puzzle. The number of columns and rows should not be less
than 5. Explain your puzzle and present its solution using the method or strategy you have learned in
this module. (20 points)

Rubric for Scoring:

Criteria Description Points
Puzzle The puzzle is creative and challenging. 5
Solution The answer is correct with accurate solutions. 5

Explanation Interprets and process the answer in a meaningful 5

way and provide clear explanations.
Content The content of the output shows an understanding of 5
the concepts learned in the module.
Total: 20