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The questions also focus on encouraging students to think mathematically,
as there is a strong emphasis on problem solving. Students are
required to use estimation, choosing correct calculations in order
to solve problems, as well as experimenting with digits in order
to make their own numbers. Students are also required to relate
the weight of the pumpkin back to their class, by working out
how many people in their class the weight of the record pumpkin
would be equal to. (Note - need to bring a set of scales to class!)
(Written by Melissa Harris, BTeach student, University of Tasmania,
2001)
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