Not quite an example of an open problem, but I'm getting there...
It is so foreign to me to be embracing creativity in math, but more than that... there can be more than one correct answer? Students have a voice in finding the answer?
Whenever I successfully solved a math problem in school I would experience a thrill of genius! It was empowering to finally understand how to get a correct answer. Going over the four 4s task in class brought back that feeling.
It reminded me of the scene in Hook where Peter is finally able to use his imagination at the never-feast and play with the lost boys! You feel a sense of inclusion when you can finally participate and understand what is going on! I didn't know that was always possible in math class but I have to say, I'm excited with where this is going...
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