#28: A Foolery of Fun
Overview: |
Participants will work with one or two others to figure out the answers to deceptively simple problems, designed to “fool” participants who do not analyze the questions carefully enough. |
Objective: |
To encourage participants to apply deliberate, critical thought to problem scenarios. |
Supplies: |
• Copies of Worksheet #28-1, one per participant• Copies of Worksheet #28-2, one per participant |
Time: |
About 20 minutes |
AdvancePreparation: |
Prepare copies of the worksheets. Ideally, you can arrange seating so participants can work in pairs or triads. |
Participants/Application: |
The questions on this worksheet activity are designed to fool the problem solver, in that the answers are not obvious but are definitely ... |
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