K-2nd Problem Solving: Holiday Tree Topper (+, comparison)

It's time to deck the halls and with decorating, we know it takes some math reasoning to get it right! Am I right? (Cue images of the Griswold’s holiday tree fiasco. 😂)

Ignite your kiddos' holiday math reasoning with this real world problem & pick out the perfect holiday tree! How would your students use Math Stackers to solve?

Just imagine all of the different answers that your kiddos will have on this problem!

Allowing them to use the information available (height of: ceiling, trees, tree toppers) allows your kids to practice using math in their real life.

You may have kids choose 3 different tree heights as the "best option" for them, but allow them to explain their reasoning.

It always surprises me how much math they communicate when they explain their Math Stackers models!

What tree size did your kiddos choose?

Do you have a story about the math thinking you are building in your class? We’d love to hear it! Send it to support@mathstackers.com!

*A Math Stackers Learning System was used to investigate this hands-on problem!