About the Solutions
Discussions with other teachers about including solutions revealed that there were two concerns. A published solution may be viewed as "the" solution, and, if students find the published solution they may imitate it and thereby short circuit the problem solving process. The general consensus seems to be that the website is not an appropriate place for the solutions.
On the flip side, a teacher may not feel comfortable about giving a problem to students if the teacher does not have an answer for that problem. In fact, some teachers have told us that they would only do a SNAP math fair if they were confident about the time and knowledge required for the material. To help overcome this dilemma, SNAP will be happy to email solutions to any teachers who wish them. Just send a message to one the following people requesting the solutions. Please include your name and the name of your school or school board.
Tiina Hohn (hohnt@macewan.ca)
Ted Lewis (tlewis@math.ualberta.ca)
On the flip side, a teacher may not feel comfortable about giving a problem to students if the teacher does not have an answer for that problem. In fact, some teachers have told us that they would only do a SNAP math fair if they were confident about the time and knowledge required for the material. To help overcome this dilemma, SNAP will be happy to email solutions to any teachers who wish them. Just send a message to one the following people requesting the solutions. Please include your name and the name of your school or school board.
Tiina Hohn (hohnt@macewan.ca)
Ted Lewis (tlewis@math.ualberta.ca)