Problem Solving Process: "Cut the Cheese Game"

Journal Entry: Introduce the “Problem Solving Process” – 4 Steps

  1. Understand the Problem
  2. Make a plan to solve the problem – This is known as an Algorithm!
  3. Carry out the plan.
  4. Review and reflect on how the problem was solved.

Begin The “Cut The Cheese” Game
Materials: cheese stick, knife & napkin.
Rules:

  • Partners must cut the cheese stick into 12 pieces, no more and no less. 
  • The pieces do not have to be equal in size.
  • When the knife breaks through a side…it is considered a cut, but if the pieces are touching and you do a crosscut, it is considered one slice.
  • You may not stack the slices of cheese.
  • If you use your hand to break the cheese stick, it is considered a cut.
  • The group that uses the least number of cuts to achieve 12 pieces wins.

Process:

Conclusion: Yes, when the competition is over, you may eat the cheese!