I think this exercise is useful in class as an introduction or reflection exercise to get the students to start thinking and relating math topics/ideas.
Strengths:
- Easy to brainstorm ideas and possibly allow different ideas to be linked together
- Encourages free and active thinking
- Allows students a chance to reflect on current or previously learned ideas
- A different activity – might interest and engage more students especially those whom dislike math may see math in a different light
Weaknesses:
- Students can easily get off topic
- Time constraint on this exercise may give students pressure and prevent a thorough investigation in thinking about a math topic
- Some students may feel bored and left out because they could not think of anything
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