Finding tasks outside

To find suitable mathematical tasks outside, you should look for certain objects in your environment that are well suited for mathematical questions. Here are some steps you can follow when looking for suitable objects and questions:

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Step 1 – Recognize suitable objects

Look for objects with clear geometric shapes or fixed dimensions, such as rectangular buildings, round fountains or linear paths.

You can also use natural features such as trees, plants or hills.

Road signs, distance markers or other markings in the environment also often provide valuable data for mathematical questions.

Schritt 2 – Fragestellung

Make sure that your question also requires an activity. In order to solve the task, you have to estimate, observe or measure and also calculate.

You should therefore not choose objects where you can already read off the solution.

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