1. Romesh has “tiled the floor” except for one rectangular area of 7 squares. Romesh thinks he can complete his floor before Lee Yah. List the ways that he can cover 7 squares.
  2. Lee Yah has also “tiled the floor” except for one rectangular area of 12 squares. Lee Yah thinks she can complete her floor before Romesh. List the ways that she can cover 12 squares.
  3. Who do you think is more likely to win this Floor Tiler game, Romesh or Lee Yah? Explain your reasoning.

 

Play the Floor Tiler game with some friends. Directions are in Lesson 4 in the Student Guide. Your teacher will provide additional Floor Tiler Grid Paper.