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Conundrum Definition:

conundrum

[kuh-nuhn-druhm]

A conundrum is a problem or puzzle which is difficult or impossible to solve. 

A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement. from quandary.

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Task outline:

Plan for conundrums

Conundrum Discussions Periods 5 and 6

Timeline

  Moderator 1 Moderator 2 Moderator 3
Conundrum 1 A v B C v D E v F
Conundrum 2 C v E A v F B v D
Conundrum 3 F v D E v B A v C

 

Conundrum 1                                   Play at 2:05

Groups read transcript and discuss in groups (5 mins).

Feedback group A/B (5 mins) and their decision

Feedback Group A/B (5 mins) and their decision

Total process takes 20 minutes – teacher moves them on at 2:25

Then students move to next station

Conundrum 2                                   Play at 2:30

                                    Repeat process

                                    Teacher moves to next station at 2:50

Conundrum 3                                   Play at 2:55

Repeat process. End 3:15

Winning team announced 3:20!