Post-it Note Problem Solving

Our third grade class has been complimented quite a bit over the past few days. Together we decided that we would have a "compliment jar" in order to motivate us to keep up the good work. I brought in a pickle jar,bag of pinto beans, and red kidney beans. When the students walked in this morning I asked them which type of bean they thought we should use and why. 

Our answers varied depending upon personal preference, and what they thought would be best. Here are a few of our answers:

I pointed these ones out, and asked the students to talk with their neighbor for a minute. After meeting back with the whole group, the class decided to use the red kidney beans. They determined that the bigger the bean, the less they would need to get a reward. 

Shortly after this was determined, we decided that after we reach our goal this time, we will use the pinto beans to give us a bigger challenge. 

We have seven beans so far!