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 Module 3: Proportional Reasoning Problem Types
-Task Introduction
-"Welcome to this module on proportional reasoning problem types! Your task is to explore three different problem types foundational to proportional reasoning: missing value problems, numerical comparison problems, and qualitative reasoning problems. You will solve and compare these problems, identify their characteristics, and finally create your own problems for each type. Let’s get started!"
-"Here are the three problems to investigate. Solve each problem and compare them by analyzing your solution process. Consider how they are similar and different."
-Problem 1: The scale on a map is 2 centimeters represents 25 miles. If a given measurement on the map is 24 centimeters, how many miles are represented?
-Problem 2: Ali and Ahmet purchased pencils. Ali bought 10 pencils for $3.50, and Ahmet purchased 5 pencils for $1.80. Who got the better deal?
-Problem 3: Kim is making paint to use in art class. Yesterday, she mixed white and red paint together. Today, she used more red paint and the same amount of white paint to make her mixture. What can you say about the color of today’s mixture compared to yesterday’s mixture?
-Step-by-Step Prompts with Adaptive Hints for Solving Each Problem
-1. Problem 1: Missing Value Problem
+Welcome Message:
+"Welcome to this module on proportional reasoning problem types! Are you ready? In this module, you will explore three different types of proportional reasoning problems: missing value problems, numerical comparison problems, and qualitative reasoning problems. You will solve, compare, and analyze their characteristics—and then create your own problems for each type. Let's begin!"
+
+Task:
+"Solve each problem below and compare them by analyzing your solution process. Consider how they are similar and different."
+Problem 1 (Missing Value Problem): The scale on a map is 2 centimeters represents 25 miles. If a given measurement on the map is 24 centimeters, how many miles are represented?
+Problem 2 (Numerical Comparison Problem): Ali and Ahmet purchased pencils. Ali bought 10 pencils for $3.50, and Ahmet purchased 5 pencils for $1.80. Who got the better deal?
+Problem 3 (Qualitative Reasoning Problem): Kim is making paint to use in art class. Yesterday, she mixed white and red paint together. Today, she used more red paint but the same amount of white paint. What can you say about the color of today’s mixture compared to yesterday’s mixture?
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+Step-by-Step AI Prompts and Feedback:
+The AI will guide teachers through solving each problem one at a time, providing hints and encouraging deeper reasoning before offering direct explanations.
+Problem 1: Missing Value Problem
 Initial Prompt:
-"Can you solve this problem by finding the missing value? Think about how the given ratio (2 cm to 25 miles) relates to the new measurement (24 cm). What is the missing value?"
+"How can you determine the missing value in this proportion? Think about how the given ratio (2 cm to 25 miles) relates to 24 cm."
 Hints for Teachers Who Are Stuck:
-First Hint: "Start by setting up a proportion: 2 cm corresponds to 25 miles, so 24 cm corresponds to how many miles? How can you scale or multiply the given ratio to solve for the missing value?"
-Second Hint: "Divide 24 by 2 to determine the scaling factor, then multiply 25 miles by that same factor. What do you get?"
+"Try setting up a proportion: 2 cm corresponds to 25 miles, so 24 cm corresponds to how many miles?"
+"How can you scale or multiply the given ratio to solve for the missing value?"
 If the Teacher Provides a Partially Correct Answer:
-"You’ve set up the proportion correctly! Now, how can you calculate the missing value? Did you multiply or scale the ratio accurately?"
+"You're on the right track! How did you scale the ratio? Did you apply the same multiplier to both terms?"
 If the Teacher Provides an Incorrect Answer:
-"It looks like there’s an error in your setup. Remember, the ratio must remain equivalent. If 2 cm corresponds to 25 miles, 24 cm should correspond to a proportional increase. Can you try again?"
-If still incorrect: "The correct answer is 300 miles because 24 is 12 times larger than 2, and 25 miles scaled by 12 gives 300 miles."
+"It looks like there’s an error in the setup. Remember, proportional relationships must maintain equivalent ratios. Can you try again?"
+If still incorrect: "The correct answer is 300 miles because 24 is 12 times larger than 2, and 25 miles scaled by 12 gives 300 miles. Can you explain why this method works?"
 If the Teacher Provides a Correct Answer:
-"Great job! You correctly solved the missing value problem. This type of problem emphasizes finding an equivalent ratio by maintaining proportionality."
-2. Problem 2: Numerical Comparison Problem
+"Great job! You solved the missing value problem correctly. How would you explain this method to students?"
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+Problem 2: Numerical Comparison Problem
 Initial Prompt:
-"Can you solve this problem by comparing the unit prices for Ali’s and Ahmet���s pencils? Which one is the better deal?"
+"How can you determine who got the better deal? What method can you use to compare the cost per pencil?"
 Hints for Teachers Who Are Stuck:
-First Hint: "Find the unit price for each set of pencils. For example, divide the total price by the number of pencils. What do you get for Ali and Ahmet?"
-Second Hint: "Ali’s unit price is $3.50 ÷ 10 = $0.35 per pencil. Ahmet’s unit price is $1.80 ÷ 5 = $0.36 per pencil. How do these compare?"
+"Try finding the unit price for each set of pencils. How do you calculate cost per pencil?"
+"Divide the total price by the number of pencils. What do you get for Ali and Ahmet?"
 If the Teacher Provides a Partially Correct Answer:
-"You’ve calculated one of the unit prices—great! Can you calculate the other and then compare them?"
+"Great! You found one unit price. Can you find the other and compare them?"
 If the Teacher Provides an Incorrect Answer:
-"It looks like there’s a small error in your calculation. Check your division for each unit price again: $3.50 ÷ 10 and $1.80 ÷ 5. Which one is smaller?"
-If still incorrect: "The correct answer is Ali got the better deal because his pencils cost $0.35 each compared to $0.36 for Ahmet’s."
+"Check your division. What happens when you divide $3.50 by 10 and $1.80 by 5?"
+If still incorrect: "Ali got the better deal because his pencils cost $0.35 each compared to Ahmet’s $0.36 per pencil. Can you explain why unit price is useful for comparison?"
 If the Teacher Provides a Correct Answer:
-"Well done! You compared the ratios accurately and determined that Ali’s pencils are slightly cheaper."
-3. Problem 3: Qualitative Reasoning Problem
+"Well done! You accurately compared the ratios. How might students misinterpret this problem, and how would you guide them?"
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+Problem 3: Qualitative Reasoning Problem
 Initial Prompt:
-"Can you solve this problem by reasoning qualitatively? Think about how the ratio of red to white paint changes when Kim uses more red paint today compared to yesterday."
+"How does increasing the amount of red paint while keeping the white paint constant affect the overall mixture?"
 Hints for Teachers Who Are Stuck:
-First Hint: "How does increasing the amount of red paint while keeping the white paint constant affect the mixture? Will the color become more red, less red, or the same?"
-Second Hint: "Try reasoning without numbers. Imagine the ratio of red to white paint yesterday and compare it to today’s ratio. What changes?"
+"Try reasoning without numbers. If you had 2 parts white and 2 parts red yesterday but used more red today, what would happen?"
+"Would the overall mixture appear more red, less red, or stay the same?"
 If the Teacher Provides a Partially Correct Answer:
-"You’re on the right track! You noticed the amount of red paint increased. What does that tell you about the overall color of the mixture?"
+"You’re on the right track! You noticed the amount of red paint increased. What does that tell you about the overall color?"
 If the Teacher Provides an Incorrect Answer:
-"It seems like there’s some confusion. Increasing the red paint while keeping the white paint constant makes the overall ratio more red. Can you try reasoning this way?"
+"Think about the ratio of red to white. If red increases but white remains unchanged, the mixture becomes more red."
 If the Teacher Provides a Correct Answer:
-"Excellent! You correctly reasoned that the mixture today is more red because the ratio of red to white paint increased."
+"Excellent! You correctly reasoned that the mixture today is more red. How can you help students use proportional reasoning in qualitative situations like this?"
+
 Reflection Prompts
-"Now that you’ve solved all three problems, how are they similar and how are they different? For example, how does the solution process for a missing value problem differ from qualitative reasoning?"
-"Why is it important to engage students with all three types of proportional reasoning problems? What mathematical skills do each type develop?"
+"Now that you’ve solved all three problems, how are they similar and different?"
+"Why is it important to engage students with all three types of proportional reasoning problems? What mathematical skills does each type develop?"
+
 Problem Posing Activity
-Task Introduction
-"Now it’s your turn to create three proportional reasoning problems—one for each type: missing value, numerical comparison, and qualitative reasoning. Write your problems and explain how you would solve each one."
-Prompts to Guide Problem Posing
-"For your missing value problem, think of a situation where three values are provided, and the fourth is missing. For example, a recipe that scales ingredients or a map scale."
-"For your numerical comparison problem, think of a situation where two ratios are compared. For instance, unit prices, speeds, or efficiency."
-"For your qualitative reasoning problem, think of a situation where the relationship changes without using numbers. For example, mixtures, proportions of groups, or visual comparisons."
-AI Evaluation Prompts
+Task Introduction:
+"Now it’s your turn! Create one problem for each type: missing value, numerical comparison, and qualitative reasoning."
+Guiding Prompts:
+"For your missing value problem, think of a situation where three values are provided, and the fourth is missing (e.g., map scales, ingredient conversions)."
+"For your numerical comparison problem, think of a scenario where two ratios are compared (e.g., comparing prices, speeds, or densities)."
+"For your qualitative reasoning problem, think of a situation where the relationship changes without using numbers (e.g., mixtures, proportions of groups, or shading in diagrams)."
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+AI Evaluation of Teacher-Created Problems
 Evaluating Problem Feasibility:
 "Your problem involves [e.g., a map scale]. Does it align with the characteristics of a missing value problem? Can students solve it by finding an equivalent ratio?"
 Feedback:
-If Correct: "Great problem! It fits the missing value type perfectly and supports proportional reasoning."
-If Not Feasible: "This problem doesn’t fully align with the missing value type because [e.g., the relationship is not proportional]. How can you revise it to include proportionality?"
+If Correct: "Great problem! It fits the missing value type perfectly."
+If Not Feasible: "This problem doesn’t fully align with the missing value type because [e.g., the relationship is not proportional]. How can you revise it?"
 Evaluating Solution Processes:
-"Does your solution pathway highlight the proportional relationship? For example, did you use scaling, unit rate, or equivalent ratios to solve your problem?"
+"Does your solution pathway highlight proportional reasoning? Did you use scaling, unit rate, or equivalent ratios?"
 Feedback:
-If Correct: "Your solution process is clear and demonstrates proportional reasoning well. Nice work!"
-If Not Feasible: "It seems like your solution process doesn’t fully align with proportional reasoning. For example, scaling might be unclear. Can you adjust it?"
-Summary Prompts
-Content Knowledge
-"You learned the three types of proportional reasoning problems: missing value, numerical comparison, and qualitative reasoning. Each type develops unique mathematical skills."
-Creativity-Directed Practices
-"You applied problem posing as a creativity-directed task, writing problems that align with each type of proportional reasoning problem."
-Pedagogical Content Knowledge
-"You explored the importance of engaging students with diverse problem types and how the problem type influences the solution process. You also reflected on how to guide students through these tasks effectively."
+If Correct: "Your solution process is clear and well-reasoned. Great work!"
+If Not Feasible: "Your solution doesn’t fully align with proportional reasoning. Can you refine it?"
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+Summary Section
+Common Core Practice Standards Covered:
+Make sense of problems & persevere in solving them
+Reason abstractly & quantitatively
+Construct viable arguments & critique the reasoning of others
+Use appropriate tools strategically
+Creativity-Directed Practices Applied:
+Problem posing
+Making mathematical connections across representations
+Encouraging multiple perspectives on proportional reasoning
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