1. Grade 4
Problem Solving Performance Task
Write a mathematical problem based on the plot of your fantasy story, or on your own
life. Be sure that it can be solved using logical reasoning as a strategy.
Problem:
Alex, Hanson, Kazuki and George are at the zooand they each visited their favorite
animals. The animals were lions, elephants, hamsters and tigers. Which animal did
each person see at the zoo?
Clues:
Hanson likes scary animals but not with stripes.
Alex is scared of being eaten at the zoo.
George loves small animals.
Answer:
Hanson saw a lion.
Kazuki saw a tiger.
Alex saw an elephant.
Gorge saw a hamster.
Lion Elephant Tiger Hamster
Hanson
Kazuki
Alex
George