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Submissions will be accepted through the Sunday of the second week after the problem was posted; for example, answers for the October 9-20 problem will be accepted through October 22. The posting of problems is automated and the submission form is removed at midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Replies to messages from mentors will be accepted through the Friday following the two weeks the problem is active; for example, replies for the October 9-20 problem will be accepted through October 27.
Sample solutions will be posted on the Monday three weeks after the problem is made active; for example, sample solutions for the October 9-20 problem will be posted on October 30.
A complete list of student and correct solutions will be posted as soon as the problem is archived. The timing of this may vary somewhat from problem to problem.
A graphic that is a GIF, a JPEG, or a Sketchpad sketch may be sent along with the submission form.
Another way to include graphics with a solution is to make a web page and submit the URL with your solution.
The Lucent-Rutgers Math Problem of the Week can be used in a variety of ways. Many teachers use other PoW problems in regularly scheduled cooperative learning problem-solving sessions. Other teachers preview the problem and assign it to the students if it fits in with the current topics they're covering. Still others require their students to do a certain number of problems per marking period - that way the students can pick and choose. Some simply give out the address of the Problems of the Week and give students an opportunity to participate if they want, but do not require them to submit solutions. Some teachers will give extra credit if a student does choose to take part. Other teachers use problems regularly in their classrooms but never send in any solutions! That's fine too.
When it comes to submitting solutions, some teachers send in all the solutions themselves, in order to preview their students' work. Other teachers have procured "group accounts" for their students to use. Increasing numbers of students have their own access, either at school or at home.
The problems come from a variety of sources, including other Math Forum Problems of the Week and real-life situations. Teachers and students are encouraged to suggest problems to use.
The goal is to challenge students with non-routine problems and encourage them to verbalize their solutions. The problems are designed to reflect different levels of difficulty and a variety of types to broaden their appeal for a diverse group of students.
There are two ways for groups of students to submit solutions to the Problem of the Week.
On the submission page, students can choose to submit a solution as a group of 2, 3, or 4 people. Each student is identified by name and given credit for correct solutions. Such a group may change from week to week. Use this method when working with cooperative learning groups in a classroom. Changing groups frequently will allow students to practice working with a variety of others.
If the group is not expected to change for the entire year, choose a team or class on the submission page . Use this method to submit weekly solutions from a class or club. The group will receive credit for any correct solutions even if individual members of the group change.
The Problem of the Week will probably not please everyone all the time, and we are open to suggestions. If you have comments on anything written here, or questions that have not been addressed, please write to webmaster@mathforum.org.
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