Inspiration is a great tool for math, too! Visual models such as tree diagrams help students understand what is behind the Fundamental Counting Principle algorithm. In this activity, students will use Inspiration to explore a real-life situation and determine the number of different meals possible at a restaurant. The template can be easily modified to include different numbers or a different scenario.

The activity template, Combinatorics.ist, can be found by clicking on the yellow Download File button. To see a completed example, open Combinatorics Exemplar.isf (listed below as an attachment).

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