This is the first part of a four-part project. We recommend that students work on this project with a partner. One class period will be needed for pairs to collect their data. They can continue to investigate the task and draft their reports outside of class. Part of a second class period could be used for comparing results and finalizing reports. You may want to have pairs or individuals share their results in a class summary of the project.

 

 

How to Play Paper Pool 

• The lower-left corner is always corner A, and the labeling continues counterclockwise with B, C, and D.

• The ball always starts in corner A.

• The ball is hit with an imaginary cue (a stick for hitting a pool ball) so that it travels at a 45° diagonal across the grid.

• If the ball hits a side of the table, it bounces off at a 45° angle and continues its travel.

• The ball continues to travel until it hits a pocket.