Teach: Conditions for Flipping by Enclosing
Conditions for Flipping by Enclosing
In this lesson, you will learn about the especially important Othello concept of “conditions for flipping by enclosing.” Rather than memorizing only the words, aim to explain the mechanism and reasons in your own words.
Key Point
Check all 8 directions—vertical, horizontal, and diagonal—and flip only the sequences that have no empty spaces in between and are closed by your own discs.
Check all 8 directions—vertical, horizontal, and diagonal—and flip only the sequences that have no empty spaces in between and are closed by your own discs.
Point
- Confirm not only the conclusion but also the reason for it
- Distinguish it from similar terms and exceptions
- Try applying the same way of thinking to other examples
Practice
- Explain the key point in two sentences.
- Give one common misunderstanding and explain what is different about it.
- Check it by applying it to a familiar or specific example.
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