An ambiguous drawing can invite several good interpretations

A curved mark might become a handle, path or part of a creature. Present the invitation as open-ended when its information does not determine a unique answer, allowing learners to support different readings with visible details.

Explain that the invitation is open to interpretations. Calling it a unique-answer puzzle would misrepresent the information actually provided.

Possibility is the purpose here

A curved mark may represent a path or a handle.

Describe the prompt. Suggest alternatives. Explain evidence for each.

Ambiguity is different from a uniquely constrained puzzle. Which detail supports your interpretation?

Offer nonverbal responses.

Resources

• My Puzzle Strategy — Record a strategy and one specific observation about how it helped.

Further reading

• Australian Curriculum Version 9 — Critical and Creative Thinking

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