by MathPickle | Apr 4, 2024 |
Genetic Labyrinth (MathPickle, 2021) Genetic labyrinth is best used as an activity when learning what “7 choose 3” means in junior high or high school. Students should try to construct a puzzle after they solve one. What is the maximum number of steps...
by MathPickle | Apr 3, 2024 |
Line Up (MathPickle, 2022) Lining Up is a puzzle that playfully explores partitions and proximity. If you want to see it played with kids go here. The key to teaching the puzzle well is to look for symmetry and patterns. After you play it in a line – try it...
by MathPickle | Apr 2, 2024 |
Squirrel Nutkin (Richard Guy et al., The Inquisitive Problem Solver, 2002) The theme is chosen from one of Beatrix Potter’s animals. I grew up with these stories in Belfast so I’m pleased to have found the perfect mathematical home for Squirrel Nutkin. 😉...
by MathPickle | Aug 12, 2021 |
Three Color Triangle Puzzles (MathPickle 2021) This logic puzzle is inspired by the brilliant Mathologer video below. The tricks presented above are proved below. Playing with these puzzles is good for upper elementary, but younger kids can get a lot of value from...
by MathPickle | Aug 12, 2021 |
Chalk Scratch (MathPickle, 2021) This logic puzzle is inspired by the Japanese puzzles like Sudoku and the colouring craze… Chalk Scratch puzzles require you to have eight colours to write with. There are two printable pages of chalk scratch puzzles here. To...
