Games+and+Puzzles

The game or puzzle format develops critical thinking, a sound problem solving approach and advanced mathematical reasoning. The examples presented here require students to apply those skills to enhance their mathematical understanding.

[|Coffee Shop] - how much money can you make in 14 days? [|Fiver] - convert white pieces to black on a variable sized board [|Leapfrog] - find the rule that will allow you to move the frogs to their target location [|Lemonade Stand] - a classic - make as much money as you can in 7, 14 or 30 days [|Mathionaire] - Answer enough questions correctly to win a million - no riches but a good challenge [|Math Olympics] - 20 quite challenging questions stand between you and a gold medal. [|Sokoban] - push rocks to a designated location - 100 challenging levels of this classic problem solving game [|Sudoko] - great for all levels, 4 squares to the familiar nine square classic using numbers, symbols or shapes [|Tactix] - a two player game where you try to force the other player to remove the last counter from the board [|Tower of Hanoi] - a classic puzzle moving discs from one side of the board to the other [|Tutpup] - compete in games against other kids from all over the world.