What is a Math Puzzle ? |
MATH PUZZLES are math problems without numbers! Here is an EASY example: The number of legs on a chair plus the number of lights in a traffic signal minus the number of moons orbiting earth Click on the math sentence that correctly solves the puzzle: |
No.. that is not the correct answer. Click here if you want a hint: Click here if you want to guess again: |
THAT IS CORRECT ! The number of legs on a chair is 4 The number of lights in a traffic signal is 3 The number of moons orbiting earth is 1 4 + 3 - 1 = 6 There are 7 Math Puzzles on Mount Everest. They begin as simple multiple choice puzzles, but by the 3rd puzzle (Camp 1) the parts of the math sentence need to be selected individually and the answer calculated. Also they require researching on linked web pages because the information is NOT common knowledge. For example, you will have to find information on the number of pounds of personal equipment climbers are allowed. The links are provided and DO work. The last two camps are the most difficult and require writing a complex math sentence, using the 4 operations (+,-,x,/) as well as square and square root, AND parenthesis !! This is a good math extension activity for single students or an entire class. Students may work as individuals or in pairs. If you have any questions, you can reach me, "Sherpani Paula", via email at: SherpaEverest@yahoo.com or click on the 'Contact Me' button from the home page: If you are READY to play Mount Everest Math Puzzles - click here |
Here is a HINT for the sample MATH PUZZLE: The number of legs on a chair (count the chair legs) PLUS the number of lights in a traffic signal MINUS the number of moons orbiting earth Click here if you are ready to guess again: |
