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Learners discover the magic in mathematics as they solve numerical puzzles involving magic sums. They then make a conjecture as to why no additional examples are possible based on an analysis of the puzzles.
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Instructional Ideas
- Challenge learners to develop their own magic sum puzzles
- Use the task as an extension activity
Classroom Considerations
- The task is written for U.K. classrooms and provides alignments for the U.K. curriculum; U.S. teachers will need to research local and state standards for appropriate alignments
Pros
- Simple, straightforward task
- Includes PowerPoint slides that you can use without modification
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- None