Timely ideas and information, with daily updates. Frequently Asked Questions Thousands of web sites for educators and students. Support for long-term classroom planning and professional development. Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. Each puzzle consists of a sequence of ten clues about an unknown convex polygon.
Students use deductive reasoning to discover the answer using the fewest clues possible.
To solve the puzzles, students must know the definitions and properties of various convex polygons, from triangles to dodecagons, as well as some basic algebra skills. The primary emphasis, however, is on problem-solving strategies and critical thinking. The introduction to this book contains background information on problem solving and the mathematics involved in the puzzles, sample puzzles, and suggested solutions. Blackline masters and solutions for all the puzzles are included. Each puzzle is illustrated with an amusing drawing.