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Joy of Problem Solving
Exploring a variety of problems that stretch how you reason is a critical part of training yourself as a mathematical thinker. Problem solving requires creativity, intuition, knowledge, and skill. It also requires practice. We want you to get a workout every day that strengthens your problem solving ability in topics ranging from logic to algebra to some beautiful geometry. Hundreds of “ah ha!” moments await you!
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Intro to Problem Solving
Apply creativity, lateral thinking, and mathematical skill.
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Truth Tellers and Liars
Deduce fact from fiction given assumptions and observations.
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Crazy Cut Polyomino Puzzles
Slice up everything from chessboards to state voting districts.
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Operator Searches
Solve problems in reverse using the rules of arithmetic!
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Coin Rearrangements
Can you slide, jump, and flip to transform one pattern into another?
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Composite Geometry
Celebrate the surprising truths inherent to the mathematics of space.
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Matchstick Puzzles
These spatial puzzles are math problems in disguise!
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3D Geometry Puzzles
From cubes to Klein bottles.
