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Friday 19 September 2014

Problem Solving - Puzzle 6 The Tricky Triangle

Can you get the triangle pointing downwards by just moving 3 coins? Spend some time trying to figure it out!
Watch the clip below to see how it's done.
Tricky Triangle Puzzle from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

Wednesday 17 September 2014

Problem Solving - Puzzle 7 Sticky Squares

Look at the image on the screen. There are 5 squares. The aim is to move 3 pieces of wood to leave 3 squares remaining. Good Luck!

Thursday 11 September 2014

Problem Solving - Puzzle 1

You have been given 9 weights, one of which is slightly heavier than the rest.
Can you work out which weight is heavier in just two weighings of the balance? 


Please click here to access animation of problem.