Four Colours Theorem Skills: spatial and problem solving skills Resources: templates, coloured pencils or markers Activity: Can you fill the pattern that no two shapes connected by the same border have the same colour? What is the smallest numbers of colour needed? Is that possible with only 4 colours? These puzzles challenge our [...]
Mathstick Puzzles Skill: problem solving, observation, spatial awareness Resources: templates, matchsticks, toothpicks, straws (or a selection of any sticks of equal length) Activity: Matchstick problems are a great way to develop spatial awareness and problem-solving skills. Click on the different images to see the puzzles in more detail. You can also download the [...]
