Problem Solving Workshop
Published 12/06/26, by Colin Culbreth
We were lucky to get to participate in some fun maths problem solving activites.
Tetromino/Pentomino Challenge:
Pupils used a set of geometric shapes to create rectangles and other patterns. The activity developed spatial reasoning, teamwork and problem-solving skills as children explored different ways to fit the pieces together and justify their solutions.
Tower of Hanoi
It's a puzzle with:
- 3 pegs
- A stack of discs of different sizes on one peg
- The goal is to move the entire stack to another peg
Rules:
- Only move one disc at a time.
- Only the top disc of a stack can be moved.
- A larger disc can never be placed on top of a smaller disc.
For example, with 3 discs, you must move the stack from the left peg to the right peg using the middle peg as a temporary holding place.
