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 Problems & Puzzles: Algebra
This list contains some of the best algebra problems and puzzles.
For a more exhaustive list, or to find materials that fit your specific needs,
search or browse Basic
Algebra or Problems
and Puzzles in the Forum's Internet Mathematics Library.
 Cryptarithms
- Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles, Alexander Bogomolny
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Cryptarithms are brain teasers obtained when digits in numerical calculations have been replaced by letters. Customarily, distinct letters stand for
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- Flying Between Two Trains
- Math Forum, Ask Dr. Math FAQ
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Two trains 150 miles apart travel toward each other along the same track, the first train at 60 mph, the second at 90 mph. A fly buzzes back and forth
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- Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles
- Alexander Bogomolny
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"The peculiar beauty of Mathematics lies in deduction, in the dependency of one fact upon another. The less expected a dependency is, the simpler the
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- K-12 Teaching Materials (Mathematics Archives)
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK)
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An extensive list of Internet sites with significant collections of materials that can be used in the teaching of mathematics at the K-12 level.
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- Locker Problem
- Suzanne Alejandre
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A classroom activity (also called 1000 Lockers) aligned to the NCTM and California Standards, to be explored through the use of manipulatives and a
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- Mathematics Problem Solving Task Centres (PSTC)
- Mathematical Association of Victoria, Australia
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A site devoted to all aspects of math problem solving. Includes problems of the month for lower primary, upper primary / lower secondary and upper
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- Math for Morons Like Us
- ThinkQuest 1998
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Students talk to students about math: a site designed to help you understand math concepts better. Tutorials, sample problems, and quizzes for
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- Monthly Themes
- NRICH Maths, Univ. of Cambridge
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Past problems from the NRICH Online Maths Club, archived by month. Each problem has a symbol indicating the stage, which tells you how little or how
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- problemcorner.org
- Mark Bowron
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An online reference to mathematical problems, comprising a searchable database of 20,000+ math problems from journals and contests including the
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- Problem Solving in Mathematics
- Jim Wilson; Univ. of Georgia
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Problems in algebra, geometry, conversion, cryptarithm, "mean," trigonometry, and a mixture of all, many with comments and solutions, from a course
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- Traffic Jam Activity
- Suzanne Alejandre
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A classroom activity (also called Hop, Skip, Jump) aligned to the NCTM and California Standards, to be explored through large movement experience,
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- WIMS (WWW Interactive Mathematics Server)
- Université de Nice - Sophia Antipolis
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Interactive mathematical applications, also available in French, with documentation. The server's exercises and programs are designed to find a
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- The World of Trotter Math
- Terry Trotter, Escuela Americana, San Salvador, El Salvador
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A page of problems, problem sheets, and investigations, with links to image files of an in-class math newsletter, Trotter Math News. Of particular
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Algebra or Problems
and Puzzles in the Forum's Internet Mathematics Library.
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