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Technology PoW: Counterfeit Coins
Go to: http://mathforum.org/tpow/index2.ehtml?puzzle=206 (opens a new window)
Description: Find the fewest number of weighings that will identify which of the nine coins is counterfeit. A link to a Java applet from The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM) is provided to help students think about the problem.

Students are invited to use the link "Submit your answer" to share their solutions, and then "self-mentor" using specially designed hints, checks, and suggestions for extensions.

Spanish version also available

Technology Type: Java Applet 
Author: Claire Mead
Language: English 
Cost: Does not require payment for use

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