Technology Project: Logic Games and Puzzles



Technology Project: Logic Games and Puzzles

You will complete a pentathlon of math events and record your results onto a Microsoft Word document. Each event will feature a different task or game you will have to complete. Click on the link below to get started:



In each of the five games, you will capture a screenshot after you have successfully completed the tasks. Be sure to type your name and period in the "address bar" and click “Ctrl + Alt + Print Screen" (or “function + Prnt Scrn” if you’re using Compaq) on your computer keyboard. Go to the last page and you shall find the rubric page. This is where you will paste all of your resized screenshots and type in your answers.

1. Coin Weighing Game – you will need to use deductive reasoning in order to complete this task using at least 4 coins. You may try to play the game using 3 coins first to understand the logic behind the game. For a 1-pt bonus, complete the task using at least 6 coins.

2. Sliding Block Game – you will need to use logic to complete each level. You must successfully complete Level 2; for a 1-pt bonus, you must complete Level 3.

3. IQ Game – you will need to use inductive reasoning to finish this puzzle. You may try to play the “cross” puzzle first to understand the logic behind the game. You must successfully complete the “plus” game; for a 1-pt bonus, you must complete the "plus" game in reverse!

4. Switch It Game – you will need to test and retest your conjectures many times in order to complete this task. The computer only needs 50 moves to complete the task. You must complete this task in 75 moves or less. For a 1-pt bonus, complete the task in less than 65 moves.

5. Tactics Game – This game is very similar to the 2/4/6 game we played in class. You must beat the computer on “beginner” setting. For a 1-pt bonus, you must beat the computer on the “intermediate” setting! Write a conditional statement to explain how the winner is decided in this game. Then, write the inverse, converse, and contrapostive of the conditional statement.

Once you have completed all tasks, send your saved file to tom.le@humble.k12.tx.us or print out the all pages to turn in by the deadline:

Grading Rubric: Total points: 100 Bonus: 1 pt each

I can locate a link on my teacher's website – 5 pts

I can open a Word document to find and read the instructions – 5 pts

I can use the “print screen” capture or a similar program – 5 pts

1. I can use deductive reasoning (one rule) to complete the Coin Weighing game – 10 pts

2. I can use inductive reasoning to complete the Sliding Block game – 10 pts

3. I can use inductive reasoning to complete the IQ logic game – 10 pts

4. I can use trial and error to complete the Switch It logic game – 10 pts

5. I can test my conjectures and complete the Tactics logic game – 10 pts

I can write a conditional statement – 5 pts

I can write an inverse of the conditional – 5 pts

I can write the converse of the conditional – 5 pts

I can write the contrapositive of the conditional – 5 pts

I can save and name a file appropriately (your name then period) – 5 pts

I can submit my assignment electronically as an attachment – 5 pts

I can send a carbon copy email of my assignment to myself so I can keep it on file in case of unforeseen circumstances – 5 pts

FINAL GRADE: (105 max)

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