Session Author: Alexander Bogomolny
Frogs can only move right, or down, and toads can only move left, or up. Can you exchange all the frogs and toads? Can you create a formula for the fewest number of moves? This deceptively simple puzzle starts with a row of frogs and toads, then advances to a grid.
The game can be played with manipulatives, online, or even with people to provide an engaging, solitary or cooperative activity for all ages.
Resources
Categories
- Strategies:
Try a smaller problem, Multiple representations - Topics:
Mathematical Games, Problem solving - Styles:
Game(s), Integrates technology, Kinesthetic element, Manipulatives, One rich problem - Mathematical Practices: MP1, MP7, MP8
