Rows of Roses

Starter of The Day Transum Mathematics Topics

Topics: Starter | Multiple Intelligences | Problem Solving | Puzzles | Shape

Year 9, Wilmslow High School
Where is the answer to the 16 flowers?
Transum,
Here's a clue to get you started. Number the flowers from 1 to 16 in the normal way. The first line passes through flowers 1, 2, 3 and 4 and extends slightly beyond the edge of the square. The second line then passes throught 8, 11 and 14 and also extends slightly beyond the edge of the square.
Can you complete the other four lines given this start? The full answer is available to Transum subscribers below.
Stacey, Student Teacher
Can you cross a flower more than once?

[Transum: Yes Stacey, you can.]
Transum,
This is one mathematical challenge that can be solved by literally thinking outside the box! You'll know what I mean when you find the answer.

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Answer

Extension

Can you draw 6 straight lines, without taking your pencil off the paper, which pass through all 16 flowers:

16 roses

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	Teacher, do your students have access to computers? Do they have iPads or Laptops in Lessons? Whether your students each have a TabletPC, a Surface or a Mac, this activity lends itself to eLearning (Engaged Learning).

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Can you draw these diagrams without lifting your pencil from the paper? This is an interactive version of the traditional puzzle.
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Transum.org/go/?to=without