Authors: Alessandra Pantano, Andres Forero

Small adventures for the curious mind

This book will awaken your curiosity and help you develop critical thinking through mathematical discovery.
Authors: Alessandra Pantano, Michael Porter, Andres Forero, Alfredo Pasqua
A Logic Puzzle
Music in the Duomo is a fun and interesting logic puzzle, set in the “Duomo” of Milan, the second biggest cathedral in Italy. Eight animal musicians are planning a concert in the Duomo; they are talented but picky when it comes to choosing their position in the Duomo. Your task is to place all animals in the eight windows and doorways of the Duomo respecting the demands of each musician. 
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Authors: Alessandra Pantano, Michael Porter, Andres Forero, Alfredo Pasqua

 

We will continue to follow the adventures of our 8 animal musicians in the Duomo, and explore questions related to counting and probability. These tasks are meant to be completed in order, as they build upon each other.

Permutations in the Duomo Activity Actividad   Video
Solution Solución
Special Orderings in the Duomo Activity Actividad Video
Solution Solución
Planning a Party at the Duomo Activity Actividad Video
Solution Solución
Probabilities in the Duomo Activity Actividad  Video
Solution Solución
Authors: Alessandra Pantano, Andres Forero

We put a mathematical twist on the traditional Mexican game “Loteria”. The result is a fun game of mental math you can enjoy with your family… Have fun everybody!

Introduction Multiplicative Lottery Expressive Lottery Game Boards
Introducción Lotería Productiva Lotería Expresiva Tableros