For Those of You Who Enjoy Puzzles

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In summary, the conversation is about sharing links to websites that feature math puzzles. Anonymous responses are allowed, but it is now free and easy to sign up for an account on one of the websites mentioned. The websites include puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty and some even offer prizes, such as TI-89s. There is also a question about whether international participants can compete in the contest.
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For those of you who enjoy puzzles, someone on http://livejournal.com that features a new math problem posted daily.

Anonymous responses are permitted, but LJ accounts are now free and it doesn't take long to sign up. Take your pick.

Mike Nolan
http://mike.zx.ath.cx [Broken]
 
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Thanks for the link. :wink:
 
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Great link. :smile:

Here's another maths puzzles link to add (can't remember where I came across this but it was a few years ago). Includes puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty depending on the level of your mathematical knowledge:

http://www.princeton.edu/~mathclub/puzzles.html [Broken]
 
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Wow, I never knew the Princeton one existed. That's one of the best I've come across.

There are quite a few links at http://math.smsu.edu/~les [Broken], while we're sharing. The one at Ole Miss gives out TI-89s, if you're interested.
 
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Wow, I never knew the Princeton one existed. That's one of the best I've come across.

There are quite a few links at http://math.smsu.edu/~les [Broken], while we're sharing. The one at Ole Miss gives out TI-89s, if you're interested.
can residents outside us and Canada compete as well in this contest?
 
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1. What is "For Those of You Who Enjoy Puzzles" about?

"For Those of You Who Enjoy Puzzles" is a puzzle book that contains a variety of different puzzles and challenges for readers to solve. It is designed for people who enjoy solving puzzles and want to challenge their problem-solving skills.

2. What types of puzzles are included in "For Those of You Who Enjoy Puzzles"?

The book includes a mix of different puzzles such as logic puzzles, riddles, mazes, and visual puzzles. There are also some unique and challenging puzzles that require critical thinking and creativity to solve.

3. Is "For Those of You Who Enjoy Puzzles" suitable for all ages?

Yes, the book is suitable for all ages. The puzzles vary in difficulty, so there are puzzles for both children and adults to enjoy. However, some puzzles may be more challenging for younger readers.

4. Can "For Those of You Who Enjoy Puzzles" be used as a teaching tool?

Yes, the book can be used as a teaching tool for various subjects such as math, logic, and critical thinking. It can also be used to improve problem-solving skills and promote creativity.

5. Are there any hints or solutions provided in "For Those of You Who Enjoy Puzzles"?

Yes, there are hints provided for some of the more challenging puzzles. However, the solutions are not included, allowing readers to try and solve the puzzles on their own first. Solutions can be found at the end of the book for those who need them.

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