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Prompt scholars to complete a magic square using only variables. Then they can attempt to solve a numerical magic square using algebra.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have 4x4 magic squares available for those that love these types of challenges
Classroom Considerations
- Requires prior knowledge of adding variables
- Worksheet explains magic squares, but a lesson prior to beginning the activity would be beneficial
Pros
- Provides many different answers with the analysis written out to help teachers understand how to evaluate
- Includes a nationally normed frequency distribution for the problems
Cons
- Misprints on page six in the answer; it should be x + z = 12, not x + y = 12 and it should be x - z = 6, not x - z = 4. The rest of the work is correct