The Balloon
Discover Marek’s birthday surprise!
A simple balloon-shaped path hides a surprising magic trick. Can you figure it out?
The magician asks the spectator to pick a number, and then the magic begins. Why does it work? It seems simple enough—but explaining it is another story. Addition, subtraction, counting? The mystery is yours to solve!
Explanations and Materials
This mathemagic trick includes an explanatory sheet detailing each step of the trick and revealing the mathematical principles behind it. It can be used to spark curiosity and deepen students' understanding of the concepts involved.
This activity requires some material preparation to enhance the experience:
- 26 tokens per team or the balloon’s image in Appendix 1
Teacher
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