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Episode 211: The Wedding Scammer

Episode 211: The Wedding Scammer

Math Topic Problem Solving
The Big Idea If you can spot an easy problem inside a hard one, the simpler solution can help you solve the harder problem.
NCTM LinksProblem Solving
Episode Description Believing that the Wicked Witch is really the long lost daughter of a powerful king, Hacker agrees to marry her, convinced that their union will double his power and Motherboard will never be able to defeat him. What Hacker doesn't know is that Wicked has secretly hidden away the REAL long-lost daughter of the king and stolen her identity. The kids must think their way through an intricate series of puzzles to free the real daughter. Will they succeed and get back to the wedding before Hacker and Wicked say "I do"?
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For RealTraining the Trainer
Harry is a volunteer at the NY Aquarium, where he's learning how to train animals. Harry learns that the process of teaching the sea lions a routine involves planning it out step-by-step using a diagram, focusing on one step at a time, and trying to stay dry.
Math message: When faced with a hard problem, break it into smaller problems that you can solve. Making a picture of the problem often gives you insight into how to proceed.
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Online Games Score the Pour
In this logic/problem-solving game, the player pours liquid from a large container into a small container. By observing the level of the liquid in both containers, the player uses logic, addition, and subtraction to reach the desired volume.
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