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The Famously Difficult Green-Eyed Logic Puzzle

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Ready to introduce the study of logic with what has been called "the hardest logic puzzle in the world"? What better way than with a TED-Ed video! This video describes the famous green-eyed-prisoners-on-an-island riddle by first posing the problem to viewers, and then explaining the solution with engaging graphics and animations.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Introduce inductive reasoning and the concept of common knowledge with the content in this video
Classroom Considerations
  • This is not an easy concept for learners to grasp, as it has indeed been worked through and discussed by many logic and math educators and students alike
Pros
  • Problem is described in its entirety
  • Additional resources provided by publisher for further study
  • Option to customize online discussion/assessment questions
Cons
  • None
Common Core