Tower of Hanoi
As a part of experiential learning activity, our student Shrimanyu, Grade 11, IBDP AAHL, takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of the Tower of Hanoi puzzle—one of the most iconic challenges in the world of mathematics and logic!
In this activity, he applies the concept of Mathematical Induction learnt as a part of his DP Math curriculum in our online live classes and took up the task of applying it to a real world context. Mathematical induction is a powerful proving technique widely used in the field of Mathematics, after all what is Math without proof! The purpose of this activity is to make the students aware and enjoy the process of applying abstract mathematical concepts into some real-life applications. At Beyond Countables, experiential learning is an indispensable part of the teaching and learning process. It encourages students to think out of box and give them an opportunity to really enjoy Math by doing such activities.
🔎 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ The rules of the Tower of Hanoi
✅ The best strategy to solve the puzzle
✅ How the generalization formula works:
The magic formula
T(n) = 2n – 1
shows how the number of moves grows exponentially as you add more discs!
From the basics to the math behind it, this video breaks it all down in an easy-to-understand way.