Bean Thirteen

Flora's Magic Disappearing Bean

 

Printable Version of Flora's Magic Disappearing Bean

You can also download a printable version of Flora's Magic Disappearing Bean. It is based loosely on a classic nineteenth century puzzle called "Get Off the Earth" by American puzzlemaker Sam Lloyd.

Students can print this puzzle, cut out the pieces, and try to figure out how swapping two halves of the set of beans can turn thirteen into twelve.