Friday Afternoon Lifesavers – the Teacher’s Best Friend; Part 5, Leonhard Euler’s 8×8 Knight’s Tour

Friday Afternoon Lifesavers are exactly what they sound like: at the end of the week when you and your students are running out of gas, these activities come to the rescue. They are mathematical, engaging, fun, and give the teacher a much-needed break.

Here’s another Knight’s Tour; this one was created by the famous Swiss mathematician, Leonhard Euler. It has the added property of being a magic square. If you like this puzzle, you may want to try last week’s Friday Afternoon Lifesaver featuring a 5×5 Knight’s Tour.

Over the years I’ve used this in class many times; students love the challenge and really get excited when they figure it out. Some students like to work together, while others prefer to “fly solo” and get all the glory. It’s a good idea to circulate the room to keep the kids motivated, as well as to answer any questions.

Here is the solution

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