Author: Mx. Epstein
How to Play KenKen
KenKen is a Japanese paper puzzle by Tetsuya Miyamoto. Ken Ken roughly translates to “cleverness-cleverness,” and solving one requires a mix of math skills and general logic.
No Duplicates in Any Row
No Duplicates in Any Column
Math in the Outlines Regions
Math Can be in Any Order
Check Your Work as You Go
Long Video Explanation
Calculators
Below are several recommended calculators…
- TI-30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator ($19, $15) – This is one of my favorite calculators and is highly recommended. Definitely the best value for the your money and will help you a lot.
- TI-84 Graphing Calculator ($96, $110) – There are lots of models of the TI-84 and they are all very similar. This is the most popular This model of calculator that we have in the classroom. This calculator is expensive but is the standard calculator that is used all throughout college.
Below are several recommended calculator apps. Apps work well on homework but cannot be used on tests…
- Desmos for iPhone or Android. This app is also available on the computer at desmos.com and is the future
- Scientific Calculator for iPhone or Android (AdFree). These are the two best basic calculator apps for your phone.
- TI-84 for Android. This app is a clone of the physical TI-84 Plus calculator listed above
- Symbolab online. This is an algebra tool that can solve many basic algebra problems.
- Math Papa for iPhone or Android – Another algebra tool that can solve many basic algebra problems.
- Other useful websites and apps include Wolfram Alpha, PhotoMath, and Tiger Algebra
