{"id":31451,"date":"2026-04-10T06:33:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.erickson.international\/en\/?page_id=31451"},"modified":"2026-04-10T06:35:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:35:47","slug":"prof-in-a-tin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.erickson.international\/en\/prof-in-a-tin\/","title":{"rendered":"Prof in a tin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"landingpage\" style=\"font-size: 15px\">\n<p><!-- Titolo --><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n<h1>Prof in a Tin<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Titolo END --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Highlights --><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 linea-landingpage\">\n<hr>\n<p><!-- START ROW 1 COL --><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.erickson.international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BASE_1000_Prof_In_Barattolo_Frazioni_e_potenze.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-responsive\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<em>Prof in a Tin<\/em> is an educational game designed for <strong>students aged 11 and over<\/strong>. It\u2019s intended to support the transition to <strong>abstract mathematical thinking<\/strong>, particularly when working with <strong>fractions and powers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It can easily be integrated into maths lessons as a consolidation tool or an independent reinforcement activity. Its <strong>flexible format<\/strong> also makes it an effective support tool for homework and extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Educational objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consolidate calculation with fractions and powers<\/li>\n<li>Develop logical thinking and reasoning<\/li>\n<li>Promote collaborative learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.erickson.international\/en\/catalogue\/mathematics\/mathematics\/prof-in-a-jar\/\">Find out more!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END ROW --><\/p>\n<p><!-- START ROW 1 COL SOLO TESTO --><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<p class=\"nome-cognome-autore\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">HOW TO PLAY<\/p>\n<p>Take turns to draw two cards and roll the dice, then perform the indicated operation within the time allowed by the hourglass. The game has <strong>three levels of difficulty<\/strong> (Explorers, Adventurers and Heroes of Numbers) and <strong>two phases<\/strong>: quick calculations and a final creative test. Points are awarded based on <strong>accuracy, independence, and speed of completion.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END ROW --><\/p>\n<p><!-- START ROW 2 COL --><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 center-content\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.erickson.international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LP_Prof_in_barattolo_Frazioni_e_potenze_1.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-responsive\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>30 EXPLORERS number-cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 center-content\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.erickson.international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LP_Prof_in_barattolo_Frazioni_e_potenze_2.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-responsive\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>30 ADVENTURERS number-cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 center-content\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.erickson.international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LP_Prof_in_barattolo_Frazioni_e_potenze_3.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-responsive\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>30 number-cards HEROES OF NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 center-content\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.erickson.international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LP_Prof_in_barattolo_Frazioni_e_potenze_4.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-responsive\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>1 die<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>+<\/strong> addition<br \/>\n<strong>\u2013<\/strong> subtraction<br \/>\n<strong>\u00d7<\/strong> multiplication<br \/>\n<strong>\u00f7<\/strong> division<br \/>\n<strong>^2<\/strong> raise to the 2nd power<br \/>\n<strong>?<\/strong> the player chooses the operation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END ROW --><\/p>\n<p><!-- START ROW 1 COL PDF --><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<p><strong>Leaf through the instruction book that has been translated into English to facilitate your evaluation of the product:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-top:max(60%,326px);height:0;width:100%\"><iframe sandbox=\"allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-downloads allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-modals allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute;border:none;width:100%;height:100%;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;\" src=\"\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.html?backgroundColor=%23e8eaed&amp;d=prof_in_a_tin&amp;u=edizionierickson&amp;hideIssuuLogo=true&amp;hideShareButton=true&amp;u=edizionierickson\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END ROW --><\/p>\n<p><!-- START ROW 1 COL SOLO TESTO --><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<p class=\"nome-cognome-autore\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">THE AUTHOR<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lino Pinna<\/strong> is a social animator, musician, film maker, storyteller and game designer. He has various publications to his credit: books, short films, documentary films, musical productions and educational games.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END ROW --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prof in a Tin &nbsp; Prof in a Tin is an educational game designed for students aged 11 and over. It\u2019s intended to support the transition to abstract mathematical thinking, particularly when working with fractions and powers. It can easily be integrated into maths lessons as a consolidation tool or an independent reinforcement activity. 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