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Elvis Presley Number Puzzle
In this Elvis Presley worksheet, students first determine four numbers form clues about Elvis' life. Next the students use those four numbers to correctly determine nine numbers in a square. Hints as well as a full solution are provided.
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Math Squares
It's Sudoku for beginners! Well, not exactly, but these math squares offer a fun way to practice addition for your students. Each of the sixteen 3x3 squares has four numbers filled in. Scholars add the numbers across and down, then use...
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Sum Puzzles
In this number puzzles worksheet, 3rd graders fill in and solve 3 shaped puzzles by following the directions on each one precisely. Students deal with numbers from 1 to 13.
Illustrative Mathematics
Counting Squares
Challenge young mathematicians' understanding of squares with this geometry puzzle. The task is simple, identify as many squares as possible in a 3x3 array. Allow learners to work independently or in pairs as they search for squares,...
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Maniac Magee: Magic Number Strategy
Take a break from reading to find the magic number with this vocabulary game using words drawn from Jerry Spinelli's Maniac Magee. Participants match the definition to the word in each numbered square of the puzzle, then add the number...
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Cross Number Puzzle --Wayne's VW
In this cross number puzzle, students read clues and write algebraic equations to match the clues. They use algebra to solve each problem and place their answer in the appropriate place in the cross number puzzle. This one-page...
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Magic Square
In this magic square worksheet, students put the number 1 through 9 into the magic square so that each row, column, and diagonal add up to the same number. Students complete 1 square.
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It All Adds Up- Math Square Puzzle
In this addition puzzle worksheet, students solve a math square in which rows and columns are added to equal the number provided at the end of each row. Students insert the digits in the puzzle to make correct addition sentences.
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Cross-number Puzzle 1
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students solve a cross number puzzle. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution.
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It All Adds Up Math Puzzle
In this math puzzle worksheet, students solve a 10 space addition puzzle in which the rows and columns add to be the number given at the end of each row.
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Magic Squares Vocabulary Activity for Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
What are magic squares? First, review the activity with your class (there is a description available for you in the resource). Then, match terms from Ella Enchanted to their definitions. When your puzzle, or square, is finished, the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Make Your Own Puzzle
Puzzling over what geometry lesson to teach next? Look no further. This simple activity teaches young mathematicians how shapes can be decomposed into smaller figures, and how smaller figures can be assembled into larger shapes. To learn...
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Three Scale Drawing Activities
For this scale drawing worksheet, learners complete three different scale drawing activities. One activity is making a scale drawing, one involves answering questions from a given scale drawing, and one is a cross-number puzzle. The...
Oregon Department of Education
Building Number Sense
It's never too early to begin a child's math education. This collection of fun hands-on activities engage youngsters in building their number sense as they learn how to count objects, identify numerals, compare amounts, and much more.
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Counting Puzzle
In this number puzzle, students complete six questions based on finding the factors and multiples of various numbers. Students fill in their answers into the appropriate space in the number puzzle.
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The Joy Luck Club: Vocabulary Strategy (Magic Squares)
As part of their study of Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club, readers engage in a magic squares vocabulary activity.
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Missing Hundred Square
Kids are presented with the problem of finding the missing numbers to each of nine 100s squares. They'll need to subtract and add to make each puzzle equal 100. Great challenge or daily warm-up activity.
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Math Worksheets - Magic Squares
In this magic squares worksheet, students find the magic number in each of the 4 magic squares. Each of the magic squares is completely filled so that students only have to find the common sum in each puzzle.
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The Pythagorean Puzzle
An engaging hands-on activity is presented. Learners of all ages are addressed in thie unique plan. K-5 learners identify, name, and define a rectangle, square, triangle, and the concept of area. Older learners prove the Pythagorean...
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Word Puzzle
Add some fun to rhyming using a word puzzle worksheet. First, learners match up single-syllable rhyming words. Then, they find all the words in a word search. This beginning reading activity only has words spelled horizontally from left...
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Cross Number Puzzle Problem
In this cross number puzzle worksheet, students read clues, write equations, and solve the equation. They place the answers in a crossword puzzle. This one-page worksheet contains 8 problems. The answers are provided on the page.
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The Giver: Magic Squares
Combine math and vocabulary in a fun activity based on Lois Lowry's The Giver. Before kids begin the book, they look up the definitions of 16 vocabulary words and complete a puzzle that will give them the same number.
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Missing Number Problem
In this number pattern puzzle, students find the missing number by first figuring out the pattern in the diagram.
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Hey Classmates! Let's Get to Know One Another!
Two word puzzles encourage collaboration among learners. One sheet has numbers and initials that show a relationship and the other has pictorial images that represent a phrase. Partners cooperate in order to develop functional working...