University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Magic Squares
In a Magic Square all the rows, columns and diagonals add to the same number. This number is called the Magic Constant. Learn math fundamentals visually and have fun at the same time.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: How Much Time Do Teens Spend on the Job?
Try this math challenge where you investigate the average number of hours teen actually spend working. Apply your problem solving, number sense, and computation skills in this one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Tan, Don't Burn
How about a math challenge for a sunny day at the beach? Apply your problem solving, number sense, and logical reasoning skills to find out how long it would take Helix to get sunburned using SPF 10 lotion. Discover why understanding...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Double or Not
Is "time money"? See if you can figure out exactly how much your time is worth. Explore the concepts of number patterns, time, and money in this one-page activity from the NCTM Math Challenge for Families series. Find out why mastering...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Domino Square
Use your problem solving skills and move the dominoes around on the square so that each side has only eight dots. When you are finished you can check your answer against theirs right at this one page NRich website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: 4 Dom
On this one page website move the domino pieces around until you satisfy the rules for this challenge. This will require you to use your problem solving skills.
Quia
Quia: Story Problems With Mixed Practice
Your problem-solving skills are put to the test in this interactive word problem game on this site. Employ a variety of mathematical skills and strategies including logical reasoning and computation. Multiple choice problems created for...
Microsoft
Microsoft Education Lesson Plan: Making Money From Lemons
Simulation where learners apply mathematics and economics concepts in the lemonade business. Learners set up a virtual lemonade stand and must determine production costs, product variables, and profits. Students record data collected on...
Cool Math
Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Tessellations
Tessellations are explained and described at this website. Three basic rules are given for creating tessellations.