Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Tan, Don't Burn

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: A Flying Holiday

For Students 3rd - 8th
Some may think this problem is for the birds but you will need to use your problem solving skills to come up with a reasonable answer. Then check this one page website for the solution.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Counter Roundup

For Students K - 1st
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills playing this interactive game, Counter Roundup. The rules are simple but the game requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. There is a "Get Printable Page," link at the top...
Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Two Stones Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Sharpen your problem-solving and strategy skills while playing the interactive game, Two Stones. The rules are simple, but the game requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. Watch as the play proceeds to see what it takes...
Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Daisy Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills by playing this interactive game. The game's rules are simple, but play requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. You can change the settings and see if your strategy works...
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Other

Websudoku

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A fun puzzler to get any mind thinking logically! Try many levels of puzzles using the following rules: "Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Pigeonhole Principle

For Students 3rd - 8th
What is the possibility that another student in your school will have your exact same initials? Try this math challenge using logical reasoning and the "Pigeonhole principle," to discover how this could actually happen. An engaging...
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Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Children in a Circle

For Students 3rd - 6th
A "one star" geometry problem that requires problems solving skills where drawing a picture might help with the answer.
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Iowa State University

Math Night Resources: Pencil and Paper Games

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play these pencil and paper games to engage learners in critical thinking and reasoning. Written directions are provided along with colorful animation to explain in detail how each game is played and possible strategies needed to win.
Lesson Plan
University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: The Turing Test

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Explore how we might recognize whether a system is truly intelligent. It involves reasoning about what it means to be intelligent, and even what makes us human.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Honest Truth About Dishonesty

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a four-problem practice question for the CARS test using the article "The Honest Truth about Dishonesty."
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Happy American

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a four-problem practice question for the CARS test using the article "The Happy American."
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Olympic Engineering

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The lesson begins by introducing Olympics as the unit theme. The purpose of this lesson is to introduce learners to the techniques of engineering problem solving. Specific techniques covered in the lesson include brainstorming and the...
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Other

Basket Math Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore more than twenty math concepts such a perimeter, rounding, exponents, decimals, sign numbers, and more using this interactive basketball game. A Spanish version is also offered. Students results are tabulated daily.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Thirteen? Oh No! (Pdf)

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
If you're superstitious you may want to try this math challenge. Test your reasoning and number sense skills by finding out if there is a Friday the 13th every year. Discover how understanding number patterns and reasoning can be helpful...
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Alarmy

For Students 2nd - 6th
Alarmy is a fun physics based puzzle game for all ages! Help Alarmy wake up his fuzzy friends as he makes his way through different levels. You never know what type of challenges Alarmy will face!
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Daisy's Plumber Puzzle

For Students 2nd - 6th
Daisy needs your help getting water to all the snoozing flowers! Use your plumber skills to rearrange the pipes so that the water flows from the faucet to the thirsty flower. The whole family will have fun with this puzzle game!
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Puzzle Drops

For Students 3rd - 6th
Puzzle Drops is a fun match-3 puzzle game that the whole family will enjoy! Click/tap to rotate the puzzle piece and then drag it to the appropriate place on the game board. You'll have to use some strategy to reach the goal in each level.
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Other

Fagler College/nas 111/scientific Methodology

For Students 9th - 10th
Power Point presentation on scientific method for NAS 102 Human and Environmental Biology II.
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Alarmy 2

For Students 2nd - 6th
Alarmy is back in this fun physics based puzzle game! Kids of all ages can help Alarmy wake up more of his fuzzy friends. Alarmy 2 is packed full of new challenges and obstacles. Do you have what it takes to collect all 72 stars?
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Zippy Boxes

For Students 2nd - 6th
Zippy Boxes is a fun stress-free puzzle game that will keep you entertained for hours. Move the colored boxes to the square containing the same colored key to unlock the crazy creature trapped inside. Parents and children will have a...
Handout
Indiana University

Indiana University: Science vs. Non Science

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson at the Evolution and Nature of Science Institute site from Indiana University provides a criteria by which students can evaluate an idea or explanation for scientific credibility.
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Other

Math Stories: Working Backwards

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
At this one page site you can work through step by step a sample problem that illustrates the problem solving strategy for "Working backwards." The answer is right there to help you check your thinking.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Make 37

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Sharpen your logic and addition skills while working on this challenge. Solution.