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Weekly Math Challenge
Students solve a new math challenge every week. In this math center activity, students explain the process of solving the weekly challenge. Students are assessed on what is included in their challenge notebook. Students earn rewards for...
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The Meaning of the Puzzles
In this logical and creative reasoning worksheet, student solve 20 'wacky' words puzzles. Each puzzle contains a mathematical equation that can be translated into a 'wacky' word. An answer key is provided.
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MMC Cross Number Puzzle
For this cross math puzzle, students solve the problems and then fill in the answers in the cross number puzzle going across and down in shapes of the letters MMC. Students solve 36 problems.
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Puzzles and Brain Teasers
In this puzzle activity, students place the first 11 numbers in the eleven circles so that every 3 numbers in a straight line add up to 18.
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Problem Solving: 100 Board Logic Problems
Get mathematicians engaged with number terminology using this puzzle activity! Learners determine the selected number from a hundred board by eliminating numbers using clues. As a group, each learner has a specific role, outlined in the...
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Pieces to the Puzzle Fraction Project
Four polygons each have a fraction with unlike denominators printed on them. Creative math minds select several shapes to create a design with and then write and solve a math problem involving the addition of all of the fractions...
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Logic
In this math logic puzzle worksheet, 5th graders complete 24 empty squares within a puzzle. Directions are provided and some numbers are filled in to prompt students.
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Twelve Math Word Puzzles
In this puzzle worksheet, learners solve twelve math word puzzles. Solutions are provided.
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Chocolate Puzzles #2
A series of math puzzle worksheets are embedded in this simple plan which has learners solve mathematical calculation, and follow a coloring key in order to come up with the word, "chocolate." All of the puzzles are embedded in the plan....
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Fractions of Fun
Reinforce concepts and encourage learner engagement with a collection of math games, science experiments, and cross curricular activities. In one fun resource, learners sort objects, keep a diary of everyday fractions, play a game using...
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The Mystery Math Ball: A Logic Based Mystery
In this logic worksheet, students read an "invitation to a mystery ball" and then use math clues to determine the date of the ball, the 5-digit house number where the ball will be held, and who is hosting.
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Puzzle Time: Dizzy Digits
In this math puzzle worksheet, learners use their problem solving skills and calculators to solve a 3-part math puzzle that requires them use mixed operations to solve.
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It All Adds Up-- Puzzle #31
In this addition puzzle worksheet, students complete a 24 space grid in which all rows, columns and diagonals must add up to be the sums that are provided at the end of each.
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Two Word Logic Puzzle
For this logic worksheet, students determine the significance of the two stated words related to the colors in which they appear. There are 10 questions.
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Crossmath Puzzles
In this addition and subtraction activity, students complete four puzzle squares. Students fill in the blanks to get the answers at the right side and at the bottom. Numbers may only be used once in each row or column.
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Puzzle Boxes
In this addition puzzle instructional activity, students complete 4 puzzles in which five numbers are placed so that the sum is a specified number in the down and across directions.
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Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Introduce pupils to the two types of reasoning, inductive and deductive. Classmates work in pairs or small groups to learn the difference between the two and apply these reasonings to develop valid conclusions.
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Area and Multiplication
Take some intellectual fun and apply it to the concept of multiplying expressions together. A guide models how to break two numbers into an area model to multiply together in pieces similar to FOILing. The rest of the puzzles consist of...
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Logic Puzzle
In this math worksheet, students look for the answers to the five logic problems. They use the skills in order to solve the various scenarios.
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Math Club Worksheet #30 - Visual Stretches
In this visual math puzzle worksheet, students work in groups to find the answer to 6 math puzzles. They work with geometric shapes and symbols.
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Missing Dollar: the Bargain Hotel
In this missing dollar: the bargain hotel worksheet, 6th graders solve the math puzzle about paying for the hotel room using logic and problem solving.
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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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Logic
Students investigate the concepts related to the study of logic. They solve logic puzzles in order to stimulate thinking and engage different types of learners. The instructional activity includes helpful dialogue to use with students...
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George Island: Logical Thinking
In this logical thinking worksheet, students read a story about George Island. From the clues that are given, and the diagram, they determine who lives in what house on George Island. Students use their logical thinking skills to solve...