Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Find the Fake

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find the fake bar of gold in this problem and you are only allowed to use the scale twice. Can you do it? Once you have your solution check this one page website to verify it.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Mrs. Beeswax

For Students 3rd - 8th
This logic problem involves putting gold coins in plum pudding. A solution is available to check your results.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Chocs, Mints, Jellies

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this one page website, logic and other problem solving skills will help you find a variety of solutions to this sweet dilemma. The University of Cambridge provides possible solutions to aid you in your decision making.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Train Timetable

For Students 3rd - 8th
Reasoning will help you figure out the timetable for the trains in this problem. Construct a table and see if it matches the solution this one page website provides.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Mixed Up Socks

For Students K - 1st
Your reasoning skills will come in handy as you find solutions to these "sock" problems. Solutions are available on this one page website.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Magic Squares

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
Activity
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...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Congruence in Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson helps teach congrence in triangles. Includes practice with postulates, theorems, and logical reasoning.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Eggs in Baskets

For Students K - 1st Standards
At this one page website you will not be carrying all your eggs in one basket. Use the clues to figure out how many eggs are in each of the baskets listed. When you have your solution check to see if it is the same as the one available...
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Vcr

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource presents an interesting challenge for the serious mathematician with strong reasoning skills. Explore proportional reasoning, probabilities, fractions, and ratios in this challenge to figure out if you always get six hours...
Activity
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...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Fun With Problem Solving

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The object of this lesson is to teach learners that problem solving can be interesting and fun. It is important to pay attention to what is asked and information that is in the problem.This lesson plan was created as a result of the...
Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Khun Phaen Escapes to Freedom

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This interactive game is based on a famous character in a Thai legend. See if you can figure out how he escaped! You will have to use your problem solving and spatial relationship skills to figure out this one.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Month Mania

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Sharpen your logic and pattern-creation skills while working on this challenge. A solution is available to check your results.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Doplication

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and pattern extension skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Building Stars

For Students 3rd - 8th
This interactive activity gives you an opportunity to color in a tessellation that is different from the usual. Read the short introduction to find out more about this tessellation that doesn't repeat.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Train Carriages

For Students K - 1st Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and pattern creation skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: It Must Be 2000

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and pattern extension skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Bike Ride

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and rate measurement skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: The Hare and the Tortoise

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and rate measurement skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Walk and Ride

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and rate measurement skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: The Race [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A challenge that combines skills in problem solving and logical reasoning. See if you can figure out who will win the race by determining the rate of speed of each runner. A one page activity from NCTM Math Challenges for Families...
Website
Other

Juegos, Acertijos, Y Recreaciones Matematicas

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. A variety of logic problems, including puzzles and word problems with links to the answers. An excellent site to engage Spanish speaking students.
Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Working With Sets and Venn Diagrams

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
A collection of activities that help students understand number relationships by using Venn diagrams to solve math problems. Practice problem solving skills in the interactive practice. Then, follow up with a classroom activity using the...