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Climbing Math 2
In this math puzzle worksheet, students use their addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication skills to solve this math puzzle.
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Number Puzzles: Finding ways to solve them
There are four different word problems (number puzzles) for learners to solve. Each one requires them to think critically about the operation they'll need to use and encourages class discussion. Use as a warm up or prior to a lesson on...
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Solving Problems and Puzzles 1
Plug in this presentation for a quick start to your day. The class reviews the 6 times tables how they relate to division and then work through patterns to build logical reasoning and sequencing skills. A wonderful warm up or problem...
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Back to School Logic Puzzle
In this math worksheet, learners solve a logic puzzle using a chart to figure out which child wore which color backpack and was in what grade level.
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Sports Logic Puzzle
For this problem solving worksheet, solve a logic puzzle by analyzing five clues. From the clues, students determine which sport each boy plays and the color of his gym bag.
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Logic Puzzle: Who Teaches What?
In this logic puzzle, students determine who teaches what using 14 clues. The answers are listed at the bottom of the page.
Education Development Center
Algebraic Habits of Mind
Math really is just one big puzzle waiting to be solved. Show learners that math can be intriguing and provide them with visually engaging problems and puzzles. The focus is on solving simple equations and looking at expressions.
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Math Puzzles: Connected Loops
In this math puzzles: connected loops learning exercise, 6th graders read an explanation of the puzzle, then solve by figuring out how to connect the loops, answer is available online.
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Math Puzzle: Three Cubes
In this math puzzle: three cubes worksheet, 8th graders solve the puzzle by making cubes with 2 digit numerals on each side, then finding 3 ways for 3 sides to add up to 100, the answer is available online.
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Math Puzzle: Getting There and Back
In this math puzzle learning exercise, learners determine how wind speed affects a round trip plane trip using 3 different scenarios of wind, air and ground speed.
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Logic
In this math logic puzzle activity, 5th graders complete 24 empty squares within a puzzle. Directions are provided and some numbers are filled in to prompt students.
Florida Institute of Technology
Who Owns the Zebra?
Five women of different ethnicities and living in differently colored houses own different pets, drink different beverages, and work in different professions. Who is who? Solve a logic puzzle that provides 14 clues about connections...
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Logic Puzzles
In this logic puzzle worksheet, learners read 2 clues pertaining to a logic puzzle. They then solve the puzzle by filling in the grid provided. Students can click on the Check box to determine whether their answer is correct or...
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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...
Denton Independent School District
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...
Resources for Educators
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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Two Word Logic Puzzle
In 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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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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Elvis Presley Number Puzzles
For this Elvis Presley Puzzles worksheet, students link to three different puzzles regarding numerical facts concerning the life of Elvis Presley. Complete solutions are provided for each puzzle.
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Math Made Me, Glad
In this math puzzle, each letter stands for a number. Students find the numbers to substitute for each letter so the words "math made me glad" add up to "momma." Eight solutions are shown on the answer key.
Virginia Department of Education
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.
Education Development Center
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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Weekly Math Challenge
Learners solve a new math challenge every week. In this math center activity, students explain the process of solving the weekly challenge. Learners are assessed on what is included in their challenge notebook. Students earn rewards for...