Math Problem Solving Games Lesson Plans & Worksheets

Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life

For Students K - 1st

Read about what math has to do with cooking, chances of winning a game, even decorating your home. Teachers may want to peruse this site for ideas about real world applications in their lesson planning.

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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Games Frogs

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards

Use this interactive game to improve your knowledge and understanding of patterns and algebra. Can you describe a rule to follow where you make the least moves? Just follow the instructions below it.

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Can Teach

Can Teach: Pennies a Little Goes a Long Way Game

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards

Use this fun learning game in your classroom to help students understand the value of money. Groups of students will be exchanging pennies for other types of coins.

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Iowa State University

Math Jeopardy

For Students Pre-K - 1st

It's time for Jeopardy. Detailed directions and suggested game questions are given for Math Jeopardy. Questions are attached in a PDF file that can be downloaded and printed.

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University of Waterloo (Canada)

Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing: Ratio and Rate [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th Standards

Learners explore the concepts of rate and ratio in a variety of problem-solving situations. Worksheets contain definitions and visual representations of concepts. Link to related ratio game. Other skills include measurement, data...

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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.

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