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Missing Number Problem
In this number pattern puzzle, students find the missing number by first figuring out the pattern in the diagram.
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Eight Integers and Eight Cubes
For this number puzzle worksheet, students are given 8 clues to find 8 integers. Clues refer to measures of central tendencies, abundant numbers, perfect cubes, and palindromes.
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"Polly"gon Pockets
Explore polygons with your elementary learners. Divide the class in 12 to configure the polygon puzzle before them. They list the attributes of each type of polygon they see, and if there's time, they jump on the interactive website...
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Fourth of July Addition and Subtraction
What is Thomas Jefferson signing? Focus on American history with this cross-curricular math puzzle. Learners utilize addition and subtraction skills to solve the mystery of the Fourth of July. All numbers are 3-digit, and there are no...
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Uses of Coal
An interesting series of puzzles and word games are available in this multi-page collection, which focuses on coal. Learners practice math and language arts skills as they solve the puzzles, and learn many facts about coal at the same time.
Common Core Sheets
Determining Coordinates: Reading Positive & Negative Coordinates
For kids who have a hard time with graphing, a grid with coordinates can look like an unsolvable puzzle. A series of worksheets uses symbols and shapes like hearts, stars, and letters to help kids find the correct coordinates.
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Building Number Sense
It's never too early to begin a child's math education. This collection of fun hands-on activities engage youngsters in building their number sense as they learn how to count objects, identify numerals, compare amounts, and much more.
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Solving Genetic Puzzles
Seventh graders examine genetics combination using statistics. In this statistics lesson, 7th graders examine genetic trait using a table or punnett square to identify genotype and phenotype. This assignment requires more than one class...
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Halloween Mystery Math: Addition
In this math puzzle activity, students solve 23 addition problems. Students then follow instructions with answers to solve a word puzzle.
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Sudoku Puzzle
Students complete a Sudoku puzzle using their math skills. After listening to the rules of Sudoku and observing a demonstration, students use the process of elimination and other methods to complete puzzles. They explore how the...
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Math Puzzle: Numbers 0-4
In this math puzzle worksheet, students fill in numbers 0-4 in squares equaling the same sum going across and down. Answers are included on page 3.
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It All Adds Up- Puzzle #28
In this addition puzzle worksheet, students solve a 12 space addition square in which rows and columns add up to equal the numbers given. Students supply the missing addends.
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Crossword: Geometric Shapes
Using a word bank, mathematicians fill out a crossword puzzle using 9 clues. Each clue describes a shape, using details such as the number of sides, angle degrees, and the shape category. For example: "A quadrilateral with four equal...
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Logic Puzzles
In this logic puzzle worksheet, students 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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Area, Perimeter Word Puzzle
Students measure planes and solids. In this geometry instructional activity, students find the area and perimeter of different polygons.They complete a word puzzle to review their vocabulary words.
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Polygon Jigsaw Puzzle
In this polygons worksheet, students put a polygon jigsaw puzzle back together to form the planet Earth. Students put 10 polygons together.
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Cross Number Puzzle Problem
In this cross number puzzle learning exercise, students read clues, write equations, and solve the equation. They place the answers in a crossword puzzle. This one-page learning exercise contains 8 problems. The answers...
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Addition Trail Puzzles
In this addition puzzle worksheet, 3rd graders find the trail of numbers in each puzzle. They start with the number in the start position, and work their way by adding horizontally and vertically through the puzzle to reach the end sum.
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Math Vocabulary Word Search
In this math work search worksheet, students use a set of 10 math vocabulary clues to complete a puzzle. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Brave Kid Sudoku: Lion
In this number puzzle instructional activity, students fill in the grid with numbers 1-6. Students use the numbers only once in each row, column, and square.
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Brave Kid Sudoku: Tiger
In this number puzzle worksheet, students fill in the grid with numbers 1-6. Students use the numbers only once in each row, column, and square.
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Brave Kid Sudoku - Dragon
For this number puzzle worksheet, students fill in the number grid with numbers 1-6. Students use the numbers only once in each row, column, and square.
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Factoring Trinomials
In this online math worksheet, learners factor a series of trinomials given specific equations. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties.
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State Facts A Right Angle Puzzle
In this geometry learning exercise, students create words making a right angles each time. There are 50 questions to be solved with an answer key.