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Nctm: Figure This: Number Tricks ActivityNctm: Figure This: Number Tricks Activity
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
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Nctm: Figure This: Number Tricks

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Can you break the magic number code? Test your algebra aptitude in this challenge that explores number generalizations, symbols, and equations. Discover how algebraic procedures are used in everyday situations in this one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
equations, magic numbers, solving equations, symbols

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algebra, algebra concept, algebraic procedures, algebraic puzzle, algebraic symbol, arithmetic, math concept, number generalizations, real world application, special numbers, writing math equations, figure this, nctm, algebraic equation, variable
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Resource Details

Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Math
1 more...
Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audiences
For Administrator Use
2 more...
Lexile Measures
0L
Language
English, Spanish

Common Core

5.OA.A.2 5.OA.A.1 6.EE.B.7 6.EE.B.6 7.NS.A.3 6.NS.B.2

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