Description
This math resource includes 36 ready to print task cards of puzzles to practice building and creating equations while using mental math, computation, analytical skills and problem solving. Each task card contains two different math puzzles which vary in difficulty from easy to challenging. All puzzles use positive numbers only. There are 12 easy puzzles, 12 medium level puzzles and 12 challenging puzzles; so, you can differentiate by choosing the level of difficulty appropriate for each student. A page of blank templates is provided so that the student can create their own four number math puzzles.
Each math puzzle is a square divided into four parts with a circle in the middle of the square. Each math puzzle contains four numbers, (positive and negative) one in each corner of the square, with the answer in the circle. Using the four numbers, (each number must be used once) the student is to construct an equation that equals the answer contained in the circle. Students may use all four signs of operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) or just one or two. In addition, each sign of operation may be used more than once. Parenthesis may be needed to create a true equation, and the Order of Operations (PEMDAS) must be followed.
Since many students need a review of PEMDAS, a student handout that explains PEMDAS is part of the resource. Unlike most PEMDAS charts which are aligned vertically, the one in this handout is designed so that the student will be reminded to work left to right when only addition and subtraction or multiplication and division remain. In addition, eight different suggestions on how to use these puzzles is contained in the resource.
These math puzzles or task cards can be used…
- At math centers
- As a math problem solving activity for students who finish early
- As enrichment work
- To give students extra practice with a math concept or skill
- As individual work
- In small groups
- As partner work
Complete directions, suggestions on how to use these task cards and answers are included in the resource.
You also might like these Algebraic Task Cards that use positive and negative numbers.
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Description
This math resource includes 36 ready to print task cards of puzzles to practice building and creating equations while using mental math, computation, analytical skills and problem solving. Each task card contains two different math puzzles which vary in difficulty from easy to challenging. All puzzles use positive numbers only. There are 12 easy puzzles, 12 medium level puzzles and 12 challenging puzzles; so, you can differentiate by choosing the level of difficulty appropriate for each student. A page of blank templates is provided so that the student can create their own four number math puzzles.
Each math puzzle is a square divided into four parts with a circle in the middle of the square. Each math puzzle contains four numbers, (positive and negative) one in each corner of the square, with the answer in the circle. Using the four numbers, (each number must be used once) the student is to construct an equation that equals the answer contained in the circle. Students may use all four signs of operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) or just one or two. In addition, each sign of operation may be used more than once. Parenthesis may be needed to create a true equation, and the Order of Operations (PEMDAS) must be followed.
Since many students need a review of PEMDAS, a student handout that explains PEMDAS is part of the resource. Unlike most PEMDAS charts which are aligned vertically, the one in this handout is designed so that the student will be reminded to work left to right when only addition and subtraction or multiplication and division remain. In addition, eight different suggestions on how to use these puzzles is contained in the resource.
These math puzzles or task cards can be used…
- At math centers
- As a math problem solving activity for students who finish early
- As enrichment work
- To give students extra practice with a math concept or skill
- As individual work
- In small groups
- As partner work
Complete directions, suggestions on how to use these task cards and answers are included in the resource.
You also might like these Algebraic Task Cards that use positive and negative numbers.
