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Spring Math | Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Pack
Spring Math | Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Pack
Spring Math | Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Pack
Spring Math | Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Pack
Spring Math | Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Pack
Spring Math | Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Pack
Spring Math | Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Pack
Spring Math | Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Pack
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Looking for some spring math problems to promote problem solving and critical thinking? 

This fun and engaging May resource includes 20 problem-solving tasks and critical thinking puzzles-- just what you need to help your grades 3-5 students develop essential mathematical practice and process skills.

Click here to SAVE by buying five SPRING problem solving and critical thinking resources in one convenient bundle!

What tasks are included?

  • Traditional problem solving scenarios
  • Number clue tasks
  • Weight logic tasks
  • Logic puzzles

What’s unique about this pack?

There are five differentiated challenges in each set of tasks to meet the needs of a variety of learners. Each of these tasks can be used as math starters, math menu problems, and math station activities. 

This pack also includes a detailed solution guide. 

Want to know more? Grab a free copy of my Solve It! Valentine’s Day Mini-Pack with four seasonal problem solving and critical thinking challenges.

What Teachers are Saying about the Solve It! Series

“I absolutely love the thinking required to solve these problems. We have great math discussions after working on them! Thank you :)”- Classroom Teacher

“This is one of the best products I have purchased on TPT! Thank you for saving me time each week. This is exactly what I needed for my guided math groups! Thanks for your hard work, it makes my life so much easier!!”- Classroom Teacher

“My students absolutely LOVE your logic and critical thinking puzzles!  They ask for them every day! Thank you!”- Classroom Teacher

“These are fantastic! I love watching my students as they reason through the problems. They are getting really good at reasoning and justifying their thinking! Thank you so much! :)”- Classroom Teacher

“I love how these get progressively more challenging as the month passes, and how they push my students to think more logically.”- Classroom Teacher

Check out the entire Solve It! Series: 

Solve It! September

Solve It! October

Solve It! November

Solve It! December

Solve It! January

Solve It! February

Solve It! March

Solve It! April

Bundles in the Solve It! Series: 

Solve It! Fall Bundle- Includes Solve It! packs for September, October, November, and December

Solve It! Spring Bundle- Includes Solve It! packs for January, February, March, April, and May 

I hope this pack strengthens your students’ problem-solving and critical thinking skills!- The Routty Math Teacher

Keep up with The Routty Math Teacher!

Be the first to learn about doing math The Routty Way. I will send out information about new blog posts, free resources, and new product information. Sound interesting? Become a follower of The Routty Math Teacher by clicking here or on the green star on any of my product pages and receive email updates in your TPT inbox.

Leave feedback and receive TPT credit!

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Terms of Use: This product is copyrighted by Shametria Routt Banks. All rights reserved. Purchase of this product entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages in limited quantities for classroom use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or commercial purpose is strictly forbidden without written consent from the publisher. For questions, please contact Shametria@therouttymathteacher.com

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Spring Math | Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Pack

Rated 5 out of 5, based on 7 reviews
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Digital downloads
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Grades
3rd - 5th
Pages
27
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Looking for some winter math and spring math problems to promote problem solving and critical thinking during the fall semester? This bundle includes the last five months of my “Solve It!” series. Each fun and engaging resource in this bundle includes 20 holiday and/or seasonal problem-solving tasks
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Description

Looking for some spring math problems to promote problem solving and critical thinking? 

This fun and engaging May resource includes 20 problem-solving tasks and critical thinking puzzles-- just what you need to help your grades 3-5 students develop essential mathematical practice and process skills.

Click here to SAVE by buying five SPRING problem solving and critical thinking resources in one convenient bundle!

What tasks are included?

  • Traditional problem solving scenarios
  • Number clue tasks
  • Weight logic tasks
  • Logic puzzles

What’s unique about this pack?

There are five differentiated challenges in each set of tasks to meet the needs of a variety of learners. Each of these tasks can be used as math starters, math menu problems, and math station activities. 

This pack also includes a detailed solution guide. 

Want to know more? Grab a free copy of my Solve It! Valentine’s Day Mini-Pack with four seasonal problem solving and critical thinking challenges.

What Teachers are Saying about the Solve It! Series

“I absolutely love the thinking required to solve these problems. We have great math discussions after working on them! Thank you :)”- Classroom Teacher

“This is one of the best products I have purchased on TPT! Thank you for saving me time each week. This is exactly what I needed for my guided math groups! Thanks for your hard work, it makes my life so much easier!!”- Classroom Teacher

“My students absolutely LOVE your logic and critical thinking puzzles!  They ask for them every day! Thank you!”- Classroom Teacher

“These are fantastic! I love watching my students as they reason through the problems. They are getting really good at reasoning and justifying their thinking! Thank you so much! :)”- Classroom Teacher

“I love how these get progressively more challenging as the month passes, and how they push my students to think more logically.”- Classroom Teacher

Check out the entire Solve It! Series: 

Solve It! September

Solve It! October

Solve It! November

Solve It! December

Solve It! January

Solve It! February

Solve It! March

Solve It! April

Bundles in the Solve It! Series: 

Solve It! Fall Bundle- Includes Solve It! packs for September, October, November, and December

Solve It! Spring Bundle- Includes Solve It! packs for January, February, March, April, and May 

I hope this pack strengthens your students’ problem-solving and critical thinking skills!- The Routty Math Teacher

Keep up with The Routty Math Teacher!

Be the first to learn about doing math The Routty Way. I will send out information about new blog posts, free resources, and new product information. Sound interesting? Become a follower of The Routty Math Teacher by clicking here or on the green star on any of my product pages and receive email updates in your TPT inbox.

Leave feedback and receive TPT credit!

Did you know that you can build up TPT credit by leaving feedback on our products? You can submit feedback at the time of purchase or go to “My Purchases” for a list of what you have bought in the past. Next to each title is a “Leave Feedback” button. Click it and leave a rating and comment to receive the credit. Go to TPT Credits to learn how to redeem your credits on future purchases!

Like this pack? Share it with others!

Use the share buttons so others will find it! Just click the Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest button to share it with others!

Terms of Use: This product is copyrighted by Shametria Routt Banks. All rights reserved. Purchase of this product entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages in limited quantities for classroom use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or commercial purpose is strictly forbidden without written consent from the publisher. For questions, please contact Shametria@therouttymathteacher.com

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 5 out of 5, based on 7 reviews
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Great resource!
Rated 5 out of 5
May 20, 2026
My students loved these activities! I loved that they were challenging themselves!
Suzy G.
464 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
April 20, 2023
Love using these for my math enrichment classes. Challenging but fun.
Morgan Nolte
(TPT Seller)
79 reviews
Grades taught: 4th, 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
October 24, 2019
Great resource! Nice challenge for the kiddos and working on logic puzzles.
Kristi C.
362 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
August 13, 2019
Can't wait to use this with my students!
Maria E
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989 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
August 13, 2019
Love all of the Solve Its!
Katharine R.
256 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
June 11, 2018
Thank you!
Amy R.
3,744 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
May 22, 2018
Great resource!
Jerron H
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1,126 reviews

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