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Binary Introduction Worksheet with Secret Code
This worksheet has a page explaining binary and a page where students will out a cipher with binary and crack the secret code. NOTICE - this download comes as a PDF file. The Free version does not come with an answer key and is not editable. Purchase (cheap!) the editable with key version here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Binary-Introduction-Worksheet-EDITABLE-with-Secret-Code-and-KEY-14638580
4th - 10th
Applied Math, Other (Math)
Crack the Code: Common Factors Encryption Worksheet | Differentiated Puzzle
Can your students break the code? In this engaging activity, students become "Code Breakers." They must find the Common Factors of specific number pairs to unlock a cipher and reveal a hidden secret message (a fun joke/riddle). BUILT-IN DIFFERENTIATION: We know every classroom has mixed abilities. This resource includes two versionsof the same puzzle: Level A (Scaffolded): Includes "Hint" columns (e.g., tells students how many factors to look for) to support struggling learners.Level B (Challe
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.B.4
Also included in: Crack the Code: Common Factors Full Lesson Bundle (Slides + Activity)
Math Escape Room | Divisibility Rules Place Value Review
Turn divisibility rules and place value practice into a cooperative math escape room where students work in Agent Teams to eliminate impossible digits and crack a hidden 4-digit code. This print-and-go Number Hacker challenge includes 10 missions that build deductive reasoning, problem solving, and written math evidence for upper elementary students.Most math games just ask students to solve standard equations to unlock a box. Number Hacker is different. It is a complete, progressive deductive l
4th - 5th
Applied Math, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS
4.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.6
+2
6th Grade Evaluate with Substitution Math Mystery | Google Slides + Printable
Make evaluating expressions fun and engaging with this Substitution Mystery Activity for 6th grade math! It includes a printable worksheet and editable Google slides version. Students will substitute given values into expressions, solve, and use their answers to find the secret code. This activity turns routine algebra practice into an interactive challenge that keeps students motivated and thinking critically! 🧠 What’s Included: ✔️ 20 substitution (evaluating expressions) problems ✔️ No ex
5th - 7th
Algebra, Applied Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.EE.A.2
, 6.EE.A.2c
SPIES! A GATE Adventure 18+ Contact Hours - Challenging and Engaging!
Your students will ask to stay in from recess for this. It is the most popular unit I've taught in 32 years, and it is packed with challenging critical thinking. We imagine students are training at the school for spies: mini survivor challenges, mini crossbows, a jewel heist, footprint mysteries, memory games, cipher disks, case files, messages hidden in gel caps. This unit is STEM and critical thinking at its coolest and finest, and we’ve thrown in reading, speaking and listening, and a social
4th - 7th
Applied Math, Engineering
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Crack the Codes 3 - The Egyptian Treasure
The next instalment of the Crack the Codes series! This activity sees students delve into an ancient mystery of an unopened tomb said to hold treasure! What is included: - Five Clue Cards - An Alberti Disk - An extension clue - Student work-booklet (1 double sided piece of paper) - Teacher instructions - Answers A .swf file is included in the download. Adobe Flash Player is no longer supported by most computers. Still working out a solution for this. Let me know how it goes! Thanks Mr Dignan's
3rd - 6th
Applied Math
Mario Day Super Mario Math Logic Challenge Sudoku Word Search Escape Room Gr 5 6
Bring high-interest, standards-based fun to your classroom with this Super Mario-themed Math and Logic activity packet for grades 5–8! Designed to engage upper elementary and middle school learners, this printable resource combines multi-step word problems, logic puzzles, close reading, and vocabulary in a creative, gamified format. What’s Included: Informational Text – Engaging passages about the Super Mario franchise and Power-Ups Number Word Search – Identify number words not used in mat
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Informational Text, Math
CCSS
RI.5.4
, RI.6.4
, RI.7.4
+2
Lego Math Challenges
These five math challenges engage students using Lego bricks to build towers, models, and solve problems. Challenges address a variety of upper elementary and middle school math skills including:
- adding fractions with unlike denominators
- finding equivalent fractions
- finding a fraction of a whole
- adding percentages
- finding a percentage of a whole
- area and perimeter
- factors
- prime numbers
- composite numbers
- Goldbach's conjecture
- multiplication
- scale factor
- proportional rel
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
, 4.OA.B.4
, 5.NF.A.1
+1
Spring Escape Room | Print‑and‑Play Critical Thinking Challenge (Grades 3–5) GT
🌷 Spring Escape Room | Print‑and‑Play Critical Thinking Challenge (Grades 3–6) Bring excitement, collaboration, and higher‑level thinking to your spring plans with this Spring Escape Room—a no‑prep, print‑and‑play puzzle adventure! Students work through 10 engaging challenges to unlock a final meta‑puzzle and “escape” the Springtime Lodge. Perfect for upper elementary enrichment, gifted & talented groups, homeschool learning, early finishers, and even family game nights. 🌼 What’s Included ✔
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Classroom Community, Mental Math
Math Challenge Problems for 5th Grade EDM Lessons Unit 2 - NBT Standard
These 10 challenge problems along with the answer keys have been such a great way to challenge my advanced math students as they are great enrichments to each Everyday Math lesson. The challenges are great for all students as they help to deepen and extend their thinking about the mathematical concept being taught. In addition, the challenge problems work for all 5th grade math lessons as the math standards are listed with each lesson.
5th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.2
, 5.NBT.B.5
+1
Also included in: Math Challenge Problems for 5th Grade EDM Lessons - All Math Standards
Crack the Code: Common Factors Full Lesson Bundle (Slides + Activity)
Product Overview: Engage your 6th-grade students with this exciting Spy & Cryptography themed bundle! This resource is designed to master Common Factors while immersing students in the world of encryption. Perfect for introducing the topic or reviewing key concepts in a fun, real-world context. This Bundle Includes (2 Resources):1. Common Factors & Cryptography Lesson Slides ($4.50 Value)A complete slide deck with an engaging encryption theme.Covers the definitions and methods for finding comm
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.B.4
STEM Challenge Activity Civil Engineering Force and Motion Cantilevered Beam
If you want to expose your students to STEM careers, this low prep STEM challenge is a hands-on civil engineering activity. STEM challenges are wonderful for team-building and can be used with a wide grade range. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterTeacher notes, including overview and objectivesPhoto example5 "Talk Like an Engineer" word cards with relevant vocabulary **includes link to QuizletTalk Like an Engineer PosterMultiple recording options: Graphic organizers (includes Google Slides o
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Math Challenge Problems for 5th Grade EDM Lessons Unit 3 - Fractions Standard
These 11 challenge problems along with the answer keys have been such a great way to challenge my advanced math students as they are great enrichments to each Everyday Math lesson. The challenges are great for all students as they help to deepen and extend their thinking about the mathematical concept being taught. In addition, the challenge problems work for all 5th grade math lessons as the math standards are listed with each lesson.
5th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions
CCSS
5.NF.A.1
, 5.NF.A.2
, 5.NF.B.3
+3
Also included in: Math Challenge Problems for 5th Grade EDM Lessons - All Math Standards
Luxury Home Staging Challenge: An Interior Design Project
Elevate your math instruction with this rigorous and highly engaging activity designed specifically for advanced learners ready for challenging, real-world application. Turn standard arithmetic practice into a high-stakes, authentic design challenge where students step into the role of Luxury Home Stagers. What Students Will Do: Students are given a fixed budget of $12,000 and must purchase furniture and decor from a custom catalog (included) to furnish four distinct rooms. They must meet spec
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Decimals
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
Volume City: Strategic Urban Planning Challenge (Grades 5–6 Enrichment)
Transform your classroom into a team of urban planners! Volume City is a hands-on math enrichment project designed for 5th–6th graders who are ready for deeper thinking, real-world application, and strategic problem solving. Students use volume, scale, surface area, budgeting, and proportional reasoning to design a fully functional city—while staying within constraints just like real engineers. This resource includes both student worksheets and a teacher guide with answer keys, lesson plans,
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Geometry
Multi-Step Word Problem Challenge Pack for Grades 4-5
This multi-step word problem challenge pack equips students with critical thinking and reasoning skills. You receive one teacher guide with directions and pacing tips, ten student pages with varied multi-step problems that cover addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, a complete answer key for quick grading, and an extension activity for deeper exploration. Each page has clear instructions and space for students to show their work. Use this resource for warm-ups, small group practic
4th - 5th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.OA.A.2
, 4.OA.A.3
, 5.OA.A.2
Integrated STEM & Close Reading | Groundhog Day STEM Challenge
In this Groundhog Day themed STEM challenge, students figure out multiple ways to pop a "groundhog" up out of his "burrow," and then they must accurately measure his shadow using centimeters. This activity challenges students to call on most of the Standards of Mathematical Practices, as well as to write clearly for a specific purpose. It puts accurate measurement and data recording into real-life practice. Groundhog Day is an opportunity to discuss hibernation, seasons, and folklore. Here's
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Close Reading, Engineering
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.4
+7
Also included in: Integrated STEM & Close Reading | STEM Challenges BUNDLE
Mission Maze- Coding with Spheros
Mission Maze! Code your Sphero Robot through the maze using measurements, math, and block-based coding. Included: 2 Student Worksheet VersionsMaze ExampleMaterials Needed for Lesson - Sphero Robots (Any type) - Sphero Edu App - Pre-Built Maze (Taped on Tablecloths, Taped on Floor, 3D constructed Maze) - Rulers -Protractors (Not required, but helpful)
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Computer Science - Technology, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.B.4
, 4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
+13
Morning Logic Challenges Set 1
This is a set of morning challenges that includes a fun riddle, a challenging math problem, and a Think-a-Gram. The math problems are tricky but doable for gifted elementary student, middle school, or high school students! This also includes the answer key for the teacher as some of the challenges might be tricky!
Wakes up their brains in the morning!
Take a peek at my other Morning Logic Challenge sets, as well!
Don't forget to leave feedback or suggestions!
3rd - 12th
Applied Math, Other (Math)
Morning Logic Challenges Set 2
This is a set of morning challenges that includes a fun riddle, a challenging math problem, and a Think-a-Gram. The math problems are tricky but doable for gifted elementary student, middle school, or high school students! This also includes the answer key for the teacher as some of the challenges might be tricky!
Wakes up their brains in the morning!
Take a peek at my other Morning Logic Challenge sets, as well!
Don't forget to leave feedback or suggestions!
3rd - 12th
Applied Math, Other (Math)
Summer Olympics Math Project with QR Codes
My students love learning about the Olympics! This project combines that interest, research and a Math focus. Students will select a sport/event to research. They will use QR codes and fill out a graphic organizer. The will create problems and a presentation for their peers. Finally they can recreate the event for a Math Olympics of your own.
Page 1-Cover
2- Project steps
3- List of sports
4- QR codes for research
5-7- Graphic Organizer for Research
8- Presentation requirement and checklis
4th - 8th
Applied Math
5th, 6th and 7th Grade Common Core Challenge Math Geometry Stations
Differentiated, hands on geometry stations designed to provide challenge, understanding and rehearsal of solving real-world problems involving area, surface area, and volume. This performance task mini-unit culminates with a final assessment where students will design and construct a candy box, based on task specifications and a rubric, to demonstrate hands-on application of the content standards. Students will need to understand the basics of geometry for middle school math where they will co
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Geometry, Other (Math)
Real World Grocery Store Budget Challenge
This product helps student work on real world money skills. It contains 4 levels of varying difficulty depending on grade level. It focuses on adding and budgeting their money. They can also round, add decimals, and add percentage for some variance. This uses real prices from a variety of different grocery stores.
2nd - 8th
Applied Math, Decimals, Financial Literacy
No-Prep Math Challenge: Grocery Budgeting Edition (Grades 4–6)
Make math meaningful with this real-world grocery budgeting challenge! Perfect for busy teachers, this no-prep lesson blends critical thinking, financial literacy, and core math skills. Students take on the role of budget-savvy shoppers, managing a limited amount of money to feed a family of four. Whether you’re teaching decimals, multiplication, or real-world applications—this resource hits the mark with zero prep required. ✅ What’s Included: ✔ Student Budget Worksheet (with subtotal, tax,
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Financial Literacy, Money Math
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