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Divisibility Rules PowerPoint Slides Numbers 2-10 Divisibility Teaching Slides
Divisibility Rules PowerPoint Slides For Numbers 2-10: Mini Lesson. Teaching PowerPoint Slides.These PowerPoint slides focus on introducing students to the divisibility rules for the numbers 2-10. It is broken into 6 sets of mini slides for easy use; Set 1: Divisibility rules for 2, 5, & 10.Set 2: Divisibility rules for 3&4.Set 3: Divisibility rules for 6.Set 4: Divisibility rules for 7.Set 5: Divisibility rules for 8.Set 6: Divisibility rules for 9. They can be used as a mini-review or lesson
4th - 7th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
GT Task Cards | Master of Rules - Stretch (2nd/3rd) | Constraint Thinking
MASTER OF RULES: STRETCH Constraint Logic Task Cards for Grades 2–3 Ready to stretch their thinking?Master of the Rules: Stretch Level challenges students to manage more complex constraints, multi-step reasoning, and deeper number relationships. Students must build fractions, multi-digit numbers, multiplication equations, geometric shapes, and creative designs — all while satisfying layered rules. This level pushes students to think strategically and revise when needed. What Makes This Differen
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Geometry, Other (ELA)
Negative Numbers Word Problems
Negative Numbers Word Problems — 24 Winter Task Cards | GATEMake practising negative numbers fun with this set of 24 winter-themed task cards! Covering a wide range of skills, these cards challenge students to apply their knowledge of integers in real-world contexts — from submarine depths and temperature changes to bank balances and algebraic expressions. Perfect for maths centres, early finishers, partner work, or whole-class review. What's included:24 task cards (colour and black & white vers
5th - 6th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
Also included in: Negative Numbers Task Cards | Word Problems
NYT - Inspired Pips Domino Puzzle Games *Includes 3 Levels Each* BUNDLE
Bring critical thinking, logic, and math problem-solving into your classroom with these Domino Logic Puzzles 🎲, inspired by the style of the NYT “Pips” game! This hands-on activity helps students build number sense, comparison skills, and pattern recognition using domino tiles. Each puzzle challenges students to place dominoes on a grid where every region follows a simple rule—such as “equal (=),” “not equal (≠),” “number = 4,” “greater than 6,” or “less than 10.” Perfect for gifted a
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
NYT - Inspired Pips Domino Puzzle Games *Includes 3 Levels* Version 1
Bring critical thinking, logic, and math problem-solving into your classroom with these Domino Logic Puzzles 🎲, inspired by the style of the NYT “Pips” game! This hands-on activity helps students build number sense, comparison skills, and pattern recognition using domino tiles. Each puzzle challenges students to place dominoes on a grid where every region follows a simple rule—such as “equal (=),” “not equal (≠),” “number = 4,” “greater than 6,” or “less than 10.” Perfect for gifted
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
Also included in: NYT - Inspired Pips Domino Puzzle Games *Includes 3 Levels Each* BUNDLE
NYT - Inspired Pips Domino Puzzle Games *Includes 3 Levels* Version 2
Bring critical thinking, logic, and math problem-solving into your classroom with these Domino Logic Puzzles 🎲, inspired by the style of the NYT “Pips” game! This hands-on activity helps students build number sense, comparison skills, and pattern recognition using domino tiles. Each puzzle challenges students to place dominoes on a grid where every region follows a simple rule—such as “equal (=),” “not equal (≠),” “number = 4,” “greater than 6,” or “less than 10.” Perfect for gifted
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
Also included in: NYT - Inspired Pips Domino Puzzle Games *Includes 3 Levels Each* BUNDLE
3RD GRADE NUMBER PATTERNS: 10 Skills-Boosting Practice Worksheets (3.OA.9)
Students will describe number patterns, find the rule and the missing numbers in a sequence, PLUS apply the principles of odd/even numbers (3.OA.9). Use these scaffolded math drills to teach and reinforce the fundamentals of arithmetic patterns, or to prep for test day. To serve as an anchor, each worksheet has a mini-lesson on number patterns and examples on how to solve at the top, followed by several Common Core designed, simulated test questions (including multi-part and open response).
3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.OA.D.9
Flip for Math: Order of Operations Step-by-Step Flow Chart (Grades 5–6)
This Flip for Math: Order of Operations resource provides students with a clear, step-by-step system for solving multi-step expressions involving parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Designed to support struggling learners and independent problem-solvers, this flip book walks students through the decision-making process required to correctly apply the order of operations—one step at a time. What’s Included: ✔️ Step-by-step Order of Operations flip b
5th - 6th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
5.OA.A.1
, 5.OA.A.2
, 6.EE.A.1
Also included in: Bundled 4 Savings: Numerical Expressions and Order of Operations
Professor Puzzleton's Escape Room Challenge
Challenge your students with the ultimate brain-teasing adventure in Professor Puzzleton’s Escape Room Challenge! Designed to promote critical thinking, logic, perseverance, and problem-solving, this engaging no-prep activity will have students racing to solve 5 unique puzzles before time runs out. Students must crack codes, analyze clues, discover hidden patterns, and think outside the box as they work through a variety of exciting puzzle challenges created by the mysterious Professor Puzzlet
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
Math Activity| Pattern Puzzles | Algebraic Thinking| Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Challenge your students to think like mathematicians with this complete collection of number pattern puzzles! Students analyse four 2×2 number grids, find the hidden rule connecting all four numbers, and use it to work out the missing number. With 32 puzzles (68 slides total) across four differentiated difficulty levels — Starter, Intermediate, Challenging, and Expert — this resource grows with your learners and keeps every student in the productive struggle zone. This resource is perfect for
3rd - 6th
Algebra, Applied Math, Basic Operations
Decodable Math Word Problems | CVC Addition to 10 | Science of Reading Aligned
Stop letting a literacy barrier stand in the way of math progress! Do you have students who can solve 4+3 with ease but struggle to solve word problems because they can't decode the text? This resource is designed specifically to bridge that gap. By using 100% Controlled Vocabulary, we ensure students can focus 100% of their cognitive energy on the mathematical schema, not on struggling to read "rule-breaker" words. What makes this "Science of Reading" Math? Unlike traditional word problems t
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading
CCSS
K.OA.A.2
, RF.K.3
Cribbage Basics Math Game | How to Play Cribbage Step-by-Step Slides & Practice
Make math fun with this Cribbage Basics Math Game resource for Grades 5 and up! This complete, easy-to-follow set teaches students how to play Cribbage while building key math, logic, and problem-solving skills. The editable slideshow walks through the rules of Cribbage step by step, from dealing cards and pegging points to counting 15s, pairs, and runs. Animated slides help students visualize how scoring works, making tricky math concepts like addition to 15 and combinations much easier to gra
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS
7.EE.A.1
, 7.EE.A.2
, 7.EE.B.4
+8
Rock Paper Scissors Add, Addition Fluency Game to 10 & 20, Hands-on Math Center
Partner Addition Game for Sums to 10 & 20Make addition practice engaging with this hands-on partner math game based on Rock, Paper, Scissors. Students show numbers with their fingers, add the two numbers together, and record or color the matching equation. Simple rules and active gameplay keep students focused and motivated. This low-prep resource works well for math centers, small groups, early finishers, and intervention. What’s Included Addition grid recording sheet (sums to 10) Blank r
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Mental Math
Feed the Frog | Add and Subtract Within 20 Game/Center/Activity
Did your math screener show gaps in basic addition and subtraction facts? This game is your next step. Feed the Frog: Addition & Subtraction Within 20 is a low-prep, skill-based math game designed to build fluency, strategy, and confidence—without timed drills or worksheets. Students solve addition and subtraction problems within 20 to “feed” the frog, turning targeted intervention into hands-on practice that feels purposeful (and actually works). It’s intentional math intervention disguised
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.NBT.C.4
The Candy Conundrum
The Candy Conundrum: A Critical Thinking Challenge Grades: 6–7 (Gifted & Advanced Learners) Time: 30 minutes Materials: Paper and pencil only Prep: None The Candy Conundrum is a high-engagement logic and reasoning activity that challenges students to divide a set amount of candy using multiple constraints. Students must analyze rules, make strategic decisions, and defend their reasoning—perfect for gifted learners who need more than a one-right-answer task. Students are given 90 pieces of candy
5th - 8th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
, 7.NS.A.1
, 7.NS.A.2
+1
Percent Double Number Line Quiz | Visual Percent Word Problems Assessment
Model, Solve, Understand — Percent Mastery with Double Number Lines This quiz assesses student understanding of percent relationships using double number lines and real-world scenarios. It includes visual tables and multi-step word problems aligned to percent standards and conceptual learning. Skills Assessed: - Using double number lines to model percent relationships - Solving percent word problems involving part/whole relationships - Applying proportional reasoning in real-world contexts Why
5th - 8th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
Math Activity| Algebra| Number Pattern Puzzles| Find Missing Number| Open Grade
Algebraic Number Pattern Puzzles – Set 02 (10 Puzzles with Solutions)🧠 Your students loved Set 1 — now there's more! Suitable for Grades 3- 6If you grabbed Set 1 from my store and your students were hooked, this is the perfect next step! Set 3 brings 10 brand-new number pattern puzzles with fresh rules and new challenges to keep that mathematical thinking going. What's included?10 unique number pattern puzzles10 full solution slides with the rule explained and working shownA clean, ready-to-
3rd - 8th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Numbers
Pumpkin Fizz STEM Challenge | Depth & Complexity | Chemical Reactions for Grades
Bring science to life this fall with the Pumpkin Fizz STEM Challenge! In this hands-on activity, students design, test, and improve a fizzing reaction inside a mini pumpkin using the Engineering Design Process. Perfect for fall science, Halloween week, or simple machines and chemistry units, this challenge helps students explore acid-base reactions, data collection, and problem-solving in a fun and engaging way. To deepen learning, the resource includes Depth & Complexity prompts that encour
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Chemistry, Writing
Order of Operations Match Game: Pair word problems & expressions w/ parentheses
These order of operations match game cards have students pairing a simple expression using parentheses, with a simple context (third grade level). Why? This lets learners focus all of their mental energy on the reasoning. WHY are these numbers in parentheses instead of those? Do the parentheses always matter? Will the answer be the same without them? Introduce the order of operations rules purposefully in a fun way! I use these as a match game first. My students love when they don't have to us
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Order of Operations
CCSS
3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.D.8
, 4.OA.A.3
+4
Also included in: Order of Operations Match Game BUNDLE! All levels! Grades 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
Discovery Lesson | Inverse Operations & One-Step Equations | Student-Led
Make math make sense with this student-led discovery lesson! Build deep conceptual understanding of inverse operations using triangular fact families & interactive slides- accessible for learners of all levels! Ditch the "I do, you do" and ignite critical thinking with this student-led discovery lesson focused on inverse operations and solving one-step equations through the power of triangular fact families! This high-engagement, concept-first resource is inspired by Building Thinking C
5th - 9th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.EE.B.5
, 7.EE.B.4a
, 8.EE.C.7a
+1
Also included in: Discovery Lessons Bundle | One-Step & Two-Step Equations | Student-Led
Enrichment Activities Math 10 Logic Puzzles Multiplication Division 4th 5th
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking into your classroom? These 10 multiplication and division logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast finishers and gifted & talented students! They would work well as morning work and homework. *Includes a digital version. These are geared towards grades 4 & 5. All logic puzzles can be solved by reading the clues. In my third grade class, I introduced logic puzzles by doing one as a whole group. Then I let them w
4th - 5th
Basic Operations
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
, 5.NBT.B.5
+6
Number Line
Simple, easy to use number line for primary grades. Addition arrow in green and subtraction arrow in red makes it easy for student to understand which way to go when solving problems.
PreK - 2nd
Basic Operations
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.A.2
, 1.OA.B.3
+3
Multiplicative Comparison: Movie Manager Project Based Learning Activity
Get ready to roll out the red carpet for this engaging and rigorous Multiplicative Comparison Movie Project! Designed specifically for 4th grade, this multi-day, real-world math experience helps students master multiplication and division through the lens of a movie production crew. Students will take on roles in departments like Lighting, Props, Actors, and Wardrobe while solving challenging word problems, organizing supply lists, and pitching their plans to the “director” (you!). This resourc
4th
Basic Operations, Order of Operations
CCSS
4.OA.A.1
, 4.OA.A.2
Math Translators: Word Problems Made Easy with Role-Play | Grades 2–5
📘 Math Translators: Word Problems Made Easy with Role-Play | Grades 2–5🔍 Finally—word problems that make sense to students! Word problems don’t have to feel like a guessing game. Math Translators teaches students to treat math like a language—one they can decode, translate, and solve with confidence.In this engaging, role-play–based lesson, students become “Math Translators” who identify key language in word problems and convert it into clear mathematical equations. With hands-on name tags
2nd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Place Value
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