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5th 6th 7th 8th Grade Math Brain Teasers Challenging Puzzles for Problem Solving
Keep your middle school students engaged and productive with this collection of Math Brain Teasers and challenging puzzles. This NO PREP pack is specifically designed to provide engaging enrichment that develops crucial problem-solving skills for students in Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8. Perfect for early finishers and math centers, these resources offer a fun, unique approach to reviewing Algebra and Number Sense core concepts. Every activity encourages deep mathematical deduction and analyti
5th - 8th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Order of Operations
PROBLEM SOLVING RECOVERY SYSTEM | Math Intervention for Grades 2–8
Help students become confident mathematical thinkers with this complete Problem Solving Recovery System!This comprehensive 120-page intervention curriculum helps students develop mathematical reasoning, critical thinking, and strategic problem-solving skills. Instead of simply practicing word problems, students learn how to understand situations, analyze information, select strategies, explain their reasoning, and transfer learning to new contexts.Built for RTI and MTSS support, intervention gro
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Calculus, Numbers
Money Word Problems Intervention Bundle | 2nd Grade Task Cards
Help your 2nd graders build confidence with money word problems through a complete small-group task-card system. This bundle gives teachers ready-to-print practice for counting coins, mixed coin totals, enough-money questions, making change, shopping problems, bar models, coin combinations, and error analysis. Each resource uses the same Read -> Model -> Solve routine so students learn how to slow down, represent the money, choose an operation, and explain their answer with cents or dolla
2nd
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Money Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP4
+1
Word Problems to 10 Small Group Kit | K-2 Math Intervention
Make word problem intervention simple, structured, and easy to prep with this Word Problems to 10 Small Group Kit. This K-2 math intervention resource gives you a complete small-group system for teaching, practicing, assessing, and tracking student growth with addition, subtraction, comparison, and missing-part word problems within 10.This kit is designed for students who need targeted support understanding how to read a story problem, identify important numbers, choose a strategy, draw a model,
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
K.OA.A.1
, K.OA.A.2
, 1.OA.A.1
+4
Bridges Storyboards
Bridges Math Curriculum has small group opportunities where students use manipulatives to do math problems. This is a resource I created to do as a whole group before you move into small groups. Use it to model expectations and help build background knowledge before moving to small groups.
PreK - K
Basic Operations
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
+1
2nd Grade Math Spirals Month 1 Focus on Place Value
Daily Math Spirals are an integral part of an immersive math classroom in which students can problem solve, think for themselves, and while continuing to review critical math concepts. These daily math spirals introduce a concept for a full week of each month. The other three weeks of the month, content from previous months are reviewed while spiraling back through the first concept introduced in week one. Month 1 of the Daily Math Spirals focuses solely on Place Value. Your students will have a
2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+3
Also included in: 2nd Grade Math Spirals Months 1-4
2nd Grade Math Spiral Month 9 Focus on Time, Money, and Geometry
Daily Math Spirals are an integral part of an immersive math classroom in which students can problem solve, think for themselves, and while continuing to review critical math concepts. These daily math spirals introduce a concept for a full week of each month. The other three weeks of the month, content from previous months are reviewed while spiraling back through the first concept introduced in week one. Month 1 of the Daily Math Spirals focuses solely on Place Value. Your students will have a
2nd
Basic Operations, Geometry, Place Value
2nd Grade Math Spiral Month 7 Focus on Even or Odd and Beginning Multiplication
Daily Math Spirals are an integral part of an immersive math classroom in which students can problem solve, think for themselves, and while continuing to review critical math concepts. These daily math spirals introduce a concept for a full week of each month. The other three weeks of the month, content from previous months are reviewed while spiraling back through the first concept introduced in week one. Month 1 of the Daily Math Spirals focuses solely on Place Value. Your students will have a
2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Place Value
2nd Grade Math Spirals Month 5 Focus on Subtraction
Daily Math Spirals are an integral part of an immersive math classroom in which students can problem solve, think for themselves, and while continuing to review critical math concepts. These daily math spirals introduce a concept for a full week of each month. The other three weeks of the month, content from previous months are reviewed while spiraling back through the first concept introduced in week one. Month 1 of the Daily Math Spirals focuses solely on Place Value. Your students will have a
2nd
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.7
, 2.NBT.B.8
+1
2nd Grade Math Spirals Month 4 Focus on Addition with Carrying
Daily Math Spirals are an integral part of an immersive math classroom in which students can problem solve, think for themselves, and while continuing to review critical math concepts. These daily math spirals introduce a concept for a full week of each month. The other three weeks of the month, content from previous months are reviewed while spiraling back through the first concept introduced in week one. Month 1 of the Daily Math Spirals focuses solely on Place Value. Your students will have a
2nd
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Place Value
Also included in: 2nd Grade Math Spirals Months 1-4
2nd Grade Math Month 3 Daily Spirals Focus on Addition
Daily Math Spirals are an integral part of an immersive math classroom in which students can problem solve, think for themselves, and while continuing to review critical math concepts. These daily math spirals introduce a concept for a full week of each month. The other three weeks of the month, content from previous months are reviewed while spiraling back through the first concept introduced in week one. Month 1 of the Daily Math Spirals focuses solely on Place Value. Your students will have a
2nd
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Place Value
Also included in: 2nd Grade Math Spirals Months 1-4
2nd Grade Math Spirals Month 2 Focus on Three-Digit Numbers
Daily Math Spirals are an integral part of an immersive math classroom in which students can problem solve, think for themselves, and while continuing to review critical math concepts. These daily math spirals introduce a concept for a full week of each month. The other three weeks of the month, content from previous months are reviewed while spiraling back through the first concept introduced in week one. Month 1 of the Daily Math Spirals focuses solely on Place Value. Your students will have a
2nd
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Place Value
Also included in: 2nd Grade Math Spirals Months 1-4
Winter Learning Activities Bundle | Preschool Busy Book, Worksheets & Fine Motor
This all-in-one winter activity pack includes 4 engaging resources designed to build early literacy, math, fine motor, and problem-solving skills through hands-on seasonal fun. Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students, these printables combine busy book activities, worksheets, scissor skills practice, and Montessori-inspired fine motor play. With over 50 activities across multiple learning areas, this bundle is ideal for classroom centers, homeschool binders, Montessori shelves,
PreK - 4th
Basic Operations, For All Subjects, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
No Prep Sub Plans Math Bundle: Create a Game Design Challenge Projects (6-8)
No Prep Sub Plans Math Bundle: Create a Game Design Challenge Projects (Grades 6–8)Turn your math classroom into a hub of creativity, problem-solving, and real-world thinking with this complete no prep bundle of game design projects! Students don’t just practice math—they apply it by designing their own games that teach key middle school math concepts. Perfect for sub plans, project-based learning, review, or enrichment, this bundle keeps students engaged while reinforcing essential skills.
6th - 8th
Basic Operations, Geometry, Math Test Prep
6th Grade Seasonal Winter Math Project Bundle | Real-World PBL Holiday Activity
Give your students a memorable 6th-grade experience this season with a seasonal winter math project bundle that blends meaningful practice with real-world problem solving. This engaging PBL resource lets students explore math through authentic scenarios while enjoying a festive holiday activity that still feels academically rich. Each project encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity as students apply grade-level skills to realistic winter themes. It’s the perfect way to ke
6th - 7th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Statistics
CCSS
6.SP.A.2
, 6.SP.B.4
, 6.NS.C.5
+9
3rd & 4th Grade Multiplication Grid Enrichment Gifted & Talented Math Activities
Are you looking for engaging math challenges for your third and fourth grade gifted and talented students or early finishers? These Multiplication Grid Puzzles are a fun and brain-boosting way to stretch students’ problem-solving and algebraic thinking skills while reinforcing multiplication and division. Students will explore the relationship between numbers and symbols in a visual grid format. The row and column labels represent factors. Some are given as numbers, while others are shown as
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.2
, 3.OA.A.4
+9
Grade 3-5 Fractions Unit Bundle | Practice & Test Prep | Worksheets & Assessment
Mastering fractions requires a bridge between visual models and abstract operations. This Grade 3-5 Fractions Unit Test Prep bundle provides a comprehensive, no-prep printable solution designed to take students from basic identification to complex problem-solving. Whether you are looking for daily Fractions Practice or a rigorous Fractions Quiz, this bundle ensures your students build a deep, conceptual understanding. What's Included: This massive bundle combines seven specialized resources
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.3
, 4.NF.A.1
+3
Multiplication Chain Path Bundle: Leveled Facts & Word Problems | Self-Checking
🔗 Multiplication Practice + Interactive Game = Maximum Engagement! This bundle combines 4 sets of multiplication task cards with a self-checking Chain Path activity, turning math practice into a movement-based, puzzle-like experience your students will love. Students solve problems, follow a chain of answers to find the next card, and record their thinking—building both fluency and problem-solving skills. 🎯 How It WorksStudents: Solve a multiplication problem Show their work Record the
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
Snap Cube Growing Bundle - 100+ Task Cards - Kindergarten & Grade 1 Math Center
Hands-on Snap cube activities designed to build key math skills through play! This Growing Bundle Includes 2D & 3D patterns, seasonal task cards, measurement challenges & more. Perfect for STEM bins, math centers, or morning tubs. Supports problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and measurement in a fun, engaging way.✨ What’s Included:✅ 50 2D Pattern Cards – students copy flat designs using cubes, practicing attention to detail and visual-spatial skills.✅ 10 3D Pattern Challenges – extend learning w
PreK - 5th
Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
Fall Logic Puzzles 3rd Grade Multiplication Enrichment Math 2nd 4th Activity
These Fall Logic Puzzles are a powerful multiplication enrichment math activity for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students! Featuring Fall, Thanksgiving, and Halloween themes, this bundle of task card-style puzzles challenges learners to think critically as they solve multiplication-based logic problems. Perfect for math centers, whole-class work, or fast finishers, these no-prep, printable pages keep students engaged all season long. An inviting option for gifted and talented learners, and ef
2nd - 4th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.4
, 3.OA.C.7
6th Grade Eureka Squared Module 2 AIS Math Intervention | Fraction & Decimals
Save Time. Strengthen Understanding. Drive Growth.This Grade 6 Eureka Squared Module 2 AIS Intervention Bundle is a complete system designed to support students in developing deep understanding of:Fraction divisionMixed numbersDecimal operationsDecimal divisionMulti-step problem solvingThis resource is perfect for:✔ AIS (Academic Intervention Services)✔ Small group instruction✔ RTI Tier 2 / Tier 3 support✔ Re-teaching core lessons✔ Supporting struggling learners📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED🧠 24 Complete L
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
3rd Grade Math Mats with Notes for Math Intervention Binder Small Group Toolkit
Support student understanding of key 3rd grade math skills with this bundle of printable Math Mats with Notes. These reusable math mats combine visual math notes, worked examples, strategy reminders, and open workspace to help students model strategies, organize their thinking, and solve problems independently.Think of them as graphic organizers for math.Perfect for small group instruction, math intervention, guided math, RTI, math centers, and independent practice. Simply print and place in a d
3rd
Basic Operations, Fractions, Place Value
240 Math Worksheets Bundle | Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
✨ Make math practice easy, fun, and stress-free! This 240 Math Worksheets Bundle includes double-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division worksheets — all with answer keys. Perfect for grades 2–3, this set is designed to help students build confidence and accuracy in solving math problems. With a cute Valentine theme, these printable math worksheets are engaging and teacher-friendly, making them ideal for: ✔️ Daily math practice ✔️ Homework assignments ✔️ Homeschool lea
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
3-Digit Word Problem BUNDLE (750 Total Word Problems Included)
Take the guesswork out of teaching 3-digit word problems! This all-in-one bundle gives your students the practice they need and saves you time with no-prep, engaging worksheets that build confidence and mastery. This comprehensive resource is perfect for helping students strengthen their problem-solving skills as they tackle 3-digit addition and subtraction word problems, with and without regrouping. With a variety of realistic scenarios and thoughtfully designed problems, your students will le
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.NBT.B.7
, 3.NBT.A.2
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