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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
Grade 7/8 Literacy and Numeracy Ontario - Create a Sport and Plan a Tournament
Grades 7–8 | Math + Literacy | High-Engagement, Cross-Curricular ProjectBring excitement, creativity, and deep learning into your classroom with this comprehensive, ready-to-use unit where students design their own sport and run a two-day mini-tournament! Perfect for Grades 7 and 8, this cross-curricular resource blends literacy, numeracy, creativity, physical education concepts, and real-world problem solving in one highly engaging project. Students invent a brand-new sport by combining movemen
6th - 9th
Basic Operations, Creative Writing, Numbers
CCSS
7.EE.A.1
, 7.EE.B.3
, L.7.1
+3
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
Order of Operations Match Game BUNDLE! All levels! Grades 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
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 use a
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Order of Operations
CCSS
5.OA.A.1
, 5.OA.A.2
, 6.EE.A.1
Halloween Math Project Real World Financial Proportional Reasoning Editable
Looking for a way to transform financial and proportional concepts into real-world math with no-prep needed? This inquiry-based project brings unit-rate, ratio, proportional reasoning, percentages, and financial literacy to life as students work to solve a Halloween Candy conundrum! What's Included:Teacher planning guideTask introduction page for studentsProject task sheet (organized step by step)Rubric for clear assessment expectations and student reflection.Answer key Built-in extensions to
7th - 8th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Money Math
Number Patterns Logic Puzzle Maze | Error Analysis | 4–6th Grade Math
Looking for an engaging way to challenge your upper elementary and early middle school students with number patterns, exponents, and logical reasoning? This bundle of two printable math mazes includes everything you need for critical thinking practice that’s perfect for grades 4–6, gifted enrichment, math centers, or early finishers! Each maze includes: ✔️ High-interest pattern puzzles covering multiples, perfect squares, powers of 2 and 3, and rule-based sequences ✔️ Clear directions and
4th - 6th
Basic Operations
CCSS
5.NBT.A.2
, 4.OA.B.4
, 4.OA.C.5
+4
Also included in: Math Logic Puzzle Maze Bundle | Error Analysis | Grades 4–6
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
Early Finishers Logic Puzzles Enrichment Activities Print 2nd 3rd 4th
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking and reasoning skills into your classroom? These 10 logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast / early finishers and gifted and talented students! They would also work well as morning work and homework. Includes a digital version of all puzzles. I have always enjoyed doing logic puzzles myself and decided to make some of my own for my students. In my class, * I introduce logic puzzles by doing one as a whole gro
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.4.1
, CCRA.R.1
+2
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
Exploration and the New World: 3rd Grade Social Studies & Math Integrated Unit
Bring history and math to life with this engaging, cross-curricular unit on the Age of Exploration and Colonial America! Perfect for gifted or advanced learners, this 10-day resource combines social studies content with math skills through hands-on activities, problem-solving, and creative projects. Students will: Explore the motivations and challenges of European explorers (Gold, Glory, God).Compare the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern colonies.Analyze colonial roles and perspectiv
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, U.S. History
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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