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Second Grade Common Core Operations & Algebraic Thinking H.O.T. Activities GATE
Amp up that rigor!
Greetings Teachers!
It is imperative that we tap into our students' higher order thinking in order to take them to the next level... but sometimes we don't have time to create activities that meet such demands.
These activities are just what the innovative teacher needs to take the common core second grade math standards to the next level! These activities can be great for gifted and talented students {GATE} as well! They can be used as a culminating event to finishing a s
2nd
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
Division with Whole Numbers Interactive Notebook
A Complete Interactive Notes Unit
Interactive Notes are popping up all over the place now. What makes this Interactive Notes unit different? Higher order thinking! For each lesson students self-assess their knowledge on the topic prior to the lesson, then use the interactive parts to learn the meat of the lesson, and finally apply their knowledge to write to explain in the W.A.M. section.
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What Topics Are Covered
Five
3rd - 7th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
5.NBT.B.6
Multiplying Whole Numbers Interactive Notebook
Now with Photo Guide to each lesson!
Interactive Notes are popping up all over the place now. What makes this Interactive Notes unit different? Higher order thinking! For each lesson students self assess their knowledge on the topic prior to the lesson, then use the interactive parts to learn the meat of the lesson, and finally apply their knowledge to write to explain in the W.A.M. section. Each lesson includes:
*A pre-lesson self evacuation and a post lesson self-evaluation.
*An "I can" stat
3rd - 7th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
Bulls & Cows Game Worksheets 3rd 4th 5th 6th Grade Math Enrichment Partner Games
Challenge your students with these Bulls & Cows Game Worksheets! Designed for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade math enrichment, this partner game is an engaging way to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills! Students race to crack their partner’s secret code by narrowing down the number of possibilities. Perfect for math centers, early finishers, or gifted and talented enrichment, these printable, no-prep worksheets make differentiation easy while keeping learning fun. With the Bu
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
Number Sense Puzzles | DIGITAL Math Emoji Puzzles for Google Forms Set 1
Are you looking for a fun math warm-up to jump-start your math lesson, or a way to keep independent learners engaged? Digital Emoji Puzzles are a great way to motivate students to think critically. The puzzles are challenging, but fun! Students must study the emoji images and determine the value of each image, based on the values provided. They will need to multiply, add, and subtract, plus use logical thinking and visual discrimination skills. The puzzles require perseverance, which will improv
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
Number Sense Puzzles | DIGITAL Balance Puzzles for Google Forms Set 1
Are you looking for a fun math warm-up to jump-start your math lesson, or a way to keep independent learners engaged? Digital Balance Puzzles are a great way to motivate students to think critically. The puzzles are challenging, but fun! Students must study the monsters on the scales and determine the value of each image, based on the values provided. They will need to multiply, divide, add, and subtract, plus use logical thinking and visual discrimination skills. The puzzles require perseveranc
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
Number Sense Puzzles | DIGITAL Math Emoji Puzzles for Google Forms Set 2
Are you looking for a fun math warm-up to jump-start your math lesson, or a way to keep independent learners engaged? Digital Emoji Puzzles are a great way to motivate students to think critically. The puzzles are challenging, but fun! Students must study the emoji images and determine the value of each image, based on the values provided. They will need to multiply, add, and subtract, plus use logical thinking and visual discrimination skills. The puzzles require perseverance, which will improv
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
Number Sense Puzzles | DIGITAL Math Grid Puzzles for Google Forms Set 2
Are you looking for a fun math warm-up to jump-start your math lesson, or a way to keep independent learners engaged? Digital Grid Puzzles are a great way to motivate students to think critically. The puzzles are challenging, but fun! Students must study the images and determine the value of each image, based on the values provided. They will need to add, subtract, multiply, divide, plus use logical thinking and visual discrimination skills. The puzzles require perseverance, which will improve w
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
Number Sense Puzzles | DIGITAL Balance Puzzles for Google Forms Set 2
Are you looking for a fun math warm-up to jump-start your math lesson, or a way to keep independent learners engaged? Digital Balance Puzzles are a great way to motivate students to think critically. The puzzles are challenging, but fun! Students must study the monsters on the scales and determine the value of each image, based on the values provided. They will need to multiply, divide, add, and subtract, plus use logical thinking and visual discrimination skills. The puzzles require perseveranc
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
Missing Addition & Subtraction Number Under 20, Cut & Paste Activities | K-1
Bring Hands-on Fun to Early Algebra! This 12-page cut-and-paste resource is the perfect way to engage Kindergarten and 1st Grade students in mastering fundamental algebraic concepts: finding missing addends and missing subtrahends. A Note from the Author: I created this series during the COVID lockdown for my Pre-K granddaughter. Although formal concepts like "missing addends" were above her grade level, she managed to solve the equations by simply trying out different numbers! This product cele
K - 2nd
Algebra, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
K.OA.A.1
, K.OA.A.3
, K.OA.A.4
+2
2nd Grade Addition & Subtraction Exit Tickets: Differentiated Questions 2.OA.A.1
These one-step and two-step addition and subtraction exit tickets are perfect for helping students master 2.OA.A.1 in an engaging and differentiated way. Inspired by Bloom’s Taxonomy, this resource is thoughtfully designed with three levels of thinking so you can easily differentiate for every learner in your classroom. From simple practice problems to deeper reasoning and creative problem-solving, these exit tickets are flexible and versatile. Use them for daily check-ins, math centers, smal
2nd - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
2.OA.A.1
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
Math Logic Puzzles Addition & Subtraction Vol. 1
Math logic puzzles make early algebra fun! With this set, Addition & Subtraction Vol. 1, students will review addition and subtraction facts while developing number sense and logical reasoning. Great for math centers, early finishers,enrichment, and class chats. *****PLEASE NOTE: this product is part of a GROWING BUNDLE of math logic puzzles.*****Check out that BUNDLE here.What do I get with this set of puzzles?5 printable pages Each printable has 6 math puzzles (for a TOTAL of 30 puzzles in
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Math
STAAR Math Problem Solving Kit | Math Mats, Solve Mat, Cut & Paste Cards | 3–5
Make word problems finally CLICK for your students with this engaging, step-by-step STAAR-aligned math problem solving system!This resource gives students a clear structure to break down multi-step problems, choose the correct operation, and explain their thinking with confidence.Perfect for centers, small groups, intervention, and STAAR test prep!⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED:• Problem Solving Math Mat (guide students through thinking)• Solve Mat (equation, work, model, explain)• Cut & Paste Strategy Cards
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Math Logic Puzzles Multiplication Volume 1
Math logic puzzles make early algebra fun! This set of logic puzzles, Multiplication Volume 1, requires students to review multiplication facts while also building number sense and logical reasoning. Use them for math centers, early finishers, enrichment, or just for fun!
*****PLEASE NOTE: this product is part of a GROWING BUNDLE of math logic puzzles.*****Check out that BUNDLE here.
What do I get with this set of puzzles?
5 printable pages
Each printable has 6 math puzzles (for a TOTAL of 30
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations
Math Logic Puzzles Addition and Subtraction Volume 2
Math logic puzzles make early algebra fun! This set of logic puzzles, Addition and Subtraction Volume 2, helps students review addition and subtraction facts while building number sense and logical reasoning. Use them for math centers, for early finishers, or for enrichment. *****PLEASE NOTE: this product is part of a GROWING BUNDLE of math logic puzzles.*****Check out that BUNDLE here.The puzzles in this set (Addition and Subtraction Vol. 2) do require students to do some simple double digi
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
STEM Princess and the Pea Engineering Fairy Tale
Fairy Tale STEM Challenge revisits a classic fairy tale with a modern twist. Easy to Prep! Grab the materials, pass out the packets, and the students do the rest! Students will build or create a structure using everyday household or classroom items. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork. The activity can be completed in one class period of an hour or less. This resource includes: -detailed notes to t
Not Specific
Basic Operations, Engineering
CCSS
RF.5.4
, SL.5.1
, SL.5.1a
+3
Also included in: STEM Fairytale Engineering Bundle
Math Logic Puzzles Multiplication Volume 2
Math logic puzzles make early algebra fun! This set of logic puzzles, Multiplication Vol. 2, contains equations with multiplication facts from 1-12. Students will review multiplication facts while building number sense and logical reasoning. Use them for math centers, for early finishers, number chats, enrichment, or just for fun!
*****PLEASE NOTE: this product is part of a GROWING BUNDLE of math logic puzzles.*****Check out that BUNDLE here.
What do I get with this set of puzzles?
5 printab
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
Word Problem Breakout Challenge
🧠🎯 Fear Factor: Mr. Beast-Style Word Problem Breakout Challenge Get your class hyped for math review with this Mr. Beast-inspired breakout challenge featuring timed math rounds, movement-based twists, classroom currency (Beast Bucks), and mystery prize box buy-outs! Students work in teams (Green vs. Blue) to solve equations, explain their math thinking, and earn rewards through collaboration—not creepy food challenges! This resource is perfect for: ✨ Rock Your School transformations 💰 Ga
2nd
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
Ratios & Percents: Ratio Tables + Percent Proportions | 6th–7th Grade Math
Help students make real conceptual connections between ratios and percents — not just memorize steps. This resource teaches percent as a ratio to 100 and shows students how to solve percent problems using ratio tables and percent proportions. Students learn how to find the part (IS), the whole (OF), and the missing percent using a visual ratio table model. The examples walk through divide → scale thinking so students understand where the numbers come from — not a formula trick. This packet inclu
6th - 9th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions
CCSS
6.RP.A.3
, 7.RP.A.2a
Number Talks Lesson: Editable Slide Deck for Middle School Math Routines
Transform math warm-ups with editable middle school Number Talks: slides, strategy prompts, and guided step by step lesson plan to introduce Number Talks. Perfect for the first week of school/back to school!Elevate daily math routines with this editable Number Talks slide deck—designed to promote mental math fluency, strategy sharing, and mathematical discourse in Grades 6–8. Engage students in flexible thinking and discussion with a ready-to-use slide deck paired with a detailed lesson plan. W
6th - 8th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Numbers
Academic Monitoring Tool for Kindergarten Math Eureka Math2 Module 5 Data Track
Looking for an organized, effective way to track student learning during Eureka Math² Module 5 in Kindergarten? This Academic Monitoring Tool will help you to capture real-time student behaviors, identify patterns, and make confident instructional decisions— all while teaching. This resource is fully aligned to Eureka Math² and covers the entire Module 5, broken down by topics and lessons, with pre-written, observable behaviors that remove the guesswork from note-taking. ⭐ This is not a
Kindergarten
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
Academic Monitoring Tool for Kindergarten Math Eureka Math2 Module 6 Data Track
Looking for an organized, effective way to track student learning during Eureka Math² Module 6 in Kindergarten? This Academic Monitoring Tool will help you to capture real-time student behaviors, identify patterns, and make confident instructional decisions— all while teaching. This resource is fully aligned to Eureka Math² and covers the entire Module 6, broken down by topics and lessons, with pre-written, observable behaviors that remove the guesswork from note-taking. ⭐ This is not a
Kindergarten
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
Evaluating Functions 3 Day Lesson Bundle
This resource includes three days of lessons focused on evaluating expressions—with and without the use of a graphing calculator (TI-84 and Casio instructions included). Students will build confidence and fluency as they progress through increasingly complex expressions. Over the three days, students will: Learn how to evaluate expressions involving square roots, absolute value, and multiple variables Practice both by hand and using calculator functions for support Develop critical think
6th - 12th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
HSF-IF.A.2
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