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Depth & Complexity (Math) Problem Solving Graphic Organizer (Editable Google Doc
Make Math Thinking Visible! Are your students solving math problems- or just going through the motions? Bring rigor, relevance, and reflection into your math block with our Depth & Complexity Problem Solving Graphic Organizer. Designed to align with the Depth & Complexity framework, this tool helps students think critically, reason logically, and explain their mathematical thinking with confidence. What Makes This Graphic Organizer Unique?It's a thinking scaffold! It prompts students to: Cl
4th - 12th
Mental Math, Other (Math)
Three Digit Addition With Regrouping Enrichment - Mind Boggling Math Center
This addition with regrouping math resource came to me as I continue to search for low prep, ready-to-print ways to challenge my math students and provide enrichment while still addressing all rigorous state standards. Now it even includes a digital component for optimum flexibility. These 10 tasks incorporate higher-level thinking, estimation strategies, and have multiple solutions! I want students to be able to work independently or with peers so directions need to be simple and easy to fol
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, MP1
+3
Digital Bundle - Early Finisher Brain Teasers for Smarty Pants Math Centers
These math challenges for Smarty Pants are DIGITAL and ready to assign in Google Classroom™! They are also great for Flipgrid prompts! "I'm done, now what?"Tired of scrambling around looking for something for your fast finishers to do? This early finisher bundle of over 130 digital challenges is the answer! It's not just more busy work! Builds critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We call this early finishers or fast finishers work. But really these challenges can be used with ALL of
3rd - 5th
Mental Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
No Prep Enrichment Packets! Puzzles, Riddles, Mental Math Challenges 4 5 6 7 8
This enrichment sampler pack includes 50+ challenging and creative tasks to boost problem solving skills, number sense and mental math in a fun way! Your fast finishers will love the puzzles and creative options and will likely struggle through a few! FINALLY! :) I have them arranged into 5 packets of 10 tasks each with cover sheets. The Mega Bundle includes ALL of the spiraled packets like this one AND 200 MORE scaffolded tasks that are labeled A-E and are also organized by TOPIC so you can e
4th - 8th
Mental Math, Place Value
Escape Rooms: Problem solving and Escape Room Design for Elementary Learners
Enhanced Features:Complete 15-week progression from basic pattern recognition to complex project managementReal-world applications using family context (cooking, budgeting, household problems)Implementation tips specifically for homeschool parentsAssessment portfolio approach perfect for homeschool documentationFlexible timing that can adapt to your family's scheduleSpecial Homeschool Benefits:Uses authentic family problems and contextsIncorporates siblings and family members naturallyAllows for
2nd - 4th
For All Subjects, Mental Math, Other (Math)
The Grinch Math Escape Room
This escape room has multiple challenges with the skills of addition, subtraction, logic, shape attributes and number patterns. Once a challenge is complete, the group checks with the teacher to get their next challenge. It's most appropriate for 2nd grade students.
2nd
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.2
, 2.NBT.B.5
+7
Division Fact Families Pixel Art | Math Fact Fluency Practice Digital Activity
Need a fun way to build fact fluency without boring math drills? This mixed division facts practice (2–12) digital resource helps grades 2–4 students master division through engaging, self-checking Google Sheets pixel art activities. As students solve problems, colorful pixel art appears—turning fact fluency practice into a motivating game with instant feedback. This self-checking pixel art division activity is the perfect no-prep resource for independent practice, review, or assessment! Eac
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.2
, 3.OA.B.5
, 3.OA.B.6
+1
Third Grade Math 3.MG.3.abc Time Machine Escape Room
This time machine themed escape room was created with Genially. There are four sections: one for telling time, two for comparing analog and digital clocks, and one for elapsed time within AM or PM to the nearest hour. Questions include images, numbers, and text. This room was designed for use with or without physical locks. There is a color lock, a word lock, a three digit lock, a shape lock, and a four digit lock. If you have locks, great, but even if you don't the room still works the same way
3rd
Instructional Technology, Mental Math, Telling Time
G3 Math Patterns and Graphs Chaotic Kitchen Escape Room (update)
This highly engaging food themed escape room was created with Genially. There are four sections: 2 for patterns, one for pictographs, and one for bar graphs. Questions include determining the rule of a pattern, matching patten rules with examples, extending patterns, as well as, reading and analyzing graphs. This room was designed for use with or without physical locks. There is a color lock, a four digit lock, a five digit lock, and a shape lock. At the end, there is a matching digital reward e
3rd
Arithmetic, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
Patterns in the Pirates' Plunder - Math Thinking Task | 6th - 8th Grade
Set sail on a math adventure! In this pirate-themed hands-on activity, students work together to solve the mystery of which treasure chests will be left open after a series of “toggles” by numbered pirates. Through prediction, simulation, and pattern discovery, students uncover the surprising connection between factors, multiples, and perfect squares. Perfect for introducing or reinforcing number theory concepts, this engaging activity gets students talking, thinking, and excited about math.
6th - 8th
Mental Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
, MP3
, MP5
+1
Arrg! Math: A Board Game - Print, Cut out, and Play
Welcome aboard, matey! Arrg! Math is a swashbuckling journey across a colorful island where players practice math skills while racing from Start to End. Along the way, they’ll meet friendly characters, solve problems, and collect victories one turn at a time. This game is designed for early learners, blending: • Math fluency (addition, subtraction, or other skills you choose) • Turn-taking and counting • Storytelling and imagination Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or family game night, Arrg!
PreK - 5th
Basic Operations, Mental Math
Bell Ringers Brain Teaser Math Logic Puzzles Games: Order of Operations BEDMAS
This fun & engaging package contains 20 order of operations projectable math puzzles. A great resource to inspire collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving. Students will develop stronger mental math calculations and use incorrect solutions to move to the next possible solution... an ideal activity to promote growth mindset!It works with gifted learners and mainstream classrooms. Each of the puzzles requires students to insert the given number of BEDMAS elements and an equal sig
7th - 9th
Classroom Community, Math, Mental Math
Monthly Logic Puzzles | Early Finishers and Gifted | 4th Grade Winter Math
Problem-solving with mixed operations is a difficult skill that your fourth graders can practice with this resource that is ideal for early finishers, gifted students, or math extensions. With a Winter theme, these math challenges require that students use their mental math skills as well as logical reasoning skills to solve the problems. They will have tons of fun solving these critical thinking puzzles while using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and parentheses. ⭐ NO TEACHER
4th
Mental Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
Multiples Created by Miller Math Market
Memorizing the multiples of numbers 1–12 through rote memory provides foundational benefits that extend across many areas of math and overall cognitive development. Here are the key advantages: Builds Automaticity Quick recall of multiplication facts reduces cognitive load, allowing students to solve problems faster without having to calculate every time. This frees up brainpower for higher-order thinking in areas like word problems, fractions, algebra, and geometry.
3rd - 6th
Arithmetic, Mental Math, Other (Math)
2-Digit Addition & Subtraction with Regrouping Pixel Art (Self-Checking Excel &
Make math practice engaging and self-checking with this 2-digit addition and subtraction with regrouping pixel art activity! Students will solve problems in a Google Sheets file, and each correct answer will automatically reveal part of a mystery pixel stitch image. As students work through the problems, the hidden picture gradually appears—making this a highly motivating and interactive way to practice regrouping skills. Perfect for math centers, independent practice, early finishers, or digi
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
Geometry Bundle - Task Cards Word Problems Number Talk End of Year Project 3rd
This Zoo Themed Geometry Bundle brings math to life with an engaging Zoo Enclosure Project, 16 Identifying Polygons Word Problem Task Cards and a full month of Geometry Number Talks (20 Number Talks). This is ideal for end of unit 3rd Grade or beginning of unit 4th Grade, or as an End of Year Math Project. What's Included:Geometry Task Cards and Zoo Enclosure Project:- 16 Zoo Themed Task Cards / Word Problems - Heavy focus on Quadrilaterals, Types of Triangles and Irregular vs Regular Polygons -
3rd - 4th
Geometry, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.2
, 4.G.A.2
Spring Brainteasers in Google Slides - Distance Learning
Do you have kiddos who love a math challenge? Here are four digital pages of brainteasers and one make your own challenge that helps students use critical thinking to solve the problems. In my classroom, these are used for enrichment and challenging activities. The brainteasers are in a Google Slide Format. You will need to make a copy of the file. Then in the copy, delete the answer slides and keep the slides you want to assign. Make sure to explain how to insert a text box for them to answer
2nd - 6th
Mental Math
Google Slide Digital St. Patty's Brainteaser
Do you have kiddos who love a math challenge? Here are four digital pages of brainteasers with one create your own challenge that help student use critical thinking to solve the problems. In my classroom, these are used for enrichment and challenging activities. The brainteasers are in a Google Slide Format. You will need to make a copy of the file. Then in the copy, delete the answer slides and keep the slides you want to assign. Make sure to explain how to insert a text box for them to answe
2nd - 8th
Mental Math, Other (Math)
Crown the Champion! | PIXEL ART Multiply by 4s | Self-Checking Google Sheets
Make multiplication practice exciting with this self-checking pixel art math activity. Students solve multiplication problems and type their answers into the spreadsheet. When answers are correct, parts of a colorful mystery picture appear. As students complete the problems, a royal crown mystery image is revealed. This activity focuses on multiplying by 4s, helping students build multiplication fact fluency while staying engaged. What Students Will Do • Solve multiplication facts from 4 × 1 t
2nd - 6th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.C.7
, MP1
Guard the Castle! | PIXEL ART Multiply by 6s | Self-Checking Google Sheets
Make multiplication practice exciting with this self-checking digital pixel art math activity. Students solve multiplication problems and enter their answers into the spreadsheet. When answers are correct, pieces of a colorful mystery picture appear. As students complete the problems, they reveal a medieval castle mystery image complete with towers, flags, and a castle gate. This activity focuses on multiplying by 6s, helping students strengthen multiplication fact fluency in a fun and engagi
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.C.7
, MP1
Learn to play cribbage! End of the Year Fun Math Games
Cribbage is a great game for students to learn to help with math skills, problem solving, and community. I use this slide show to teach my 2nd, 3rd, or 4th graders how to play cribbage. It works especially well for small group GT, but can be used with the whole class as well. The key is to break it down into easier steps since it can be a complicated game. This lesson breaks it all down for you (I recommend teaching it in 4 separate lessons with practice in between). Practice hands are included
2nd - 8th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math
Gold Rush! - A St. Patrick's Day Themed Math Game
This is a battleship-type game. Students practice mental math strategies to solve equations involving addition of 2 digit numbers to 3 digit numbers. There is some regrouping involved. An added challenge to the game is to use a coordinate grid system to create the math problems.
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Mental Math
Find the Treasure! | PIXEL ART Multiply by 5s | Self-Checking Google Sheets
Make multiplication practice exciting with this self-checking digital pixel art activity. Students solve multiplication problems and type their answers into the spreadsheet. When answers are correct, pieces of a colorful mystery picture appear. As students complete the problems, a treasure chest full of coins and jewels is revealed. This activity focuses on multiplying by 5s, helping students build multiplication fact fluency while staying engaged. Because the spreadsheet gives instant feedb
2nd - 6th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.C.7
, MP1
No Prep Enrichment Packets! Decimal, Fraction, Area Puzzles, Algebraic + LEVEL B
Print and go challenge pack includes 50+ challenging and creative tasks to boost problem solving skills, number sense and mental math in a fun way! Your fast finishers will love the puzzles and creative options and will likely struggle through a few! FINALLY! :) I have them arranged into 5 packets of 10 tasks each with cover sheets. The Mega Bundle includes ALL of the spiraled packets like this one and all 200 scaffolded tasks that are labeled A-E and are also organized by TOPIC so you can ea
4th - 8th
Mental Math, Place Value
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