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Sudoku Puzzles for Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning Digital and Print
Sudoku Puzzles for Critical Thinking engages students in logical reasoning. Easel Activity included. This file includes a blank sudoku student answer sheet, 10 sudoku puzzles for printing (use in math centers or individually, or for projection on a whiteboard), and 5 sets of 4 puzzles for a group sudoku race to solve. Teacher directions include how to make reusable dry erase answer sheets so you can save ink, and suggestions for teaching Sudoku strategies. A great way to get students thinking!
6th - 9th
Math, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
Distance on the Coordinate Plane Between Two Points Notes & Practice Worksheets
In these activities, students practice using the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between 2 points. The first example has students find the distance between vertical and horizontal points so they can begin to count units and consider basic distance. The second example focuses on non-vertical, non-horizontal lines and requires forming a right triangle and using Pythagoras. Practice does involve higher order thinking and a word problem. The challenge version introduces the distance for
7th - 10th
Math
CCSS
8.G.B.8
Volume and Surface Area Notes and Practice
In these activities, students practice calculating volume and surface area of three-dimensional figures. Shapes include prisms, pyramids, cones, cylinders, and spheres. Students should be familiar with the Pythagorean Theorem in order to solve for missing side lengths. Higher order thinking questions involve finding volume of a composite three-dimensional figure, determining the height of a triangular pyramid given the volume and area of the base, selecting side lengths for a triangular prism
7th - 10th
Math
CCSS
7.G.B.6
, 8.G.B.7
, 8.G.C.9
Venn Diagrams Full No-Prep Mini Unit | Intro Activity, Guided Notes & Assignment
Make teaching Venn diagrams and probability stress-free and engaging with this all-in-one no-prep mini unit! Perfectly designed for IB Math (AI & AA) or any high school statistics and probability course, this bundle walks students from introduction to mastery through interactive activities, structured notes, and scaffolded practice. What’s Included: ✅ 1. “Roll & Sort Venn” Discovery ActivityGet students engaged as they roll dice, sort outcomes, and create real Venn diagrams with a partner! A
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, Statistics
CCSS
HSS-CP.A.1
, HSS-CP.A.2
, HSS-CP.A.3
+4
Chain Rule Activity Bundle | Guided Notes, Practice, Exit Tickets & Games
Help your calculus students understand the Chain Rule by thinking in layers! This resource uses a memorable inside-out “pretzel” approach to help students identify the inside function, track each layer of a composite function, and build the derivative one piece at a time. This is especially helpful for students who struggle with composition of functions, forget the inside derivative, or need a stronger foundation before future topics like u-substitution. What’s Included Guided notes Scaffol
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Calculus
Critical Thinking: Advanced Logic & Patterns | Scaffolded Sequences (K-G2)
Critical Thinking: Advanced Logic & Patterns | Scaffolded Sequences (K-Grade 2)Challenge young minds with logic puzzles inspired by world-class math competitions!Are you looking for high-quality resources that go beyond simple repetition? This Advanced Logic Sequences pack is designed to bridge the gap between basic patterns and complex cognitive reasoning. Inspired by the rigorous standards of SASMO and Math Kangaroo, these worksheets push students to observe, analyze, and deduce—not just gue
K - 3rd
Geometry, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
K.G.B.4
, 1.G.A.1
, 2.G.A.1
+2
Second Grade Common Core Operations & Algebraic Thinking H.O.T. Activities GATE
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2nd
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
Calculus AB Unit 8B (Volume) Notes: Guided Notes, Practice, Section MCQ & FRQ
These Calculus AB Unit 8B guided notes cover the volume sections Applications of Integration sections 8.7-8.12. They include worked examples and blank examples (teacher-led or for student practice). All sections include practice problems within the notes and end-of-section MCQs and an FRQ part. Topics IncludeVolumes of figures with known cross sections (squares, rectangles, triangles, semicircles)Volumes using the disc methodRevolutions about the x- and y-axes and other horizontal/vertical lines
10th - 12th
Calculus
Calculus AB Unit 8A (8.1-8.6) Notes: Guided Notes, Practice, Section MCQ & FRQ
These Calculus AB Unit 8A guided notes cover Applications of Integration sections 8.1-8.6. They include worked examples and blank examples (teacher-led or for student practice). All sections include practice problems within the notes and end-of-section MCQs and an FRQ part. Topics IncludeAverage value of a functionDisplacement and total distance with integralsFinding position from velocity and a starting pointNet Change Theorem and accumulation functions and integralsArea between curves as a fun
10th - 12th
Calculus
Area and Perimeter Notes and Practice
In these activities, students practice calculating area and perimeter of composite two-dimensional figures. Figures involve circles, quadrilaterals, and right triangles. Students should be familiar with the Pythagorean Theorem in order to solve for missing side lengths. Higher order thinking questions involve finding circumference given the area, calculating area of an isosceles right triangle with missing side lengths, and constructing a composite two-dimensional figure given specific parame
7th - 10th
Math
CCSS
7.G.B.4
, 7.G.B.6
, 8.G.B.7
Calculus AB Unit 7 Notes: Guided Notes, Practice, Section MCQ & FRQ
These Calculus AB Unit 7 guided notes cover Differential Equations. They include worked examples and blank examples (teacher-led or for student practice). All sections include practice problems within the notes and end-of-section MCQs and at least one FRQ part. Topics IncludeModeling with differential equationsChecking solutions to differential equationsSlope fields: creating, interpreting, sketching a particular solutionFinding general solutions to differential equations with separation of vari
10th - 12th
Calculus
Calculus AB Unit 6 Notes: Guided Notes, Examples, End-of-Section Practice
This resource is a set of Calculus AB Unit 6 guided notes designed for students in a Calculus AB class or similar introductory calculus course. It includes worked examples and unworked examples (teacher-led or for student practice). All sections but one include a Section Practice with 1 MCQ and 1 single-part FRQ. Topics IncludeAccumulation of changeRiemann Sums and the Trapezoidal RuleRiemann Sums in sigma notationThe Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Parts (1 & 2)Behavior of accumulated functions
10th - 12th
Calculus
Solving Two-Step Equations WORKSHEET • Guided Notes • Anchor Chart •Lesson Plan
Clear, scaffolded practice for solving two-step equations: poster, anchor chart, guided notes with word bank, and teacher's lesson plan—perfect for Grade 7 and Algebra readiness. Teach, practice, and check two-step equations in one download. This resource includes a classroom poster and anchor chart to cement the routine (undo +/−, then ×/÷, do it to both sides, then check), guided notes with a one-use word bank to lock vocabulary and steps, and 24 scaffolded problems arranged in clean 3×3 grids
7th - 8th
Algebra, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.EE.B.7
, 7.EE.B.3
, 7.EE.B.4a
+3
What Doesn't Belong Winter | Critical Thinking Activity
This Winter/Christmas/December activity is a great whole group or small group activity for students to develop critical thinking skills and reasoning. It can easily tie into literacy or math! You can see the ENTIRE packet by checking out the preview to make sure it is something that would be helpful in your classroom! Here is how it works best: Ask students which picture does not belong - what picture is different? (there are many diverse Christmas pictures!)There will be more than one answer t
PreK - 3rd
Math
Also included in: Winter Bundle | Math Resources | What Doesn't Belong, Critical Thinking
Linear vs Nonlinear Equations–Desmos Building Thinking Classrooms Activity
Linear vs Nonlinear Equations– Desmos Building Thinking Classrooms Activity (Algebra 1)Help your Algebra 1 students discover what makes an equation linear or nonlinear using Desmos instead of memorizing a rule they’ll forget. This Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) activity is a student-centered, discovery-based lesson where students test, graph, simplify, and justify equations to uncover the structure of linear vs nonlinear relationships on their own. No front-loaded notes.No formula dumping
8th - 10th
Algebra
CCSS
8.F.A.1
, 8.F.B.4
, HSA-SSE.A.1
+8
Second Grade Common Core Geometry Higher Order Thinking Activities {GATE}
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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 e
2nd
Fractions, Geometry, Math
CCSS
2.G.A.1
, 2.G.A.2
, 2.G.A.3
T-Test & Hypothesis Testing | No-Prep Mini Unit Bundle (Notes, Activity & HW)
Make teaching t-tests effortless with this no-prep statistics mini unit designed for IB Math, AP Statistics, or any high school/college-level stats class. This bundle includes everything you need to introduce, practice, and assess two-sample t-tests, p-values, and hypothesis testing—no extra planning required! What’s Inside: Guided Notes: Clear instruction on null/alternative hypotheses, interpreting p-values, and calculating two-sample t-tests Interactive Activity: Engaging practice
10th - 12th
Other (Math), Statistics
CCSS
HSS-IC.B.4
Futoshiki Puzzles for Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning Digital and Print
Futoshiki Puzzles for Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning. Similar to sudoku puzzles, these puzzles are fun and promote brain power and logical problem-solving. Includes a blank Futoshiki student answer sheet, 10 printable Futoshiki puzzles (use in centers or individually, or for projection on a whiteboard), and 5 sets of 4 puzzles for a group Furoshiki race to solve. Teacher directions include how to make reusable dry erase answer sheets so you can save ink, and suggestions for teaching s
5th - 8th
Math
CCSS
MP1
Think Like An Engineer. 3 Poster Set. STEM classroom decor
Inspire and empower your students with our Think Like An Engineer 3 Poster Set. Based on the bestselling children's book "Girls Can Be Engineers", these posters feature diverse images of professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. Perfect for middle school classrooms or STEM enrichment programs. This set includes two prints: "Think Like An Engineer: Scientific Method" and "An Engineer is Someone Who." Each poster is designed to be printed at 18 x 24 inches, but can
PreK - 3rd
Other (Math), Other (Science)
Australian Money - COINS, NOTES, ADDITION, SUBTRACTION. Fish Market Workbook
Fish Market: Australian Money Workbook brings beauty and wonder into the maths classroom through hand-drawn artwork that inspires connection to the natural world. Designed for Year 2–3 students, this workbook helps learners use Australian coins and notes in real-life contexts while exploring fascinating fish facts that spark curiosity and c ross-curricular thinking. Activities include things such as building their own fish tank, which promotes autonomy and creativity as they practise money ski
1st - 4th
Financial Literacy, Money Math, Place Value
Thanksgiving Math Brain Teasers - Logic Puzzles with Differentiated Guided Notes
🎃 Challenge your students with this Pumpkin Logic Puzzle Math Challenge! Students use the numbers 1–9 to create equal sums across overlapping pumpkins, building addition, logic, and perseverance skills. Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving, this no-prep resource encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and MP1 perseverance—a fun and meaningful way to keep students engaged before the fall holidays! Includes a digital paperless option. ⏰️Short on time? Skip the scroll and hit the PREVIEW fo
4th - 6th
Mental Math, Social Emotional Learning
Math 8: Fractions to Decimals, Is It Rational? Building Thinking Classrooms Task
This math lesson was designed with the Building Thinking Classroom model in mind. This lesson is perfect for teaching the fundamentals of the Rational Number System by studying patterns in converting fractions to decimals. This is part of a larger 8th grade unit on Rational Numbers. This Resource Includes: Teacher Tips for BTCLesson Script for Launching an Thinking TaskLeveled Practice ProblemsConsolidation Script with suggested questionsTemplates for Notes to Your Future Forgetful SelfCheck You
7th - 9th
Algebra, Numbers
CCSS
8.NS.A.1
Also included in: Math 8: Real Number System - A Building Thinking Classrooms Unit
Percent Equations Notes & Practice | Scaffolded Strategy Code for Solving Percen
Crack the Percent Code — Visual Strategy for Mastering Percent Equations This scaffolded notes and practice resource introduces students to a strategy code system designed to help break down and solve percent equations. Perfect for conceptualizing percent-part-whole relationships and building procedural fluency with support. What Students Learn: - How to identify part, whole, and percent in a word problem - How to translate relationships into solvable equations - A custom color-coded system (co
5th - 7th
Arithmetic, Numbers
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
Printable Math Enrichment Game | Critical Thinking Activity | Fast Finisher Work
This Dots & Boxes Enrichment Game is a perfect math enrichment activity. This partner game challenges students to think critically about how to ensure they win the game. This can be used as a math center, or as an option for fast finishers. This is a great printable, no-prep enrichment game! An engaging option for gifted and talented students, as well as everyone else! This game is easy to differentiate to meet your needs. Great for 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students. This Product Includes:
3rd - 6th
Math
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