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Divisibility Rules PowerPoint Slides Numbers 2-10 Divisibility Teaching Slides
Divisibility Rules PowerPoint Slides For Numbers 2-10: Mini Lesson. Teaching PowerPoint Slides.These PowerPoint slides focus on introducing students to the divisibility rules for the numbers 2-10. It is broken into 6 sets of mini slides for easy use; Set 1: Divisibility rules for 2, 5, & 10.Set 2: Divisibility rules for 3&4.Set 3: Divisibility rules for 6.Set 4: Divisibility rules for 7.Set 5: Divisibility rules for 8.Set 6: Divisibility rules for 9. They can be used as a mini-review or lesson
4th - 7th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
Negative Numbers Task Cards | Word Problems
Negative Numbers Word Problems — 48 Winter Task Cards Make practising negative numbers fun with this set of 24 winter-themed task cards! Covering a wide range of skills, these cards challenge students to apply their knowledge of integers in real-world contexts — from submarine depths and temperature changes to bank balances and algebraic expressions. Perfect for maths centres, early finishers, partner work, or whole-class review. What's included:48 task cards (colour and black & white versions)S
5th - 6th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
Negative Numbers Word Problems
Negative Numbers Word Problems — 24 Winter Task Cards | GATEMake practising negative numbers fun with this set of 24 winter-themed task cards! Covering a wide range of skills, these cards challenge students to apply their knowledge of integers in real-world contexts — from submarine depths and temperature changes to bank balances and algebraic expressions. Perfect for maths centres, early finishers, partner work, or whole-class review. What's included:24 task cards (colour and black & white vers
5th - 6th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
Also included in: Negative Numbers Task Cards | Word Problems
7-Day Math Logic Puzzles | Daily Brain Teasers & Enrichment Games-Week 2
Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a full week of engaging math logic puzzles! Secret Cipher: 7-Day Math Logic Challenge Week 2 is a structured daily enrichment resource designed for Grades 4–9. Each day introduces a different type of math-based logic puzzle, making this pack perfect for early finishers, bell ringers, math centers, enrichment blocks, sub plans, and homeschool learning. This resource goes beyond worksheets by encouraging students to analyze patterns, apply r
4th - 9th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Place Value
7-Day Math Logic Puzzles | Daily Brain Teasers & Enrichment Games-Week 1
Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a full week of engaging math logic puzzles! Secret Cipher: 7-Day Math Logic Challenge is a structured daily enrichment resource designed for Grades 4–8. Each day introduces a different type of math-based logic puzzle, making this pack perfect for early finishers, bell ringers, math centers, enrichment blocks, sub plans, and homeschool learning. This resource goes beyond worksheets by encouraging students to analyze patterns, apply reasonin
4th - 8th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Place Value
NYT - Inspired Pips Domino Puzzle Games *Includes 3 Levels Each* BUNDLE
Bring critical thinking, logic, and math problem-solving into your classroom with these Domino Logic Puzzles 🎲, inspired by the style of the NYT “Pips” game! This hands-on activity helps students build number sense, comparison skills, and pattern recognition using domino tiles. Each puzzle challenges students to place dominoes on a grid where every region follows a simple rule—such as “equal (=),” “not equal (≠),” “number = 4,” “greater than 6,” or “less than 10.” Perfect for gifted a
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
NYT - Inspired Pips Domino Puzzle Games *Includes 3 Levels* Version 1
Bring critical thinking, logic, and math problem-solving into your classroom with these Domino Logic Puzzles 🎲, inspired by the style of the NYT “Pips” game! This hands-on activity helps students build number sense, comparison skills, and pattern recognition using domino tiles. Each puzzle challenges students to place dominoes on a grid where every region follows a simple rule—such as “equal (=),” “not equal (≠),” “number = 4,” “greater than 6,” or “less than 10.” Perfect for gifted
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
Also included in: NYT - Inspired Pips Domino Puzzle Games *Includes 3 Levels Each* BUNDLE
NYT - Inspired Pips Domino Puzzle Games *Includes 3 Levels* Version 2
Bring critical thinking, logic, and math problem-solving into your classroom with these Domino Logic Puzzles 🎲, inspired by the style of the NYT “Pips” game! This hands-on activity helps students build number sense, comparison skills, and pattern recognition using domino tiles. Each puzzle challenges students to place dominoes on a grid where every region follows a simple rule—such as “equal (=),” “not equal (≠),” “number = 4,” “greater than 6,” or “less than 10.” Perfect for gifted
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
Also included in: NYT - Inspired Pips Domino Puzzle Games *Includes 3 Levels Each* BUNDLE
Flip for Math: Order of Operations Step-by-Step Flow Chart (Grades 5–6)
This Flip for Math: Order of Operations resource provides students with a clear, step-by-step system for solving multi-step expressions involving parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Designed to support struggling learners and independent problem-solvers, this flip book walks students through the decision-making process required to correctly apply the order of operations—one step at a time. What’s Included: ✔️ Step-by-step Order of Operations flip b
5th - 6th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
5.OA.A.1
, 5.OA.A.2
, 6.EE.A.1
Also included in: Bundled 4 Savings: Numerical Expressions and Order of Operations
Math Activity| Pattern Puzzles | Algebraic Thinking| Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Challenge your students to think like mathematicians with this complete collection of number pattern puzzles! Students analyse four 2×2 number grids, find the hidden rule connecting all four numbers, and use it to work out the missing number. With 32 puzzles (68 slides total) across four differentiated difficulty levels — Starter, Intermediate, Challenging, and Expert — this resource grows with your learners and keeps every student in the productive struggle zone. This resource is perfect for
3rd - 6th
Algebra, Applied Math, Basic Operations
6:50
Algebra's Hidden Structure: — Videos + Worksheets (Free)
Why do bright students suddenly struggle when they move from arithmetic to algebra? After decades of teaching both remedial and advanced math, I discovered the answer: students memorize rules without understanding the structure underneath. "Keep, Change, Flip." Separate rules for every combination of positive and negative numbers. Tricks that work but hide the connections. Research I conducted with Dr. Lee V. Stiff confirmed what I suspected — when college algebra students who believed they "c
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Algebra, Basic Operations, Order of Operations
Cribbage Basics Math Game | How to Play Cribbage Step-by-Step Slides & Practice
Make math fun with this Cribbage Basics Math Game resource for Grades 5 and up! This complete, easy-to-follow set teaches students how to play Cribbage while building key math, logic, and problem-solving skills. The editable slideshow walks through the rules of Cribbage step by step, from dealing cards and pegging points to counting 15s, pairs, and runs. Animated slides help students visualize how scoring works, making tricky math concepts like addition to 15 and combinations much easier to gra
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS
7.EE.A.1
, 7.EE.A.2
, 7.EE.B.4
+8
Middle School Math Warm Ups – Divide Signed Numbers Flashcard Routine
Divide Signed Numbers Flash Cards – Sets A, B & C – Integer Division Practice – Printable Math Fluency for Grades 6–8Description Build rock‑solid fluency with dividing positive and negative integers. This bundle includes three printable flash‑card sets (A–C) that progress from intro facts to challenge problems, plus rule cards and answer keys. Perfect for daily warm‑ups, partner practice, intervention, and test prep. Simple, uncluttered design keeps attention on the math. How it works: Print,
5th - 10th
Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations
CCSS
7.NS.A.2a
, 7.NS.A.2b
The Candy Conundrum
The Candy Conundrum: A Critical Thinking Challenge Grades: 6–7 (Gifted & Advanced Learners) Time: 30 minutes Materials: Paper and pencil only Prep: None The Candy Conundrum is a high-engagement logic and reasoning activity that challenges students to divide a set amount of candy using multiple constraints. Students must analyze rules, make strategic decisions, and defend their reasoning—perfect for gifted learners who need more than a one-right-answer task. Students are given 90 pieces of candy
5th - 8th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
, 7.NS.A.1
, 7.NS.A.2
+1
Percent Double Number Line Quiz | Visual Percent Word Problems Assessment
Model, Solve, Understand — Percent Mastery with Double Number Lines This quiz assesses student understanding of percent relationships using double number lines and real-world scenarios. It includes visual tables and multi-step word problems aligned to percent standards and conceptual learning. Skills Assessed: - Using double number lines to model percent relationships - Solving percent word problems involving part/whole relationships - Applying proportional reasoning in real-world contexts Why
5th - 8th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
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 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
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