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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
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
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
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
Complete 3 Day Lesson on Coordinate Points - Notes, Slides, Vocab, Activities
Lesson 2 of 4 - 3 Day Lesson Plan with Notes and Activities – Graphing Points, Ordered Pairs, and Real-World Connections Build student confidence in graphing and coordinate planes with this comprehensive, ready-to-teach Algebra 1 lesson packet! Designed for three full days of instruction, this resource guides students step-by-step from identifying ordered pairs to connecting graphs with real-world situations. With 72 pages of materials, two Google Slide decks, and differentiated supports, you’ll
8th - 12th
Algebra, Other (Math)
CCSS
HSA-REI.D.10
, HSF-IF.C.7
, HSF-IF.C.7a
+3
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
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
Gifted & Talented: Convergent/Divergent Thinking
I use this activity to practice convergent vs. divergent thinking skills with my GT students. I also use it to introduce Hands on Equations as a way of demonstrating how a variable represents an unknown in an expression or equation, and that variable's value can change from one expression to the next. The document contains a series of puzzles for students to solve. For example, in the case of 12 M in a Y, M=months and Y=year. Puzzles progress from easy to difficult. Answers included. (Note:
4th - 7th
Algebra
CCSS
6.EE.A.2
, 7.EE.B.4
Math 8: Classifying Real Numbers, A Building Thinking Classrooms Task
Whether you are new to Building a Thinking Classroom or a veteran, this Thin-Sliced Lesson will help you teach math students how to classify Real Numbers. It includes everything you need to run a smooth, curricular, math BTC lesson. What's Included: Lesson ScriptLeveled PracticeConsolidation Script2 Templates for Notes to Your Future Forgetful Self (Filled in and Blank)Check Your Understanding WorksheetCollaboration RubricAnswer KeysPrintable Task CardsDesigned for Middle School Math Teachers, t
7th - 8th
Algebra
CCSS
8.NS.A.1
Also included in: Math 8: Real Number System - A Building Thinking Classrooms Unit
Math 8: Comparing Real Numbers - A Building Thinking Classroom Task
Whether you are new to Building a Thinking Classroom or a veteran, this Thin-Sliced Lesson will help you teach math students how to compare and order Real Numbers while exploring what it means to be irrational. It includes everything you need to run a smooth, curricular, math BTC lesson. What's Included: Lesson ScriptLeveled PracticeConsolidation Script2 Templates for Notes to Your Future Forgetful Self (Filled in and Blank)Check Your Understanding WorksheetCollaboration RubricAnswer KeysPrintab
7th - 8th
Algebra, Numbers
CCSS
8.NS.A.2
Also included in: Math 8: Real Number System - A Building Thinking Classrooms Unit
Printable Math Enrichment Game | Critical Thinking Activity | Fast Finisher Work
This Order & Chaos 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
Math 8: Multiplying Powers with the Same Base A Thinking Classrooms Lesson
Help students discover the rule for multiplying powers with the same base through a hands-on, pattern-based approach. This thin-slicing BTC lesson is designed for group collaboration, deep reasoning, and student-led generalization. Perfect for your middle school math classroom, this ready-to-use lesson includes a launch script, leveled task cards, consolidation prompts, and built-in notes and checks for understanding. ✅ What’s Included: Teacher Launch Script – Introduce powers of 10 with gui
7th - 8th
Algebra
What is an Angle Measure? What is a Radian? Notes, Assignment, and KEYS
Guided Notes, Assignment, and KEYS!Are you still saying an angle measure measures the space between two rays? The "openness" between two segments? Or even worse, a "rotation"?? If this is you, the misconceptions must stop! Relearn what you are measuring when measuring an angle. After this lesson, your kids will see radians as the superior angle measuring unit!
6th - 9th
Geometry, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSF-TF.A.1
Slope Intercept Form Guided Notes and Practice
This Slope Intercept Form resource includes guided notes and practice problems that can be completed together during whole group or small group instruction. You Try! problems and challenge problems are provided on the second page and can be completed as independent practice. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns about this resource! Thanks! AG Fonts were used in the creation of this product: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Groesbeck
8th - 9th
Algebra
CCSS
8.F.B.4
, HSA-REI.D.10
Montessori-Inspired Number of Farms in America Timeline
I think of this lesson as almost a 3D bar graph, which is a more concrete representation of large quantities in a way accessible to the young child. The lesson begins by demonstrating how to lay out the timeline in a number line format so that students understand the time frame of our lesson. Next, we go over historical changes in technology that have impacted the American farming industry. Finally, the students observe the growth and decline in the number of farms in our country. Provided is a
K - 6th
Math, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: Montessori-Inspired Agriculture Unit Bundle
Equations EE.7
These guided notes teach students how to solve one-step equations using addition in a simple, step-by-step format. Students learn how to identify subtraction in an equation, use the inverse operation of addition, and solve for the variable while keeping equations balanced. The resource includes clear examples, worked-out problems, and answer checks to help build confidence and reinforce algebraic thinking. Perfect for math intervention, independent practice, homework, small groups, or classroom
5th - 8th
Algebra, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
Broken Calculator Math Enrichment and Warm Up
Broken Calculators gets kids into rigorous mathematical thinking through whole group, small group, or independent practice. It is a way for enrichment and math warm ups and practices skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It is also perfect for remote OR in person students. This structure is also easy to adapt and differentiate, and is great for group work and mathematical conversations in the classroom. This product includes 7 weeks (40 slides) of daily practice. Dependi
3rd - 8th
Math, Mental Math
If I Ran the School - Project Based Learning
A creative, integrated project that promotes student voice, critical thinking, and global awareness.Unlock creativity, critical thinking, and global awareness in your classroom with the "If I Ran a School" Project. This engaging, detailed, and comprehensive project allows students to become innovative school designers, taking on the role of a school leader as they imagine and redesign their ideal school. Perfect for grades 4-6, this project combines research, reflection, and design in a way tha
4th - 7th
Applied Math, Reading, Writing
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+16
Christmas Math
Holiday problem solving rocks! Have you ever stopped to think what it would be like if someone really did receive ALL the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas?" It would be ghastly! In this problem solving project, students conduct a CLOSE read of the lyrics using critical thinking prompts, explore various ways of finding the TOTAL number of gifts received in the song (364 gifts), and complete a data table to explore one way of finding the solution. They write about their solutions
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Math
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