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Cognitive Thinking & Processes Cards: Reflection & Critical Thinking PDF
These are easy print and go reflection cards that allow students to independently discuss higher-order and critical thinking strategies in NUMERACY. They include sentence steps, steps to success, helpful hints and an initial prompt. Where can I use these?- Model critical thinking as a class - Peer reflection as discussion - Independent reflection - Plenary/end of lesson task What is included?9 x Numeracy Reflection Cards 9 x Digital Numeracy Reflection Cards It can be used in the classroom as cu
4th - 6th
Applied Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Pause and Solve
Help your students solve math problems one step at a time. Do your students shut down when looking at a problem to solve? I made this resource and taught my students how to use the Pause & Solve step by step process. Checklists and sticky notes are a novelty for students. Try this resource out and see for yourself their improvement. I print this resource in color on white cardstock and laminate. I work through a few problems using this resource either whole group or small group depending on my
2nd - 12th
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Solve It: Problem Solving Organizer
An easy to track and grade problem solving graphic organizer that emphasizes the PROCESS more than the SOLUTION! Students are guided through a step by step process and can get an A even if their solution is incorrect!
3rd - 11th
Other (Math)
Marble Run Lab Sheet
This data sheet walks students through the design process of making a slow marble run. I included areas where they need to measure and average times.
3rd - 6th
Other (Math), Physics
Build a Bridge STEM Activity | Engineering Challenge for Kindergarten & Grade 1
This STEM Engineering Challenge helps young learners explore problem-solving, creativity, and basic engineering skills through a fun hands-on activity. Students will become engineers as they plan, build, test, and improve a bridge using simple materials. This activity follows the Engineering Design Process and is perfect for introducing STEM concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate way. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✔ STEM challenge cover page ✔ “What is the Challenge?” introduction ✔ Materials checklist
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Other (Math), Writing
Math subtraction placement blank Montessori printable
Help children with number placement, subtraction, and vertical problem solving with this Montessori-style blank printable! Children simply align their numerals in the boxes and easily track their processes through using the grid system!
PreK - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
Logic Levels 2 and 3 Strategies Full Size Page Posters
Deductive reasoning requires various strategies to help one think through the process. These full page posters list 8 strategies to help students complete these puzzles that are more difficult than the Level 1 logic grid puzzles. Just print these pages, laminate, and hang in your classroom for students to use as a reference.
4th - 7th
Mental Math
Math Enrichment: Math Project: Create a Board Game : End of Year
Engaging Math Project! Students will be guided through the step by step process of creating a board game. Steps are detailed, yet easy to follow. Scoring rubric included! Math Projects Real World Math Projects Project Based Learning Math Make your own board gameCreate a math board gameCreate a math game Math PBL Activities Math Performance Tasks Hands-On Math Projects Math Enrichment Projects End of Year Math Projects Collaborative Math Projects Creative Math ProjectsChallengeProblem S
3rd - 6th
Math, Other (Arts)
STEM Activity Math Multiplication Challenge | Math PBL | Math Extension
This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their multiplication skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children use multiplication creature and power-up cards and recycled materials to ultimately create a playable game. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use their multiplica
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.C.7
, K-2-ETS1-2
+7
Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions
STEM Activity Math Rounding | Math PBL | Math Extension
This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their rounding skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children round amounts of tokens to buy recycled materials to ultimately create an animal. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it is differentiated, includes rubrics, parent letters, and printable or digital student journals to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use their rounding know
3rd - 4th
Engineering, Place Value
CCSS, NGSS
3.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.3
, K-2-ETS1-2
+7
Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions
STEM Activity Math Geometry Challenge | Math PBL | Math Extension
This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their geometry knowledge! It is a highly engaging activity where the children use geometry and recycled materials to create a map of an area around the school. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension! This product includes:Teacher Directions PrintableRubricsPare
3rd - 4th
Engineering, Geometry
CCSS, NGSS
4.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
, 4.G.A.3
+8
Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions
STEM Activity Math Addition with Regrouping | Math PBL | Math Extension
This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their addition with regrouping skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children use creature number cards and power-up cards and recycled materials to ultimately create a playable game. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use their ad
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.7
, 3.NBT.A.2
+9
Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions
STEM Activity Math Subtraction w/ Regrouping | Math PBL | Math Extension
This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their subtraction with regrouping skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children use creature number cards and power-down cards and recycled materials to ultimately create a playable game. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use the
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, K-2-ETS1-2
+7
Also included in: STEM Math Activities Bundle | Math PBL | Math Extensions
4th-5th Grade Math Flip Book: Multi-Digit Multiplication
This Upper-Elementary Grade Math Flip Book provides students with a clear, step-by-step process for solving multi-digit multiplication problems. Designed as a visual reference, this resource helps students slow down, follow a consistent process, and correctly apply place value and regrouping when multiplying larger numbers. ✅ Students learn how to: Multiply a multi-digit number by a single digit Multiply two 2-digit numbers Multiply two 3-digit numbers Use place value and regrouping correctly
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
Also included in: Math Flip-Books | Complete Interactive Notebook Bundle | Grades 4-6
3rd–4th Grade Math Flip Book: Perimeter
This 3rd–4th Grade Math Flip Book provides students with a clear, step-by-step process for understanding and calculating perimeter. Designed as a visual reference, this resource helps students build a conceptual understanding of perimeter while learning multiple ways to find the distance around a two-dimensional shape. ✅ Students learn how to: Understand perimeter as the distance around a shape Find perimeter using grid models and counting units Find perimeter when side lengths are given Measu
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.D.8
Also included in: Math Flip-Books | Complete Interactive Notebook Bundle | Grades 4-6
3rd–4th Grade Math Flip Book: Area
This 3rd–4th Grade Math Flip Book provides students with a clear, step-by-step process for understanding and calculating area. Designed as a visual reference, this resource helps students build a conceptual understanding of area before applying formulas and solving problems. Students learn that area represents the number of unit squares inside a two-dimensional shape and practice finding area using multiple representations. ✅ Students learn how to: Define area using unit squares Find area by c
3rd - 4th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
+1
Also included in: Math Flip-Books | Complete Interactive Notebook Bundle | Grades 4-6
Partial Quotients Division Fold-Up (2-Digit Divisor) | Step-by-Step | Grades 4–6
✅ Teach Long Division with the Partial Quotients Strategy (2-Digit Divisors) for Grades 4–6! Help students solve division problems with multi-digit divisors without getting stuck in the traditional algorithm. This interactive fold-up shows how to break numbers into manageable parts using place value and multiples of ten so learners can understand the process instead of guessing steps. Perfect for math notebooks, reteaching, or reference pages, this resource builds confidence when students move
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.6
, 5.NBT.B.6
Also included in: 5th Grade Math Fold-Up Bundle | 41 Interactive Notebook Activities
Logic Puzzles - Brain Teaser Puzzles with Grids - Set 1
Logic Puzzles with GridsThis Logic Puzzle Brain Teaser set is a fun way for students to practice problem solving and logical reasoning. Students use inferencing, process of elimination, and critical thinking to solve each logic puzzle. Solving Logic Puzzles: Each puzzle has a situation with elements that need to be matched. Carefully read the clues. Use the grid to determine pairs that match. Place an X in the boxes where a pair does not match. Place an O in the boxes where the pair matches.
3rd - 5th
Other (Math)
Also included in: Logic Puzzles - Brain Teaser Puzzles with Grids {BUNDLE}
PROBLEM SOLVING PRACTICES
Problem solving practices is a visual resource that aims to help give younger learners prompts and clues about the choices they can make during the problem solving process. While the cards are particularly suited to mathematics, they can also be used in other problem solving areas.
Aim: To provide examples of mindsets and skills that people need to solve problem
Subject links: Can be used in any subject that needs problem solving strategies
Included in the resource: Seven problem solving prac
2nd - 5th
Math, Science
Valentine Logical Reasoning Puzzles
25 ITEMS with ANSWER KEY ALSO INCLUDES: Empty Puzzle Sheet that the students can use to create their own puzzles Skills developed: Inductive reasoning, logical prediction, problem solving, analytical thinking, memory, visual perception, processing speed, information literacy OTHER VALENTINE-THEMED PUZZLES VALENTINE Rebus Puzzle Game Frames 251–275 PNGsInverted Word and Number Reading (English and Math Integration Task Cards)Word Pairing Bingo Game ♥ 200 Compound Words
4th - 12th
Math
Sudoku for Kids BUNDLE Improving Logic & Reasoning 4x4 Easy Activity Worksheets
This Sudoku for Kids BUNDLE is the perfect way to help your child develop their logic and reasoning skills. With 240 easy 4x4 activity worksheets, they can have fun while learning problem-solving strategies. Each worksheet includes helpful hints and tips, so no matter the skill level, your child can progress and improve their game. Plus, our bundle provides a wide variety of puzzles to keep them engaged in the learning process. Let your child take an exciting and imaginative journey through the
3rd - 6th
Math
Area Models | 2 Digit Multiplication Strategies Performance Assessment Test Prep
Area Models Task Cards - Give your students practice with 2-digit Multiplication Strategies! Teaching 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication goes far beyond memorization, and these rigorous, hands-on math task cards are designed to help your students truly understand the process. This engaging detective-themed task card set challenges students to apply higher-level thinking skills as they solve multiplication problems using area models, partial products, the distributive property, and mathematical r
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 4.OA.A.2
+2
PLAN A PARTY 4th Grade Math Enrichment Project Decimals Area Elapsed Time
With this Plan A Party real-world math project, your students will become expert event planners as they design the ultimate birthday celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Moneybags! They will apply a range of important math skills like elapsed time, multi-step problem solving, and estimating to pull off the party of the century. Perfect to use for 4th grade math enrichment of 5th grade review. Math Skills Students Will Use:estimatingmulti-digit addition and subtraction (whole numbers and decimals)area a
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.7
+19
PBL Baking up Business
Working on graphing, addition, division, money, research, graphing, fractions, and writing and opinion piece. A great tool for a PBL beginning 4th grade or ending 3rd grade. Many review skills included. A fun way to incorporate them and engage students in the PBL process.
Step by Step guide
Task cards
printables to complete each step
project rubric
Tic-Tac-Toe independent rubric to extend project with rubric attached
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Math
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.OA.C.7
, 3.NF.A.1
+6
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