Thinking Notes

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Gifted & Talented: Convergent/Divergent Thinking

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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

Discovery Lesson | Inverse Operations & One-Step Equations | Student-Led

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Plan in Peace

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

Also included in: Discovery Lessons Bundle | One-Step & Two-Step Equations | Student-Led

November Project Based Learning Math Project - 4th Grade Thanksgiving Math Task

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The Teacher Studio

This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a holiday feast. Students apply addition and subtraction, elapsed time, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task.Your students are going to plan an entire holiday meal — figuring out how much food to make, how lo

3rd - 5th

Arithmetic, Other (Math), Telling Time

CCSS

3.MD.A.1

, 4.MD.A.1

, 4.MD.A.2

Also included in: Differentiated Real World Math Projects | Open-Ended Problem Solving Tasks

Change Challenge Task Cards Number Sense Puzzles using Coins

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Rachel Lynette

These fun task cards are meant for older students and go beyond simply counting coins. Students are challenged to find the correct combination of coins to make a given amount of money. Students will reinforce their change counting skills while using their logic skills and number sense. For the google digital slides, students just drag and drop the coins. If working with the printed task cards, it is important for them to have real or plastic coins available to work with as they solve each proble

3rd - 5th

Math

Math Mats & Graphic Organizers

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taught by hendershot

❇️ Scaffold Key Math Skills with Ease! ❇️ Support your students’ math understanding with these versatile Math Mats & Graphic Organizers! Designed for Grades 3-6, these 20 clear and structured mats help students break down complex math problems and build confidence across essential concepts. ✨ Includes organizers for: Multi-Digit Operations (whole numbers & decimals) Multiplication (2x1, 3x1, 4x1, and 2x2) Division (2-, 3-, and 4-digit dividends) Rounding (whole numbers & decimals) Comparing &

3rd - 6th

Basic Operations, Math, Place Value

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