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GT Task Cards | Master of Rules - Stretch (2nd/3rd) | Constraint Thinking

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MASTER OF RULES: STRETCH Constraint Logic Task Cards for Grades 2–3 Ready to stretch their thinking?Master of the Rules: Stretch Level challenges students to manage more complex constraints, multi-step reasoning, and deeper number relationships. Students must build fractions, multi-digit numbers, multiplication equations, geometric shapes, and creative designs — all while satisfying layered rules. This level pushes students to think strategically and revise when needed. What Makes This Differen

2nd - 3rd

Basic Operations, Geometry, Other (ELA)

Negative Numbers Task Cards | Word Problems

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Asa Jomard - Think Dive

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

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Asa Jomard - Think Dive

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

Curiosity Labs

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GlitterAndGifted

Critical Thinking Labs & Open-Ended Task Cards | Grades 2–5Transform early finisher time, centers, and enrichment into a space where students think deeply, explore ideas, and stay engaged. Curiosity Lab is a structured, no-prep system of four engaging “labs” designed to build critical thinking through open-ended challenges, problem solving, and creative exploration. Students don’t just complete tasks—they investigate, question, design, and explain their thinking. What’s Included: This resour

2nd - 5th

Basic Operations, General Science

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: Critical Thinking Toolkit Bundle | Curiosity Lab + Recording Sheets | Grades 2–5

Order of Operations Match Game: Pair word problems & expressions w/ parentheses

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Math Viking

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 us

3rd - 5th

Basic Operations, Numbers, Order of Operations

CCSS

3.OA.A.3

, 3.OA.D.8

, 4.OA.A.3

Also included in: Order of Operations Match Game BUNDLE! All levels! Grades 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

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