Bentley Bogle

This is a set of 5 puzzles, varying from easy to challenging, that require whole numbers to be entered into grids, so that rows and columns add up to specified totals following some rules and conditions. The solvers must use logic. These puzzles could give the buyer ideas for others that are similar. The concept covered is partition of whole numbers. The puzzles can be used to challenge and entertain learners from Grade 6 to 12. This is a pdf file.

As students race to find treasure buried under a number line by Bobo the sinister clown, they get fun in practicing addition and subtraction of two integers. The way the game is played causes the students to generate their own exercises, freeing the teacher for other tasks. If you buy this product, you will get pictures of special decorated playing cards and a description of gameplay. You can print and cut out the pictures, then glue them to stiff backing. It is expected that you would explain a

This is a fun activity for any grade from one to twelve. It usually produces a high level of excitement and engagement. I have used it on field trips and math camps with grade eleven students. The file is a Word file.