Ellen Ward

Looking for an activity to get your students engaged and thinking critically? This list of 10 math activities plus 1 bonus general game gets them up and working collaboratively to solve these problems. These activities are low floor high ceiling, allowing students of all skill levels to participate. These are great for the beginning of the year, the beginning of class, or as a challenge day activity. Enjoy!

Want to review adding and subtracting large numbers? This activity/assignment is a great way for kids to be creative and practice this skill at the same time. Students will purchase large-ticket items for a celebrity of their choice and then add up the costs. Periodically there are discounts to be applied, so they can practice subtracting large numbers too.