Simply Math

A great activity that's hard to classify: A team building activity?A challenge for capable students?A sponge for extra time?Something for your sub folder?Check out the preview to see that students fill in the multiples of a number and then connect the numbers on a circle. Patterns appear that can help students understand that math has patterns. The patterns could be discussed by a team of students who completed a worksheet for the same number and then colored in different ways to show the diffe

My students are fascinated by this activity. Consider using it as you introduce, review, or practice multiplication facts. It helps students to see the patterns created by products. Use two worksheets to list the multiples of each number 2-10. Convert the two-digit products to single digits. Use a circle with numbers next to the list to show the pattern created by the products. Capable primary grade students could enjoy completing this activity. Capable intermediate grade students might choos

My kids LOVE these puzzles. They are challenged to figure out a number pattern, then use it to solve the puzzle to find a word that's math vocabulary. Solve the puzzle correctly and the word is spelled correctly. Print in black and white or color. Print two puzzles on a page OR project puzzles saved one to each page. Bonus: A blank sheet with a new alien can be used by an interested student or team of students to create a new puzzle to share with classmates. Give students a certificate congratu