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Math Logic Puzzles are perfect for practicing adding and subtracting groups of 10, making groups of 10 to add on, place value, missing addends/subtrahends, and introducing algebraic thinking. This bundle of math puzzlers are ideal for math enrichment and challenge!
Math Logic Puzzles are perfect for practicing adding and subtracting groups of 10, making groups of 10 to add on, place value, missing addends/subtrahends, and introducing algebraic thinking. This bundle of math puzzlers are ideal for math enrichment and challenge! You are saving $18 by purchasing the bundle!
So often it seems that finding just-right resources for all of our learners is a full time job, especially for our highest group of mathematicians. These are the friends working a grade-level (or two) above 1st grade and the ones who sometimes struggle to show growth on District Assessment programs (STAR, MAP, iReady, etc.). The question becomes – How do I challenge these students and move them forward?
When offering math challenges, students need to apply their math skills in flexible and unconventional ways. Students have to routinely ask themselves “Does my answer make sense?” as well as, be able to justify their answers.
INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE… (160 PUZZLES)
INCLUDED IN EACH MONTH’S RESOURCE…
The tasks in this resource require students to find the unknown value. When working with these problems, students are intertwining their understandings of addition, subtraction, doubles, missing addends, balancing equations, and
commutative property.
I would suggest using these cards in small group before placing them in a center. Initially, my 1st grade friends panicked. As a group we talked using growth-mindset language and continuing trying numbers until students discovered patterns in the cards and between the numbers. I did want and let my students struggle. If supported too much, these brain teasers won’t be difficult. Accomplishing difficult tasks allows students to develop a mindset of growth and resilience. Students know it’s okay to make mistakes, try the wrong number, or unknowingly defend the wrong number. The sense of accomplishment when students complete a puzzle task (sometimes taking up to 15-20 minutes) is significant. Now, my highest mathematicians beg for these cards and love the challenge. Our motto has quickly become, “Our brains love to do hard things.
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***For other math resources, check out my Math Puzzlers Set #2, Math Puzzlers Set #3, Primary Math Centers, and Differentiated 120s Chart.
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Gillian L. –
I stumbled across these slides and am so glad I did. Easily incorporated into my morning meeting slides, allowing my students to start thinking math and turn on their brains before moving on to our main math lesson. Love the ease of using these. Thanks ?
Kelsey M. –
This was a great resource for my class. Easy to use!
Kari Anne –
My math fast finishers were looking for a challenge. These puzzles were the perfect solution!
Nicholas V. –
There are several incorrect answers that we have seen in looking at the first section of login puzzles. I am assuming negative numbers are not used and there are inconsistencies.
Michelle I. –
This is a great resource. This is going to be perfect to help challenge my high performing students while they continue to practice grade level skills.
AppleGreen D. –
This was such a great mathematical thinking resource for my students. It really gave us an opportunity to think mathematically and critically. The monthly themes were cute. We used them just about the entire year and the level of difficulty was well scaled.
Allisan K. –
I used these with my students who needed extensions. It was a great resource and a perfect challenge for them!
Dawn U. –
What a fun hands-on math activity! I am always looking for different ways to keep children engaged in math study activities. This worked with hands on materials and calm routines for independence.
Susannah C. –
These were quite challenging for a small group of my first graders. I used them with my high ability/fast finisher group. They worked independently on the puzzles, and later compared answers with each other. The conversation was great! They enjoyed the challenge!
Amanda L. –
This is a great resource. I used it during my morning meetings to get my students thinking.
Andrea Street –
My students used this in centers and were able to do independently.
Building a Foundation –
I love these activities and the opportunities they provide my students to develop their mathematical thinking.
Stefani Bryant –
I love using this with my gifted and talented students!
Claire L. –
This is a great resource! Thank you so much! My students loved it!
Jessica J. –
This is a great resource for building algebraic thinking.
Leslie B. –
Students loved these! They beg to do them everyday. Puzzles come in a variety of levels.