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Pairs of Whole Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Mathematical reasoning and linear systems are two of the strategies used to solve this number puzzle. Your learners will enjoy the challenge and the variety of ways to approach this challenge.
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The Locker Game

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Here is a learning activity that incorporates a classic puzzle in mathematics. Young mathematicians are guided through a series of statements that describe rounds of pupils opening and closing lockers. The first person opens all 20...
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Math in English Skills I Exercise Book: Addition and Subtraction

For Students 1st - 6th
Whether your pupils need extra help or they simply need to practice their basic computation skills, this packet will do the trick. It includes a written rationale, answer key, and over 10 pages of double-digit addition and subtraction...
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Sudoku Puzzle

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Sudoku puzzle, students solve a given Sudoku puzzle. The solution to the puzzle is provided at the bottom of the page. Links to other puzzles are provided.
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Puzzle Potpourri

For Students 5th - 8th
In this math word problems worksheet, students solve math word problems which are read like puzzles in groups. Students complete 5 word problems containing one to three digit numbers.
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Cross "Calcuword" Puzzle

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this math crossword puzzles worksheet, students compute 100 math problems on a calculator to find the words that belong in the 4 crossword puzzles.
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Cross Number Puzzle Problem

For Students 7th - 9th
In this cross number puzzle worksheet, students read clues, write equations, and solve the equation.  They place the answers in a crossword puzzle.  This one-page worksheet contains 8 problems.  The answers are provided on...
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Addition Squares

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this math worksheet, students practice using logical problem-solving skills in mathematics. The sheet is intended to be a teacher's guide.
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My Name Puzzle

For Teachers K
Students solve a name puzzle, write their name six times, and identify their name on their envelope.
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The Pascal Problem

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Pascal worksheet, students begin at the center of a rhombus to identify the number of ways the word "Pascal" may be found.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 puzzle.  The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Logic Puzzle: Who Teaches What?

For Students 8th - 10th
In this logic puzzle, students determine who teaches what using 14 clues.  The answers are listed at the bottom of the page.
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The Dominoes Problem

For Students 7th - 9th
In this dominoes puzzle, students, using dominoes, create a 4 x 4 square which has equal sums for each of the four sides.  This one-page problem contains 1 problem. 
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Introduction: Multiplication Math Puzzles

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this multiplication worksheet, students solve two multiplication math puzzles to find the trail that lead to the sum of each one. Students start from 5 going right horizontally.
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Math Vocabulary Spiral Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math vocabulary learning exercise, students solve the clues for math vocabulary words to fill in the blanks in a crossword. Students complete 8 problems.
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Word Puzzles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this word puzzles worksheet, students determine 18 words with missing letters.  Students use math vocabulary to fill in missing letters of categories of words such as operations, numbers, and quadrilaterals.
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Math Puzzle: Numbers 0-4

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math puzzle worksheet, students fill in numbers 0-4 in squares equaling the same sum going across and down. Answers are included on page 3.
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Addition Problem Sets

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this addition problem set worksheet, students practice their math skills as they solve 10 addition problems in this math puzzle.
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Math Treasure Hunt

For Students 4th - 8th
In this math treasure hunt learning exercise, students complete problems that relate to the answer from the problem before until they reach the last problem. Students complete 6 problems.
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Weekly Math Challenge

For Teachers K - 5th
Students solve a new math challenge every week. In this math center activity, students explain the process of solving the weekly challenge. Students are assessed on what is included in their challenge notebook. Students earn rewards for...
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Goldentail's Rounding Railroad

For Students 5th - 6th
In this number puzzle activity, students solve 24 equations in each of two sets of multiplication and division problems. They circle each answer and round them to the nearest whole number. They use the secret code that is shown in a box...
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Prime Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem where they fill a grid with numbers from 0-9. This problem is a variation of sodoku. There is an answer key.
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Word Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using equations to solve real world problems. There is one problem with an answer key.
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Puzzles

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students match visual attributes by completing puzzles of known objects.
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Scrabble Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students use clues to determine each word and the correct placement of each word played in a Scrabble game.  The one page worksheet contains one problem.  Answers are not provided.