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Missionaries and Cannibals
In this missionaries and cannibals learning exercise, students read a word problem and use logic and deductive reasoning to solve the problem. This one-page learning exercise contains one problem. Answers are provided at the...
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Math Aptitude Test # 3
In this algebra worksheet, students answer word problems using everyday scenario. The problems are given in a riddle form to make it a brain teaser and grab the students' attention. There are 32 problems to be solved.
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Palindromic Numbers
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems using algebraic expressions. They solve a problem trying to produce a palindrome when all the numbers are added together. There is an answer key with this problem.
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3 Piles card Trick
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem by rewriting it in algebraic form. They use a card trick as their algebra problem. There is an answer key.
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Jesus + Bible = Church
In this cryptarithm activity, 9th graders are given a sentence and asked to solve using addition. They replace each letter with numbers to make up an addition problem. There is an answer key with this assignment.
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Addition Trick with Negative Numbers
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve word problems that combine rules about adding a negative number. There are 16 questions with an answer key.
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Electromagnetism
In this electromagnetism instructional activity, students complete one story problem using clues provided as well as 10 true and false questions.
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What is Coal?
Pupils receive instruction to answer the question "What is coal?". They then participate in several puzzles and problems to explore the subject of coal. They solve addition and subtraction problems and match letters with the letter code...
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Brainstorming Solutions
Students discuss common problems and interests with their classmates as a vehicle for problem solving. After sharing their problems, students work in groups to brainstorm possible solutions to their problems. This instructional...
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Send a Gift Cryptarithm
In this cryptarithm worksheet, students identify digits that stand for certain letters. They solve the addition cryptarithm. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided.
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Kincaid Creatures
Students brainstorm a list of nocturnal and diurnal wild animals they see in their community and discuss how the animals would be different if they were living during the Ice Age. Using a handout, they discover how archeologists record...
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More Games on Graphs
Students investigate various games employing graphs as game boards. In this game theory lesson, students problem solve through the use of graphs. The lesson is a list of both indoor and outdoor games to...
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Roman Numeral Trick
Eleventh graders rewrite given clues to help them solve a riddle. They try to figure out a word using the Roman Numeral Trick. An answer key is provided.
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Write Addition Number Sentences
In this addition practice instructional activity, students sharpen their math skills as they solve 6 math problems by writing addition number sentences.
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Puzzling Perimeters
Third graders use estimation, fractions and decimals to determine the perimeter of objects in the classroom. They are given a worksheet with a list of the items on it. The worksheet has columns beside each of the items for estimation and...
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Hidden Hundreds
This is a great puzzle like challenge for your advanced learners. They are given 5 problems to solve, they must show how many ways they can make to provided number using the given numbers in the box. For example: To make 800 they need to...
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Animals Piece by Piece
Learners sort organisms and objects into groups according to their parts and describe how the groups are formed.They identify body parts of animals from puzzle pieces, assemble the puzzle, and name the animal.
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Spellbound
In this crossword worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by solving a variety of clues. For example, "The direction where the sun sets."
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Wedded Bliss
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders solve a cryptogram involving addition. The one page worksheet contains one question. Solutions are included.
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Lake Crossing II
Students complete the following problem by using logic: Three couples, the Smiths, the Jones and the Browns wanted to go to the Brown's yacht that was moored a little way out in the lake. There was a dinghy to take them to the yacht but...
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Ed Tech
Third graders use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems. They use technology to enhance learning and problem solving. The software program called " Tan Free" allows students to rotate, or flip seven...
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Exercise Require Mathematical Operation 2
In this math skills worksheet, students solve 1 multiple choice problem that requires them to read a story problem and select the appropriate number sentence that represents the problem. Students may view the correct answers.
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Doublet
In this woord problem worksheet, learners change the word mood to barn by changing one letter at a time.
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Mazes: Which Animal Ate this Twig?
In this logic and problem solving instructional activity, students find the animal that ate the twig by completing a maze. Students begin at the picture of shredded tree bark and trace a path through an easy maze puzzle.