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Missing Dollar: the Bargain Hotel
In this missing dollar: the bargain hotel worksheet, 6th graders solve the math puzzle about paying for the hotel room using logic and problem solving.
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Patterns and Pentominoes
Students solve pentomino puzzles. In this problem solving instructional activity, students discuss how pentomino puzzles play into the plot of Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett and practice solving a pentomino puzzle on their...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Flame Test Colours
Scientists identify elements by the color of flame they produce because each element is defined by exactly one line on the emission spectrum. By completing a series of puzzles, scholars reinforce their knowledge of the results of flame...
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Ice Roads–Steiner Trees
As an introduction to Steiner Trees, class members are challenged to find the shortest paths to connect multiple points. The teacher introduces the problem by showing how to connect three points. Groups then go outside and construct a...
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Cross Number Puzzle
In this math worksheet, students solve a puzzle that uses numbers in a crossword type puzzle. The sheet is intended to be a teacher's guide.
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Fraction Puzzle Problems
Fifth graders design a fraction word problem PowerPoint presentation. In small groups they complete a storyboard graphic organizer for their word problem, evaluate another group's word problem, and create a PowerPoint presentation of...
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Math Crossword Puzzle x5
In this math crossword puzzle times five instructional activity, students problem solve ten mathematical equations and place their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Puzzled Penguin Proportions
In this proportions activity, students use their problem solving skills to analyze the 6 proportions shown and determine whether they are correct.
University of Utah
Simultaneous Linear Equations
Solve simultaneous linear equations, otherwise known as systems of linear equations. Pupils practice solving systems of linear equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination. The workbook provides a class activity and homework...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Alkanes
Alkanes contain only single bonds and have no functional groups. Scholars match the properties of six alkanes in a series of four puzzles. Problem solving and logic help cement the concepts with repetition.
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MMC Cross Number Puzzle
In this cross math puzzle, students solve the problems and then fill in the answers in the cross number puzzle going across and down in shapes of the letters MMC. Students solve 36 problems.
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Math Cross-- Puzzle #33
In this math puzzle worksheet, students solve 28 problems and insert the answers into a puzzle grid. The problems include all 4 math operations, telling time, measurement, word problems, rounding, money, order of operations and math...
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Math Cross--Puzzle #3
For this associative property worksheet, students complete a math crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and/or multiplication problems.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #6
In this money worksheet, students complete a math crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight math problems associated with dollars and coins.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #5
In this inches and feet learning exercise, students fill in a math crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and multiplication problems involving inches and feet.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #2
In this number patterns worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and multiplication math problems.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #11
In this time activity, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and multiplication problems involving days, weeks and hours.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #13
For this mathematical calculation worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and multiplication problems going across and down.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #18
In this money worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and multiplication math problems involving different types of coins and money.
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Math Club #28: Puzzle Potpourri
In this puzzle potpourri activity, 8th graders work in groups to solve 5 word problems requiring logic and problem solving skills.
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Puzzle Time: Dizzy Digits
In this math puzzle worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and calculators to solve a 3-part math puzzle that requires them use mixed operations to solve.
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Problem-Solving Decision: Explain Your Answer - Reteach
In this problem solving activity, 3rd graders solve 3 word problems in which they add or subtract with three digit numbers. They write an explanation of how they solved the problem.
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The Patchwork Monster Puzzle
In this math puzzle worksheet, students put their problem solving skills to work as they use the numbers on the square puzzle tiles to put together a monster face.
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Solve the Riddles, Write an Equation
In this math riddles worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 5 riddles that require them to use their knowledge of addition and subtraction.