Math Logic Puzzles Set 2: 1st & 2nd Grade Algebraic Thinking & Math Enrichment
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Algebraic thinking is a skill that begins EARLY. Use these addition and subtraction within 20 math puzzlers to challenge your students. Get them talking about numbers, reason abstractly and quantitatively, and build mental math skills.So often it seems that finding just-right resources for all of ouPrice $17.00Original Price $20.00Save $3.00
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Finding just-right resources for all of our learners is a full time job, especially for my highest group of mathematicians. These are the friends that are working a grade-level (or two) above 1st grade and the ones who sometimes struggle to show growth on District Assessment programs (STAR, MAP, etc.). As teachers, our initial reaction is to say – “Hey, these friends know the first grade content. I’m time to move on.” - only to repeatedly hear from math coaches and administrators – “Don’t teach another grade level’s math content!” So, the question for the ages - if I can’t teach 2nd or 3rd grade content, how do I challenge these students and move them forward?
In this Math Puzzles Set #2, student asked to go one step further than Math Puzzlers Set #1 by finding the unknown value of 3 shapes and then, answer one final question based on the value of each shape. Yet, these puzzles are simpler than Math Puzzlers Set #3.
In this resource, you’ll find
*16 addition/subtraction brain puzzlers
*4 Recording Pages (to meet the needs of many classrooms)
* Teacher answer keys
**These shape equations can be purchased in a discounted BUNDLE of all 4 of my Math Puzzlers here.**
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.”
If you have any questions or requests, feel free to email me at brownbagteacher@gmail.com.
Catherine
***For other math resources, check out my Primary Math Centers, Math Puzzlers Set #3, Differentiated 120s Chart and Making 10 Centers & Assessment.
