Math Logic Puzzles Set 4: 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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**These math squares can be purchased in a discounted BUNDLE of all 4 of my Math Puzzlers here.**
So often it seems that 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 Puzzlers Set #4, you’ll find 15 addition brain teasers (and teacher answer keys) that require students to find which numbers are missing from the squares. ***This 4th set of Math Puzzles take students’ thinking one step and is the most difficult in my Math Puzzles Set.*** There is only 1 way to solve each square, as each row/column/diagonal adds to the same sum. When working with these problems, students are intertwining their understandings of addition, missing addends, and commutative property.
In this resource, you’ll find
*15 addition/subtraction brain puzzlers
* 2 blank templates for student-created puzzlers
* 2 Recording Pages (to meet the needs of many classrooms)
* Teacher answer keys
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.”
Catherine
***For other math resources, check out my Primary Math Centers, Differentiated 120s Chart and Making 10 Centers & Assessment.
