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Math Detectives: Solving Math Puzzles with Critical Thinking Skills!

In this ongoing class, learners will solve math puzzles using math knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Erica Peterson - Licensed Teacher (PreK- 6th)
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Number of reviews:
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What's included

2 live meetings
1 in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 3
Intermediate Level
Are you ready to solve math puzzles using the power of addition and subtraction? In this ongoing class, learners will solve math puzzles using math knowledge and critical thinking skills. This class is perfect for learners who love a good challenge and have a good understanding of addition and subtraction within 30.

Each class will begin with a Math Talk where learners will be presented with an open-ended mental math problem. They will share their thoughts, ideas, and strategies with each other. They will learn how to build off each other's ideas and even learn how to productively disagree with each other. This activity allows learners to dig into the "why" behind mathematical procedures and learn how to communicate with each other about math. During the remainder of class, learners will tackle different types of math puzzles. Some puzzles they will do independently, while others we will work on as a class.

Join me for cooperation, math mysteries, and fun!

Class Schedule 2024-2025

We will tackle 12 different types of Math logic puzzles. While the type of puzzles will repeat, the actual puzzles are unique, so learners can stay in the class as long as they would like!

Week of Nov. 18: Arithmagon Puzzles
Week of Nov. 25: NO CLASS
Week of Dec. 2: Number Tracks
Week of Dec. 9: Number Grid Challenge

Week of Dec. 16: Magic Squares
Week of Dec. 23: NO CLASS
Week of Dec. 30: NO CLASS
Week of Jan. 6: Shape Puzzles
Week of Jan. 13: Crossmath Puzzles
Week of Jan. 20: Hexagon Puzzles
Week of Jan. 27: Addition Boxes
Week of Feb. 3: Total Difference Puzzles
Week of Feb. 10: Arithmagon Puzzles
Week of Feb. 17: Operations Puzzles
Week of Feb. 24: Number Tracks
Week of Mar. 3: Number Grid Challenge
Week of Mar. 10: Sum-it Up Puzzles
Week of Mar. 17: NO CLASS
Week of Mar. 24: Square Sums

Week of Mar. 31: Magic Squares
Week of Apr. 7: Shape Puzzles
Week of Apr. 14: Crossmath Puzzles
Week of Apr. 21: Hexagon Puzzles
Week of Apr. 28: Addition Boxes
Week of May 5: Total Difference Puzzles
Week of May 12: Arithmagon Puzzles
Week of May 19: Operations Puzzles
Week of May 26: Number Tracks
Week of Jun. 2: Number Grid Challenge
Week of Jun. 9: Sum-it Up Puzzles
Week of Jun. 16: Square Sums

Week of Jun. 23: Magic Squares
Week of Jun. 30: Shape Puzzles
Week of Jul. 7: Crossmath Puzzles
Week of Jul. 14: Hexagon Puzzles
Week of Jul. 21: Addition Boxes
Week of Jul. 28: Total Difference Puzzles
Week of Aug. 4: Arithmagon Puzzles
Week of Aug. 11: Operations Puzzles
Week of Aug. 18: Number Tracks
Week of Aug. 25: Number Grid Challenge
Week of Sept. 1: Sum-it Up Puzzles
Week of Sept. 8: Square Sums

Week of Sept. 15: Magic Squares
Week of Sept. 22: Shape Puzzles
Week of Sept. 29: Crossmath Puzzles
Week of Oct. 6: Hexagon Puzzles
Week of Oct. 13: Addition Boxes
Week of Oct. 20: Total Difference Puzzles
Week of Oct. 27: Arithmagon Puzzles
Week of Nov. 3: Operations Puzzles
Week of Nov. 10: Number Tracks
Week of Nov. 17: Number Grid Challenge
Week of Nov. 24: NO CLASS
Week of Dec. 1: Sum-it Up Puzzles
Week of Dec. 8: Square Sums

Week of Dec. 15: Magic Squares
Week of Dec. 22: NO CLASS
Week of Dec. 29: NO CLASS

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
Learners should be able to add and subtract withing 30 quickly.
Supply List
Pencil
Paper
Math Puzzles (posted in the classroom to be printed at home)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Iowa Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Licensed Early Childhood and Elementary educator with over 10 years of teaching experience.

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$20

weekly ($10 per class)
2x per week
30 min

Completed by 33 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-5 learners per class

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