Mathematicians at Work! Critical Thinking Math Puzzles Pre-Algebra
The enrichment activities provided will help the student strengthen pre-algebra skills (whole number operations, solving equations, order of operations) in a fun and engaging way!
Lisa M Holland, Certified Math Teacher, MA, BS
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(254)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssessment
The student is welcome to show me their answers to the puzzles via Outschool messages. Feedback and any guidance needed will be provided (typically within 24 hours).Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
I will provide all the notes and directions needed to seamlessly follow through each activity. I will also answer questions and provide instructional support if necessary through Outschool messages. There will be four lessons total, with each lesson being posted on Sunday by 12 noon (Eastern Standard Time) for families opting for weekly release of lessons. The goal will be for students to try and complete all of the puzzles prior to the release of the next lesson. This will ensure a completion time within 4 weeks, although time can be extended as needed. The student does NOT need prior experience with these activities, instructions for how to play will be provided. They should however have a basic understanding of how to add, subtract, multiply and divide with whole numbers. Upon completion of the activities, the student will have gained additional experience with developing problem solving strategies and made algebraic connections to support math proficiency.
Learning Goals
The objectives will be to:
-solve equations using emoji puzzles
-create math expressions using the order of operations to create 24
-identify and graph ordered pairs
-develop fluency in addition and multiplication by identifying math facts
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Math Emoji Puzzles
In this lesson students will solve emoji puzzles as a way to practice solving equations. Lesson 2:
Let's Make 24
In this lesson students will solve 24 puzzles as a way to practice order of operations. Lesson 3:
Graph-Fun
In this lesson students will solve create pictures as a way to practice graphing ordered pairs. Lesson 4:
Kakooma
In this lesson students will solve Kakooma puzzles as a way to learn/practice skills with fact families. Other Details
Supply List
Graph paper would be nice to have, but I will provide a template of graph paper that students can use to create their pictures.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
254reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Maryland, Baltimore County
I LOVE math, and I LOVE puzzles that require critical thinking! I make it a goal to find creative and interesting ways to deliver instruction while helping students build their math sense. This course will allow learners to practice, strengthen and grow at their own pace in a more engaging way than numerous skill and drill worksheets. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$8
weekly4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 9-13
