Math Puzzle Workshop
Uses puzzles to build critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Description : Students engage with a variety of math puzzles that promote creative approaches to problem solving and analytical thinking.
Category : Math
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Number Puzzles Section 1: Counting Curiosities - Lesson 1: Recognizing Simple Number Patterns - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Recognizing Simple Number Patterns - Lesson 2: Counting and Sequence Order - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Counting and Sequence Order Section 2: Number Word Fun - Lesson 1: Matching Numbers with Words - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Matching Numbers with Words - Lesson 2: Playing with Number Rhymes - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Playing with Number Rhymes Section 3: Missing Number Mysteries - Lesson 1: Finding the Missing Number - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Finding the Missing Number - Lesson 2: Completing Simple Sequences - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Completing Simple Sequences Section 4: Simple Addition Puzzles - Lesson 1: Puzzle Addition Using Visual Clues - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Puzzle Addition Using Visual Clues - Lesson 2: Solving Addition Riddles - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Solving Addition Riddles Section 5: Puzzle Strategy Basics - Lesson 1: Approaching a Puzzle Step-by-Step - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Approaching a Puzzle Step-by-Step - Lesson 2: Discussing Puzzle Solutions - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Discussing Puzzle Solutions Module 2: Logic and Reasoning Section 1: Introduction to Logical Thinking - Lesson 1: What is a Puzzle? - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is a Puzzle? - Lesson 2: Key Elements of a Puzzle - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Key Elements of a Puzzle Section 2: Ordering and Comparisons - Lesson 1: Arranging Objects by Size or Number - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Arranging Objects by Size or Number - Lesson 2: Comparing Quantities in Fun Puzzles - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Comparing Quantities in Fun Puzzles Section 3: Simple Deduction Games - Lesson 1: Using Clues to Deduce Answers - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using Clues to Deduce Answers - Lesson 2: Matching Clues to Solve Mysteries - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Matching Clues to Solve Mysteries Section 4: Logic Puzzles with Shapes - Lesson 1: Identifying Patterns in Shapes - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identifying Patterns in Shapes - Lesson 2: Solving Shape Arrangement Puzzles - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Solving Shape Arrangement Puzzles Section 5: Critical Thinking in Puzzles - Lesson 1: Breaking Down Puzzle Problems - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Breaking Down Puzzle Problems - Lesson 2: Simple Strategies for Puzzle Success - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Simple Strategies for Puzzle Success Module 3: Pattern Recognition Section 1: Visual Patterns - Lesson 1: Recognizing Repeating Shapes and Colors - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Recognizing Repeating Shapes and Colors - Lesson 2: Extending Visual Sequences - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Extending Visual Sequences Section 2: Number Patterns Revisited - Lesson 1: Recognizing Increasing and Decreasing Sequences - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Recognizing Increasing and Decreasing Sequences - Lesson 2: Finding the Odd One Out in Sequences - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Finding the Odd One Out in Sequences Section 3: Shape and Size Patterns - Lesson 1: Sorting Objects by Different Features - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Sorting Objects by Different Features - Lesson 2: Creating Your Own Pattern - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating Your Own Pattern Section 4: Number and Symbol Patterns - Lesson 1: Understanding and Continuing Symbol Sequences - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding and Continuing Symbol Sequences - Lesson 2: Decoding Mixed Patterns - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Decoding Mixed Patterns Section 5: Developing Pattern Strategies - Lesson 1: Tips for Observing Detail in Patterns - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Tips for Observing Detail in Patterns - Lesson 2: Practice: Creating and Solving Patterns - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Practice: Creating and Solving Patterns Module 4: Geometry Fun Section 1: Basic Shapes and Definitions - Lesson 1: Identifying Common Shapes - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying Common Shapes - Lesson 2: Matching Shapes to Everyday Objects - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Matching Shapes to Everyday Objects Section 2: Shape Puzzles - Lesson 1: Finding Hidden Shapes in Pictures - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Finding Hidden Shapes in Pictures - Lesson 2: Simple Jigsaw Shape Puzzles - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Simple Jigsaw Shape Puzzles Section 3: Spatial Reasoning - Lesson 1: Visualizing Rotations and Reflections - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Visualizing Rotations and Reflections - Lesson 2: Puzzle Activities with Mirror Images - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Puzzle Activities with Mirror Images Section 4: Geometry in the Real World - Lesson 1: Recognizing Shapes in Nature and Buildings - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Recognizing Shapes in Nature and Buildings - Lesson 2: Mapping Simple Floor Plans - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Mapping Simple Floor Plans Section 5: Puzzle Games with Geometry - Lesson 1: Combining Shapes to Form New Figures - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Combining Shapes to Form New Figures - Lesson 2: Logical Reasoning with Geometric Patterns - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Logical Reasoning with Geometric Patterns Module 5: Creative Problem Solving Section 1: Puzzle Brainstorming - Lesson 1: Introducing Open-Ended Puzzles - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introducing Open-Ended Puzzles - Lesson 2: Encouraging Multiple Solution Paths - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Encouraging Multiple Solution Paths Section 2: Story-Based Puzzles - Lesson 1: Solving Mysteries Through Stories - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Solving Mysteries Through Stories - Lesson 2: Creating Your Own Puzzle Story - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating Your Own Puzzle Story Section 3: Interactive Puzzle Challenges - Lesson 1: Group Puzzle Solving Sessions - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Group Puzzle Solving Sessions - Lesson 2: Sharing Puzzle Strategies with Peers - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sharing Puzzle Strategies with Peers Section 4: Puzzle Art and Creativity - Lesson 1: Combining Art with Math Puzzles - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Combining Art with Math Puzzles - Lesson 2: Designing Visual Puzzles - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Designing Visual Puzzles Section 5: Review and Puzzle Celebration - Lesson 1: Recapping Puzzle Techniques and Strategies - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Recapping Puzzle Techniques and Strategies - Lesson 2: Puzzle Showcase and Celebration - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Puzzle Showcase and Celebration