Math Stars
Math Stars: a Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 7
Put on your thinking caps because middle school math has never been more interesting in this huge resource full of thought provoking questions. Written as a newsletter, the resource has 10 two-page newsletters with a variety of...
Curated OER
Activity Plan 4-5: Riddles by the Bagful!
Young scholars write a riddle to be included in a class riddle book. In this creative-thinking lesson, the teacher will introduce children to riddles, then guide children through the process of writing and illustrating their own riddles...
Curated OER
Fiddle Dee Diddle - It's Time For A Riddle
Energize your math class! They will use the story problem process to solve math riddle problems. They compute and solve problems involving addition and subtraction of 3- and 4- digit numbers and basic facts of multiplication and division...
Curated OER
Solve the Riddles, Write an Equation
In this math riddles worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 5 riddles that require them to use their knowledge of addition and subtraction.
Curated OER
Yes or No Logic Problem
In this statistics worksheet, students solve word problems using statistics and probability. They solve a riddle identifying the probability of the event occurring.
Curated OER
Riddle Me Cents!
Students use their creativity and logic skills as well as their knowledge of coin values and history to solve a variety of riddles. The instructional activity prompts students to compose their own riddles, exchange them with classmates,...
Curated OER
Place Value Logic Exercise
In this place value worksheet, students read 5 place value riddles. Students figure out what number fits the criteria and write it on the line.
Curated OER
Ant, Bat, Cat
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students determine the solution to a riddle involving an ant, a bat, and a cat and given three statements students must determine which statement is true. The one page worksheet contains one...
Curated OER
Stupid Quiz
Students listen and discuss word problems that promote students to demonstrate logical reasoning. In this logical reasoning lesson plan, students discuss 10 word problems.
Curated OER
The Sherandomen and the Handleyman
In this math worksheet, 10th graders are given a riddle and are asked specific questions about the riddle. The goal is to figure out who in the story is telling the truth and who is not. This worksheet contains 1 riddle with an answer key.
Curated OER
I Have A Friend Who
In this friend worksheet, students use logic and reasoning to determine the characteristics of a person. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided.
Curated OER
Track Meet
In this reasoning worksheet, 3rd graders look over a table with statistics and solve the answers to 5 word problems related to the table about a class track meet.
Curated OER
Logic Plus Math Equals Critical Thinking
Logic problems can be an integral part of the school day.
Curated OER
Narrow It Down
Students participate in a logic activity in which they identify items. In this logic activity, students work in groups as they play a questioning game that is similar to "Twenty Questions." They ask questions and rule out items in a...
Curated OER
The Circle's Measure
Students explore circumference and diameter. For this math lesson, students apply their knowledge of circumference and diameter to solve mathematical riddles. Students apply this knowledge to find circumference and diameter of various...
Curated OER
Judge Handley's Phone Number
In this phone number worksheet, students examine clues and use number sense to determine the answer to given riddles. Upon completion of each statement, the student will have the correct answer to Judge Handley's phone number. This...
Curated OER
The Brain Teaser Five Pack
In this brain teaser worksheet, students find the answers to 5 word and number puzzles. They reason answers and use number skills to find the answers.
Curated OER
Think About It!
Students complete ten problems on a "Think About It" worksheet. They can also take a quiz online.
Curated OER
Not So Snappy 4
In this math worksheet, students work out the word problems in an attempt to use the skills of logic and deduction to arrive at the correct solution.
Curated OER
Drawing Figures
Third graders draw shapes that are congruent. In this congruency activity, 3rd graders use grid paper to draw letters and figures and their congruent partners. They complete a worksheet while working in a whole class setting with the...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Can You Solve the Temple Riddle?
Your expedition finally stands at the heart of the ancient temple. But as you study the inscriptions in the darkness, two wisps of green smoke burst forth. The walls begin to shake. The giant sandglass begins flowing with less than an...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Logical Leaps: Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Decimals on the Number Line
In this interactive, students use logic to solve three riddles involving a frog jumping contest and then place the contestants' jumps at the correct points on the number line. Numbers are randomized so that the frogs' placements on the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Logical Leaps: Rational Numbers on the Number Line
In this interactive, use logic to solve riddles involving a wallaby jumping contest. Then, place each contestant's jump -- a fraction, mixed number, or decimal between -5 and +5 -- at the correct point on the number line. Backward jumps...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Logical Leaps: Fractions and Decimals From 0 to 1 on the Vertical Number Line
In this interactive, use logic to solve riddles involving a flea-jumping contest. Place each contestant's jump, represented by either a fraction or a decimal in both feet and inches, at the correct point on the vertical number line....