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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Little Squares

For Students 3rd - 8th
What are square numbers? Use tiles at this one page website to discover the pattern of square numbers. See if you can solve the challenge. Once you have your solution you can check the solution given right at the website.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Building With Solid Shapes

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Predict which solid shape constructions would be unstable as shown at this one page website. Solutions are available right at the website.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: All in the Mind

For Students 3rd - 8th
You will have to use visualization to help you solve this challenge. At this one page website, you will be able to check your solution.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Roll These Dice

For Students 3rd - 5th
Sharpen your problem solving, sequencing, and spatial reasoning skills playing this interactive game, Roll The Dice. See how many different paths you can take to end up with the same result.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Street Party

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sharpen your logic and spatial sense skills while working on this challenge. Solution included.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Making Squares

For Students 3rd - 4th
On this one page website sharpen your logic, spatial sense, and pattern recognition skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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Unit Plan
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Fencing

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this one page website sharpen your logic, area, perimeter, and pattern recognition skills while working on this unique fencing challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Sticky Triangles

For Students 3rd - 4th
On this one page website sharpen your logic, table making, and pattern recognition skills while working on this triangle challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Diagonal Trace

For Students 3rd - 4th
Develop problem solving skills working with pentagons and then check your results.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Octa Space

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
At this one page web site see if you can solve this puzzle involving the edges of an octahedron. You will definitely need to use your problem solving and spatial reasoning skills for this!
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Magic Squares 3x3

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Use your problem solving skills to make these magic squares work correctly. The solutions are at this one page website.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Magic Squares 4x4

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Warm up your problem solving skills to make the magic work in these magic squares by getting the correct numbers in the correct spot. You can check your solution at this one page website.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Tessellating Triangles

For Students 3rd - 8th
The challenge at this one page website, involves tessellation and triangle. Should you accept this challenge, you will find helpful teacher notes and the solution available right at the website.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Egyptian Rope

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
See how many different regular polygons you can make using the 12 knot Egyptian rope at this one page website. Check your solution right at the website.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Green Cube, Yellow Cube

For Students 3rd - 8th
Think about the surface area of a cube. At this one page website, you use that information to complete the challenge. Solutions are offered right at the website.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Dicey

For Students 3rd - 8th
If you can visualize a cube and turn it around in your mind, then this is the challenge for you. This one page website has the solution available to check your thinking.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: A Rod and a Pole

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this one page website work on this challenge using your very best problem solving skills to find a reasonable answer. Actually, there are a number of solutions. When you find yours check the website to see the solutions already listed.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Trick or Treat

For Students 3rd - 5th
On this one page website sharpen your logic, graphing and pattern recognition skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Penta Place

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Sharpen your logic and pattern recognition skills while working on this challenge. Solution included.
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Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Tricky Track Game

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
The directions on this site are for an interesting, two-player dice game named Tricky Track. Grab a partner and play. Do your results surprise you?
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Activity
Other

Communication in Math Activities for Grades K 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Early learners can build their math communication skills with these "Real-world," writing and problem solving activities. Students focus on developing strategies for using math vocabulary and writing about math.
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Activity
NumberNut

Number Nut: Ordering Operations With Parentheses

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A thorough lesson on order of operations that includes detailed examples and related vocabulary.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Seven Sticks

For Students K - 1st Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic, triangle properties, and pattern recognition skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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Activity
Joe Landsberger

Study Guides and Strategies: Solving Math Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a guide for strategies used to solve word problems. Common phrases and their mathematical translations are included. This can be used by students while working on assignments.