High school critical thinking math test prep resources for Google Apps and for GATE

Exponents & Approximating Square Roots Challenge Activities for Enrichment

Created by

Live Laugh Math

Approximating Square Roots and Exponents Logic Puzzles are a fun way to challenge your students while they gain a deeper understanding of numbers with exponents and perfect squares and their roots. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF file and a digital version made in Google Slides™ for distance learning. Two different fast finishers activities are included: grid logic puzzles and missing digits puzzles. These 13 different enrichment options allow students to practice critical thinkin

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Geometry, Math

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

GATE, Centers

Also included in: Math Enrichment Activities - Add & Subtract Integers, Exponents, LCM & GCF

4 Points Non-curricular Task

Created by

MsVisualizer

The task: Draw 4 points such that when you connect each point to the other 3 points for a total of 6 line segments, there are exactly 2 distinct lengths of line segments. You must connect each point to every other point. This product includes examples and non-examples to use when introducing this task to kids questions to support struggling and advanced groupsa detailed two page answer key that demonstrates each solution visuallyThis worked really well with my honors Geometry students, it led pe

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

CCSS:

, MP1

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Pi Day Themed Rebus Puzzles: 12 Puzzles w/ Key

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This set of rebus puzzles is a fun, engaging activity that practices critical thinking. You will receive a worksheet with 12 puzzles as well as an answer key. Each puzzle names a kind of pie!

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Also included in: BUNDLE: Pi Day 3.14 3/14 Resources

Current Events Choice Board - Printable + Google Slides (Distance Learning)

Created by

JR High ELA

Giving students choices in regard to their learning is one of the most powerful ways to increase motivation and boost learning. This current events choice board was designed with my 6th-grade students in mind to be used with Newsela and Google Classroom. The questions are infused with Depth and Complexity to differentiate instruction and encourage critical thinking. Although they are perfect for DISTANCE LEARNING, they also can be used as printable resources in the classroom. Included:Choice

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

GATE

Lowell Mill Girl: Primary Sources & Annotating

Created by

VintageValdez

Focus question: During the 1800s what were the multiple perspectives of working women? - Photo Analysis- Introduces Lowell Mill Girls- Provides 3 primary sources- Annotation guide to scaffold text- Vocabulary Bank- Reflection questions

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

GATE, Lesson

Digital Design Square Puzzles

Created by

Mindy Vierra

Digital Critical Thinking GAMEStudents quickly manipulate the squares (drag/drop/rotate) creating a match to the picture puzzle. I've included a "how-to" video. There are 35 different puzzles. Each puzzle takes roughly 5-10 minutes for students to complete. They are great for a daily critical thinking warm-up. Perfect for GATE students or early finishers. Students can play alone or compete against each other trying to accurately solve the puzzle the fastest. These are similar to Tangrams where

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Math, Problem Solving

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

GATE, Games, Centers

Pie, Oh My! Pi Day 3/14 Logic Puzzle Brain Teaser Critical Thinking Activity

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This logic puzzle requires your students to think critically. Can they use the clues to determine which kinds of pie each person sampled? Answer key included!

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Also included in: BUNDLE: Pi Day 3.14 3/14 Resources

High School Scheduling Logic Puzzle Brainteaser Critical Thinking Activity

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This logic puzzle requires your students to think critically. Answer key included!The StoryFour students completed their high school scheduling. Each of them picked four elective courses, and each elective was picked by exactly two students. From the clues on the right, can you determine who picked what?

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Also included in: Logic Puzzle Bundle #2: Lunchroom, HS Scheduling, Back to School Brainteasers

Online Literature Circles Using Google Drive

Created by

Kandyce Valverde

Included in this bundle is a document which can be uploaded into Google Sheets and shared to have students participate in online collaboration with literature circles. Also included is a parent permission slip to send home , literature circle collaborative language prompts, and step by step instructions for use of the documents. Expand your students' horizons with collaboration experiences outside your classroom walls!

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

GATE

CCSS:

SL.6.1

, SL.6.4

, SL.6.5

Spring Break Logic Puzzle Brainteaser Critical Thinking Activity

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This logic puzzle requires your students to think critically. Answer key included!The StoryFour students in Mrs. Danielson’s class shared what they did on spring break. Each student did four things, and each activity was completed by only two students. From the clues on the right, can you determine who did what?

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Native Americans, Social Studies - History

Also included in: BUNDLE: Springtime Resources: Games, ELA, and More!

Rethinking Columbus: Tainos Article and Gate Annotation Guide

Created by

VintageValdez

This is a very powerful, intense, thought-provoking article about the history of the Tainos and their interaction with Columbus. It is a 4-page article and it includes a gate annotation guide to go with it. Recommended for older grades, I use this with 8th graders. If you use it with younger grades the vocabulary and details would have to be modified. I focus on the strength and legacy of the Taino people over the horrible actions of Columbus. This article leads to great circle discussions!

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Handouts, GATE, Lesson

Fall Fun Autumn Logic Puzzle Critical Thinking Brainteaser

Created by

Autumn, Critical Thinking, Math

This logic puzzle requires your students to think critically. Can they use the clues to determine what each person likes about fall? Answer key included!Directions:Four students from Main Street Middle School chatted about their favorite fall things. Each student had four interests, and each interest was enjoyed by exactly two students. From the clues on the right, can you determine who likes what?**Click here to snag my Student Writing Feedback cheat sheet for FREE!Connect with me:InstagramYouT

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, GATE

Also included in: Logic Puzzle Bundle #5: School Sports, Picnic Feast, Fall Fun Brainteasers

Middle School Trivia or Teambuilding The Letter M Alphabet Scavenger Hunt

Created by

Classroom Community, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented

This activity covers basic trivia in topics like science, history, geography, literature, and grab bag where each answer begins with the letter M! There are twenty questions total. It works as a fun sponge or team-building activity and would be perfect for academic challenge teams or quiz bowl. Answer key included.

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Also included in: Quiz Bowl Mega Pack: 13 Alphabet Trivia Scavenger Hunts w/ Answer Keys

Halloween Trick or Treat Candy Logic Puzzle Critical Thinking Brainteaser

Created by

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Halloween

This logic puzzle requires your students to think critically. Answer key included!The StoryMrs. Martinez took four kids trick-or-treating. She was in charge of her own two children as well as two of her sister’s children. On the walk around the neighborhood, the four children told Mrs. Martinez which types of candy they enjoyed. Each preferred a different type. From the clues listed, can you discover each child’s full name, age, and favorite candy?You may also like Mega Bundle: 15 Logic Puzzles*

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, GATE

Also included in: Halloween Fun Bundle: Logic Puzzles, Taboo Game, and More!

Classic Literature Themed Anagrams Critical Thinking Brain Break Challenge

Created by

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Literature

Need a challenge for your early finishers? Maybe a way to practice team building or critical thinking skills? An activity for gifted and talented (GATE) students or quiz bowl?This activity consists of 15 anagrams that when unscrambled reveal the titles of classic works of literature. Titles to unscramble include Beowulf, Little Women, Of Mice and Men, Frankenstein, and more! Answer key included.Helpful hint: If students are struggling, you can give them various hints (the first letter of the tit

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, GATE

Fun at the Zoo Field Trip Logic Puzzle Critical Thinking Brainteaser

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This logic puzzle requires your students to think critically. Can they use the clues to determine each child's full name, age, and favorite animal at the zoo? Answer key included.Click here to snag my Student Writing Feedback cheat sheet for FREE!Connect with me:InstagramYouTubeBlogFacebook

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Logic Puzzle Bundle #1: Fun at the Fair, Zoo Field Trip, Taco Truck Brainteasers

Taco Truck Logic Puzzle Brainteaser Critical Thinking

Created by

Critical Thinking, Math, Spanish

This logic puzzle requires your students to think critically. Can they use the clues to match each customer with their meal, side, and the order in which they waited in line? Answer key included!Click here to snag my Student Writing Feedback cheat sheet for FREE!Connect with me:InstagramYouTubeBlogFacebook

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Logic Puzzle Bundle #1: Fun at the Fair, Zoo Field Trip, Taco Truck Brainteasers

Summer Break Logic Puzzle Brainteaser Critical Thinking Activity

Created by

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Summer

This logic puzzle requires your students to think critically. Answer key included!The StoryFour students in Mr. Rodriguez’s class shared what they did over summer break. Each student did four things, and each activity was completed by exactly two students. From the clues on the right, can you determine who did what?

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

Also included in: Logic Puzzle Bundle #3: Spring Break, Summer Break, Winter Break Brainteasers

Collaborative Engineering STEM Challenges - FULL UNIT

Created by

The Gifted Guide

A slideshow full of collaborative engineering STEM challenges. For more awesome, free resources, check out the Gifted Guide website or the Engineering Page.

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 10th

Types:

Classic Literature Themed Rebus Puzzles Critical Thinking Brain Break

Created by

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Literature

This set of rebus puzzles is a fun, engaging activity that practices critical thinking. You will receive a worksheet with 16 puzzles as well as an answer key.

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Also included in: Bundle: Rebus Puzzles

Middle School Trivia or Teambuilding The Letter L Alphabet Scavenger Hunt

Created by

Classroom Community, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented

This activity covers basic trivia in topics like science, history, geography, literature, and grab bag where each answer begins with the letter L! There are twenty questions total. It works as a fun sponge or team-building activity and would be perfect for academic challenge teams or quiz bowl.

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Also included in: Quiz Bowl Mega Pack: 13 Alphabet Trivia Scavenger Hunts w/ Answer Keys

Middle School Trivia or Teambuilding The Letter K Alphabet Scavenger Hunt

Created by

Classroom Community, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented

This activity covers basic trivia in topics like science, history, geography, literature, and grab bag where each answer begins with the letter K! There are twenty questions total. It works as a fun sponge or team-building activity and would be perfect for academic challenge teams or quiz bowl.

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types: