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Middle school problem solving resources for GATE
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Math Logic Puzzles: 5th grade Enrichment - [Digital & Printable PDF]
Math Logic Puzzles for 5th grade includes 15 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to build a solid understanding of essential 5th-grade math concepts. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.Math Concepts a
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]
Sudoku Puzzles for Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning Digital and Print
Sudoku Puzzles for Critical Thinking engages students in logical reasoning. Easel Activity included. This file includes a blank sudoku student answer sheet, 10 sudoku puzzles for printing (use in math centers or individually, or for projection on a whiteboard), and 5 sets of 4 puzzles for a group sudoku race to solve. Teacher directions include how to make reusable dry erase answer sheets so you can save ink, and suggestions for teaching Sudoku strategies. A great way to get students thinking! I
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6th - 9th
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Twistle- Critical Thinking Word Game
Twistle is a twist on a classic word game. Students will be challenged to complete word puzzles with a twist. Each page asks students to complete a word puzzle in a different way.
Included In This Packet:
15-Game Different Game Boards
1- Blank Game Board
Create Your Own Boards For Students
1- Board With Lines Only
To Copy on the Backs Of Each Game As a Place For Students To Find More Words and Complete the Traditional Game
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3rd - 6th, Staff
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Gifted & Talented Daily Challenge Bundle - Vol 1 - Math & ELA Extension Tasks
12 daily challenge resources that are perfect extension activities for gifted and talented students. Gifted and talented students thrive on daily challenge, and are often deep thinkers. With Google Slides, powerpoint and task cards in both colour and ink saving black and white they are sure to save teacher lots of time preparing enrichment activities for their gifted and talented students. Great for early finishers activities! This growing bundle Daily Challenge Activities for Gifted and Talente
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2nd - 6th
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Teach your students with depth and complexity!This "Mega Bundle" contains 8 of my best selling resources that are designed to elicit critical thinking. $65.00 if purchased separately; Save over 30%! Click on the links below for detailed information on each of the 9 resources that are included in this bundle. Two versions--with and without icons--are now included!!IMPORTANT: This bundle has changed. Please read through the product description carefully and check out the links below to see exac
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4th - 10th, Higher Education
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Crack the Code Puzzles for Technology Class Printable Worksheets
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about technology? Look no further than our Binary Code, Hexadecimal, and Morse Code Encoded Messages packet! Introducing the ultimate tech-inspired resource for teachers and students - Binary Code, Hexadecimal, and Morse Code Encoded Messages with silly phrases as well as technology facts! Perfect for those days when you don't have access to devices, this packet provides an engaging and entertaining way for students to explore basic conce
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Technology Curriculum Back Up Plans Bundle | K-5 Computer Lab Activities
Gifted & Talented Daily Challenge Bundle - Vol 2 - Math & ELA Extension Tasks
This Gifted & Talented Daily Challenge Bundle Vol 2 includes 12 daily challenge resources that are perfect Math and ELA extension tasks for gifted and talented students. Gifted and talented students thrive on challenges, and are often deep thinkers. With Google Slides, powerpoint and task cards in both colour and ink saving black and white, they are sure to save teachers lots of time preparing enrichment activities for their gifted and talented students. Great for early finishers activitie
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2nd - 6th
CRITICAL THINKING BUNDLE Triads 1.0 Literacy Centers Vocabulary Task Cards
TRIADS are fun filled vocabulary developers that engage your students in critical thinking while exercising the higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy – analysis, evaluation, and creation. At the same time, your students will be forming word relationships.TRIADS BUNDLE 1.0 brings you 3 sets of TRIADS at a 20% discount. This bundle contains: Triads ITriads IITriads IIIHOW TRIADS WORKFind a word that can be added to each of the words on the TRIAD. The common word comes before or after each of the 3
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3rd - 6th
End of Year Logic Puzzles, Differentiated Levels
These 8 End of Year themed logic puzzles are great activities to fill the time as the year winds down, but still engage students in critical thinking. The 4 different levels are great for students of different grades and/or abilities. (grade levels indicated are suggestions as you know your students' abilities best). Answer keys included.Perfect for group activities, early finishers, those who crave extra challenges, GATE students, substitutes, etc. These grid logic puzzles are ready to go--just
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3rd - 7th
Independent Projects | Gifted and Talented Students | Early Finishers | BUNDLE 1
Get creative with gifted students or high achievers! This bundle provides 11 separate workshops that include 2 to 2.5 hours of learning opportunities with each one. Suitable for 3rd-6th grade, these independent projects and enriching activities are perfect for gifted and talented programs, homeschooling, or after-school programs. Buy now & save 30% off the total price!Creativity is a skill that should be nurtured in all students. Creative thinking activities provide the necessary practice an
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3rd - 6th
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Gifted & Talented Daily Challenge Bundle - Vol 3 - Math & ELA Extension Tasks
This is the 3rd Volume of the Gifted and Talented Daily Challenge Bundles featuring 12 math and ELA extension resources, each containing 16 individual task cards. Daily challenge resources are perfect extension activities for gifted and talented students who thrive on daily challenges, and are often deep thinkers. With Google Slides, PowerPoint and printable task cards in both colour and ink saving black and white, these math and ELA extension tasks are sure to save you lots of time preparing en
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2nd - 6th
Mystery Reading Comprehension | Making Inferences | CSI Science Problem Solving
Looking for an engaging way to differentiate in the classroom? Check out this HANDS-ON Crime Scene Investigation!Want a hybrid version that uses Google Slides? Click the link belowHoagie Hoax | Google SlidesThe Hoagie Hoax Mystery is an engaging hands-on activity that’s easy to set up using common materials. Students analyze suspects through witness statements, alibis, inferences, and trace evidence. It all leads up to a final dirt analysis which reveals the culprit. Students LOVE it! This fun r
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4th - 6th
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Summer STEM Projects Catapult STEM Activities Diving Board Last week of School
This summer STEAM challenge will guide your students to build a "diving board" or catapult to jump into a "pool" bucket. This challenge can be used as a whole group or rotation activity. Create friendly competitions to see who can launch the pom pom the furthest! Click here to Save 30% & grab all SUMMER STEM Challenges *Let your students be creative with STEM challenges! Perfect for summer time and the end of the year.INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:Google Slides Presentation / works with Microsof
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K - 6th
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Math Logic Puzzles for Gifted & Talented Students Vol 3
These math logic puzzles are perfect extension activities for gifted and talented students. Gifted students thrive on daily challenges, and are often deep thinkers. With Google slides, PowerPoint and printable task cards in both colour and ink saving black and white, these math logic puzzle extension tasks are sure to save you lots of time preparing enrichment activities for your gifted and talented students. Also great for early finishers! What's included in this set of Math Logic Puzzle Extens
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3rd - 6th
Puzzlers Pack #1:100+ Brain Builders, Mind Teasers & Word Puzzles
Puzzlers is a collection of brain builders, mind teasers, and word puzzles to develop divergent thinking and encourage creativity. There are six different kinds of activities including word pictures, letter puzzles, riddles, three-peats, word clouds, and hink pinks.
For each type of puzzle, there is a student introduction page, a classroom reference poster, 6 student activity pages, and a "Create Your Own" page.
Puzzlers can be used in many different ways including:
• Enrichment for advanced
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2nd - 8th
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Math Number Riddles Gifted and Talented Students Enrichment Activities
These What Number Am I? Math Number Riddles are perfect extension activities for gifted students. These tasks focus on the higher order and critical thinking skills. Gifted students thrive on daily challenge, and are often deep thinkers. With Google slides, PowerPoint and task cards in both colour and ink saving black and white they are sure to save teacher lots of time preparing enrichment activities for their gifted and talented students. Great for early finishers!What Will I Receive?Teacher I
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3rd - 6th
Visual Spatial Puzzles for Gifted & Talented Students Extension Tasks
These Visual Spatial Puzzles are perfect extension activities for talented and gifted students. These tasks focus on higher order and critical thinking skills. Gifted students thrive on daily challenges, and are often deep thinkers. With Google Slides, PowerPoint and task cards in both colour and ink saving black and white formats, they are sure to save you a lot of time preparing enrichment activities for your gifted and talented students. Also great for early finishers!What's included in this
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3rd - 6th
MINI-MYSTERY Progressive Puzzle #1: "Prize in a Purloined Purse"
A PROGRESSIVE PUZZLE is a set of puzzles that must be solved in sequential order. The solution to the first puzzle is needed in order to solve the next puzzle, and this continues with each successive puzzle. Students will use a variety of critical reading and thinking skills as they work their way from one puzzle to the next. All four puzzles can be printed on one page as two-sided copies. This Mini-Mystery puzzle set is a fun “crack-the-case” problem-solving activity that can be used at any ti
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4th - 8th
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Summer Math Logic Puzzles Bundle: Math Enrichment Challenge Activities
Need to keep students thinking at the end of the year or over the summer? These 20 math logic puzzles allow students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills at the same time! Use as an end of year enrichment activity for early finishers, a cooperative learning activity, or a math center. Available as a printable resource (PDF) and a digital resource (made with Google Slides).Math Skills Included:- Basic Operations & Prime Numbers- Logic with Coins and Adding/Comparing Money- Area
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Think Outside the Box -- Game, Center, Brain Break, Bulletin Board (GATE/STEM)
The activities in this pack encourage "outside of the box" thinking with lots of laughter, creativity, and fun!
A key component in many STEM activities is the ability to repurpose an item to meet a need. Creative and divergent thinking can also be developed this way. Whether you are a kindergarten teacher or a middle school teacher, an academic support teacher or a gifted and talented teacher...your students need to develop these essential thinking skills.
The activities in this unit can b
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K - 7th
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Cracking Codes and Ciphers
Codes and ciphers are a fun and productive way to help your students work on their critical thinking skills. This packet contains information, charts, keys, and worksheets for four different code/cipher systems: Morse Code, The NATO International Spelling Alphabet, The Caesar Shift, and Navajo Code Talking. Each code system is provided with a brief history and explanation of use, as well as a practice sheet. Also included is a worksheet to construct a Caesar Shift Wheel and a complete answer key
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2nd - 8th
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Classroom Escape Room
Oh no! Your class is locked in! This problem solving Classroom Break Out Kit ready to print and use with your students. This "Escape Room" type activity is designed to use on a low classroom budget. No expensive locks, containers, or kits are required. Everything you need (except for a marker, notecard and some envelopes) are all included in this printable Break out kit. Your students will use their critical thinking and problem solving skills while learning to cooperate in a group to solv
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2nd - 6th
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Math and Logic Progressive Puzzle: Figuring With Fibonacci
⭐️Great MINI-MATH COMPETITION / SPECIAL DAY / for a SUBA PROGRESSIVE PUZZLE is a set of puzzles that must be solved in sequential order. The solution to the first puzzle is needed in order to solve the next puzzle, and this continues with each successive puzzle. Students will use a variety of critical reading and thinking skills as they work their way from one puzzle to the next. All four puzzles can be printed on one page as two-sided copies.This first MATH and LOGIC progressive puzzle has a Fi
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4th - 8th
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December Progressive Puzzle ~ Who Got Which Gift?
⭐️ A PROGRESSIVE PUZZLE is a set of puzzles that must be solved in sequential order. The solution to the first puzzle is needed in order to solve the next puzzle, and this continues with each successive puzzle. Students will use a variety of critical reading and thinking skills as they work their way from one puzzle to the next. All four puzzles can be printed on one page as two-sided copies.This December puzzle set answers the question “Who Got Which Gift?” at a holiday gift exchange. Students
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Fall Holiday Progressive Puzzles
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