Math tasks

3-Act Math Tasks are some of the most powerful learning experiences I've used in my middle school classroom. Learn about the research behind these effective teaching practices, and grab some incredible ready-to-go lessons for every grade level, primary to high school! #math #mathteacher #mathclass #3actmath #teaching

Free, printable low floor high ceiling problems used in a co-op class setting for kids between the ages of 9 and 14. Based on math problems from youcubed.org.

Make multiplication fun and relevant with this set of 24 'real life' arrays task cards. Each task card has a colour photograph of a multiplication array from everyday life. Use these cards with either the recording sheet, or with the number cards to make a matching activity. Makes a great math center! #multiplication #multiplicationactivities #mathtaskcards #mathkidsandchaos #elementarymath #grade2math #grade3math

One of my very favorite time filler activities to do with my class is “ Mystery Numbers ”. I tell my kids that I am thinking of a number. I...

Learn how to ask questions during your math lessons that require your students to conceptualize the content. From timing to rigor you'll get tips on how to make the questions you give your students more POWERful.

Your kindergarten and first grade students will love these addition task cards! These simple activities are a great way to help your students practice adding as you are introducing addition strategies. With these cards your students can practice adding numbers to 10 using manipulatives, drawings, or mental math. These hands-on cards make great math centers, morning work centers, or fast finishers activities. (Kindergarteners, first graders, 1st grade)

Discover how to use open-ended math tasks to foster critical thinking and problem solving in mathematics. Freebies included in this post by Cassie of Create-Abilities!

One way to foster a mathematical mindset in your students is to turn word problems into rich math tasks. In Part One of this 2-part series, Laura Candler shares 6 tips for crafting the perfect problem to use as a rich math task. In Part Two, she'll share active engagement strategies that will take the problem solving process in your classroom to a new level!

Tweet Last spring when I was doing the Mathematical Mindsets book study, I wrote a lot about rich mathematical tasks that all students can access but that also keep going or growing for students who need more challenge. Since then, I have been on a quest to add more tasks like this to my repertoire and recently I cam across one that I just have to share with the world. I first heard about Yohaku in this month's issue of Teaching Children Mathematics. I was sitting in a waiting room while…

Help your child learn their times tables with this free multiplication chart printable. Perfect for use at home or school. Download for free!