If you’re an upper elementary teacher, you’ll want to grab these Math puzzles for EVERY 4th and 5th-grade Standard!
To start, click on the link or the image below to get a preview of these math puzzles!
When it comes to reading and math, it is hard to make sure that you have plenty of practice lined up and ready to go for each standard. These 4th and 5th Grade Math Puzzles, make planning for your math curriculum even easier.
Perks of Using These 4th and 5th-Grade Math Puzzles
What I love most about these math puzzles is how easy they are to implement in the classroom. They are truly made available with just a link that can work in any browser on any internet-connected device. You don’t have to worry about students being able to log in to programs. You don’t even have to get them into their Google Classrooms or onto Canvas. You can just put the link on the board, or have it pulled up on a stationary computer in your room, and they can go to work.
Each of these Math Puzzles
- Are fully digital, which means no prep for you.
- Work in ANY browser or internet-connected device.
- Are self-checking.
- Are academically engaging.
- Easily accessed with just a link.
Since these 4th and 5th-grade math puzzles are so easy to access, are self-checking, and don’t require any additional prep, they can easily be added to a variety of situations in the classroom, including partner work, small groups, early finishers, daily centers, independent practice, 1:1 classrooms, and distance learning.
I really like these math puzzles for when students will be gone for a few days. In elementary school, it’s common for students to go on vacations with families and be gone for a few school days. This doesn’t bother me because I have good resources, like these math puzzles I can send them to work on while they’re gone.
What’s Included in the 4th and 5th Grade Math Puzzles?
The most important thing to remember is that we have math puzzles for EVERY 4th and 5th-grade standard, so you know that you’ll have a easy, no-prep digital activity, no matter what your students are focusing on each day, but these sets don’t just include one puzzle, they include 3!
- Puzzle 1: (Easy) Students will match an answer piece to its correct question (easier problems).
- Puzzle 2: (Medium) Students will match an answer piece to its correct question (harder problems).
- Puzzle 3: (Hard) Students will match an answer piece to its correct question (hardest problems).
In addition to 3 puzzles for each standard, there also three different versions to choose from to meet the needs of your class.
Versions included:
- Web Based (use on any device with an internet connection)
- Google Slides
- PowerPoint
Lastly, we have included everything a teacher could need to implement these puzzles fully in the classroom, including recording sheets for student accountability, a teacher’s manual, instructions for using the puzzles, different options and suggestions for use, a video overview, answer keys, and so much more! You can leave our instructions for subs or hand them off to another teacher during your maternity leave.
We hope these Math Puzzles for EVERY 4th and 5th-grade Standard help to make your life a little bit easier by saving you both time and some mental energy. Make a plan for incorporating them into your weekly plans and use them again as you get closer to testing time.
As teachers, we know all the different lessons and activities it takes to run an upper elementary classroom well, and we hope these math puzzles make your life a little less chaotic!
PS. Have you ever considered adding a Puzzle Week to your yearly plan? Check out this blog to learn more about Puzzle Week, and get even more activities you can use as you start designing yours!
