Math Problem Solving [Book B]
5.0 (210 reviews)This resource is a set of 50 non-routine math problems that require students to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills. Each and every problem is completely unique, and can be solved in multiple ways.The Importance of Problem SolvingIncorporating non-routine problem solving into your
- Grade
- Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
- Subject
- Math
- Pages
- 98
- Answer key
- Included
- Teaching duration
- 3 Months
- Digital download
Description
This resource is a set of 50 non-routine math problems that require students to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills. Each and every problem is completely unique, and can be solved in multiple ways.
The Importance of Problem Solving
Incorporating non-routine problem solving into your math program is one of the most impactful steps you can take as an educator. By consistently allowing your students to grapple with these challenging problems, you are helping them acquire essential problem solving skills and the confidence needed to successfully execute them.
This resource comes in three different formats:
1. Printables: These are full 8.5 x 11 pages that contain the problem, a “Problem Solving Check-List,” and a check-list to help guide students’ responses.
2. Task Cards: These contain just the problem and are formatted 4 to a page. They can be laminated and used in a center or for independent work.
3. Journal Strips: These contain just the problem and are formatted 4 to a page. They can be printed, cut apart, and glued into an Interactive Notebook or math journal.
The three different formats included make it simple for you to adapt this resource to meet the needs of your students. Instructional applications include: morning work/bell-ringers, independent work, math centers, cooperative learning, and whole-group instruction.
Minimal Teacher Preparation ~ Maximum Student Growth
I have also included DETAILED explanations and diagrams on how to solve each problem. The only preparation you’ll need to do is read the problem and my explanation; you’ll then be ready to facilitate some major “Brain Power” in your classroom! You will be amazed by the creative strategies and rich discussions that will take place among your students.
Brain Power Math: Non-Routine Problem Solving {Book A}
Check out these hands-on math resources:
Pattern Block Fraction Task Cards
Problem Solving with Pattern Blocks 1
Problem Solving with Pattern Blocks 2
Time to Tile: Equivalent Fractions
Time to Tile: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Time to Tile: Adding and Subtracting
Time to Tile: Balancing Equations
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Reviews
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Great resource! I wish I had purchased this book at the beginning of the year to develop better critical thinkers!
These are great! My students loved the lesson and the activities. Thanks so much!
I love these brain power math problems so much! It makes the kids think outside the box and think.
I use this problem solving package as my bell work. The students know they will be put in random groups first thing in the morning and they work through one problem a day
My students enjoyed having some problem solving thrown in at the end of the year. I plan to use this much more next year and will also purchase Book A.
Questions & Answers (7)
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Place a letter from A to H into each empty square in such a way that no letter repeats in any row or column. Additionally, identical letters may not be placed in disgonally touching squares.
Are you planning to make a Book C?
Hello, Serena! Thanks for asking. At this time, I don't have plans to make a Book C.
Brainpower b.12
B.17
For question B17. Is Harry a typo?
Yes, that should be Blake! Sorry about that. I have updated the resource.
Are these more difficult than Book A?
Hi Stacey,
Yes, they are slightly more challenging than Book A.
What about posting as an assignment on Google classroom?
Hi Kimberly! I am fine with that, since you are only sharing with your students privately on Google Classroom.:-)

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