Adding and Subtracting Math Centers Math Tiles
5.0 (516 reviews)Practice multi-digit addition and subtraction with an engaging, hands-on math center. Students place digits 0–9 in the blanks and use place value and regrouping to make the calculations work.
- Subject
- Math
- Pages
- 71
- Answer key
- Included
- Teaching duration
- 1 Month
- Digital download
Description
Practice multi-digit addition and subtraction with an engaging, hands-on math center. Students place digits 0–9 in the blanks and use place value and regrouping to make the calculations work.
Why use Math Tiles?
- Make problem solving hands-on by letting students move number tiles and test their ideas.
- Build flexible thinking as students follow different clues and try more than one strategy.
- Practice perseverance and build confidence by revising a choice when the first idea doesn’t fit.
- Give students meaningful independent practice or have partners explain and compare their thinking.
- Save paper by reusing printed cards and having students record their answers on a separate sheet.
What’s included
- 30 printable addition and subtraction puzzle cards
- Google Slides version with movable number tiles
- Student recording sheet
- Answer keys
- Teacher setup tips
- Printable 0–9 number tiles
How to use it
Have students record their solutions during math centers so you can check them with the included answer key. For print, cut out the included number tiles or use a set you already have. In Google Slides, students move the tiles in edit mode.
More Time to Tile puzzles
Keep the same puzzle routine with Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction Math Tiles or Long Addition Math Tiles.
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Reviews
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Some helpful parts but room for improvement.
This resource was fine. It wasn't particularly engaging.
Clever Visual Approach, But Not My Favorite
The sketch-note style brings a creative visual twist to prefixes and suffixes, which I can appreciate in theory. However, the doodle-heavy format isn’t quite my cup of tea. The content seems well-designed and could work well for visual learners, but personally, it didn't click with me.
Creative Concept, Just Not My Jam
The visual layout and doodle-style sketch notes are undeniably creative and well-executed, but the heavily visual format still didn’t resonate with my preferences. I appreciate the effort behind it and can see how it might engage visual learners, yet, personally, it didn’t click for me.
Creative Concept, But Not Quite for Me
The sketch notes are a creative approach and seem to work well for visual learners, but the doodle-heavy format just isn’t my style. The content is solid, and I can see the appeal for some classrooms, but overall it didn’t really win me over.
Would recommend for 6th grade
I purchased this as 5th grade homework/morning work, however even the first few weeks cover things like exponents, multiplying and dividing decimals, etc. that we will not get to until later in the year. I think it would work well for 6th grade as it reviews 5th material.
<p>Hello, Andrea! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. </p><p>This resource is not designed around a particular scope and sequence since many teachers follow different timelines.</p><p>Since Daily Spiral Reviews cover all standards, students are exposed to concepts they may not have had formal instruction on. Unfamiliar content presents a great opportunity for you to build background knowledge and assess where your students are before you even teach a specific lesson.</p><p>The best way to use this spiral review is to begin with whole-group lessons where you model and discuss each activity. I don't worry too much if there haven't been formal lessons on a particular concept; I treat those items more as a preview. After a few weeks, the students really start grasping the format, and you can begin to transfer the workload to them. Eventually, when the students work independently on the review, you will spend time correcting and discussing their work in class. </p><p>As mentioned above, students will encounter concepts they are unfamiliar with. This is a GOOD thing, I promise! We don't always have the answers or know the procedures to solve problems. It's healthy to expose students to "unknowns"; they become less sensitive to the uncomfortable feeling of "not knowing" and are less likely to panic.</p><p>However, you can always use the editable version (open in PowerPoint) to remove/change any review items you like. Thanks for reaching out! </p>
Questions & Answers (7)
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Is there any way to purchase all of the time for tiles activities in a bundle? It will be easier to approve with my school than all individually.
To ensure all buyers have access to the latest versions of my resources, I do not create custom bundles. Unfortunately, there is no function for buyers to create their own bundles on TpT.
However, I do offer a Build Your Own Bundle option on my site. You can check out all of the details here: https://teacherthrive.com/byob/
Are these self-grading? :)
Hi there! No, they are not self grading. They are in Google slides
When I try to download/make a copy of the digital version, I get an error message saying it's not available at this time. Is there a fix for this?
Thanks!
Not to worry. Please contact TpT so they can troubleshoot this with you directly. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Contact
Is there a way to get the digital version of this now that you have updated? I would love to be able to use this with virtual learning? I just didn't want to have to rebuy these.
Thank you!
Thanks for reaching out. These are separate resources as the digital versions take 100s of hours to create. You can find the digital version here:
I bought your number tiles activity but I did not see the set of ultra strong 40 tiles that you gave a link to. Please tell me where these are. Foam that you cut in strips with the bright colors on denim
Hi Karen! Unfortunately, I am not able to sell these at this time.
I love this idea, but do you have any for second grade? All the ones I see are for 3rd grade and up.
Hi Yolanda! Mine don't go below 3rd grade. But check out this seller: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Inspired-Elementary/Category/Math-Tiles-242760
Can you please make these 2 digit plus 2 digit and 3 digit plus 3 digit so I can use them with my second graders?
That is a great idea! I will add it to my to-do list. Thank you!
