Long Addition Math Centers Math Tiles
4.9 (7 reviews)Turn multi-digit addition into a puzzle about place value. Students place digits 0–9 in the missing spaces to complete two addition problems with three- and four-digit numbers written in columns.
- Grade
- Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
- Subject
- Math
- Pages
- 71
- Answer key
- Included
- Teaching duration
- 1 Month
- Digital download
Description
Turn multi-digit addition into a puzzle about place value. Students place digits 0–9 in the missing spaces to complete two addition problems with three- and four-digit numbers written in columns.
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 long addition puzzle cards
- Google Slides version with movable number tiles
- Student recording sheet
- Answer keys
- Teacher setup tips
How to use it
Use a card after a regrouping lesson and ask students to explain how a sum in one column affects the next column. For print, provide one set of 0–9 number tiles per student or pair. In Google Slides, students move the tiles in edit mode.
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Keep the same puzzle routine with Long Subtraction Math Tiles or Adding and Subtracting Math Tiles.
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Reviews
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I used these with fifth graders before. I tried using this with my seventh graders but it was way too difficult and unclear for them.
The terminology on the task cards were confusing not only for me, but for my students. I put the booklets together, as instructed, which the students liked. However, there were not any directions on the pages. I found students were constantly asking me what to write on each page. I think this is a great idea to use with a student selected novel, but I think it needs directions. If I use this again with another class, I feel I will have to type my own directions to include with each page to better direct the students.
Hi Sheila. There is a teacher’s guided that explains how each page should be completed. Please let me know if for some reason your file is missing this section.
Standard is not addressed.
I like this resource. I think it could be better if everything that should be included in notes is provided rather than an instruction to write another example under the flap- give me the example. Also, the cutting is pretty involved, so keep that in mind when planning for time.
My final suggestion/request is for the seller to create worksheets that corrolate with each lesson. That would make this a more complete resource.
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