Open ended math problems

Rigorous math problem solving is critical as we get our students to be math thinkers and make connections among key math concepts.

If you want your kids to think deeply, you need to be using open-ended questions in your classroom. This blog post shows you how open-ended math problems and questions are a vital part of an effective early years math curriculum. Learn what open ended math questions are and how to shift your teaching focus from computation to problem-solving and real-life learning.

Math Talk, Open Ended Problems--and Thinking Backwards! |

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.

There are so many amazing open ended tasks that really get students problem solving. It's even more fun when you can find tasks that are seasonal or really "real world" and engaging. Check this blog post for ideas! #valentinesday #thanksgiving #backtoschool #problemsolving #projectbasedlearning

If you are wondering how to write open-ended maths questions to improve your P-2 math instruction, this blog post is for you. Discover everything you need to know before you even start writing any math problems and then follow my 3 easy steps on how to write the best open-ended math problems for preschool, kindergarten and first grade.

Open Ended Maths Word Problems for Kindergarten! Digital and printable questions for students to use as task cards, guided math, as a class on the interactive whiteboard and more. Covers the Number strand for NSW, Australian Curriculum and Common Core.

Grab FREE digital math problem solving activities! Engage, differentiate & challenge your third grade students with interactive digital slides that provide open ended skill activities that they will lvoe. Read this quick blog post about why & how to use open ended math, when to fit it in & scoop up some free digital math slides to instantly engage your students in meaningful math chats and dialogue. Perfect for centers, whole group, remedial, or challenge tasks! Click to read more!

Open-Ended Math questions will change your way of teaching! Without a doubt, they will up your teaching game. Each problem always has multiple answers and challenges the students to APPLY the skills taught. Seeing what they write- and don't write down- for their answers, allows you to easily evaluate their knowledge. Allows for automatic differentiation!