Math Enrichment Games and Puzzles
Playing with Math
Think, Connect, Reason
Math is an adventure that enables students to develop thinking skills like wondering, conjecturing, proving, and reasoning. -Dr. Raj Shah
Dr. Shah, founder of Math Plus Academy recently presented at the October PACE (Parents for Academic Challenge and Enrichment) meeting. He shared many math resources with parents and students. Click on the links below. His message was to allow students to have fun with math enrichment through games, fun problem solving and puzzles. Below are links to several resources he shared at the meeting, a math game parents played with their kids, and his Family Math Night presentation. Additional resources and workshop/math night information can be found on his website Math Plus Academy.
Krazy Dad
Thousands of free printable logic puzzles and math games.
Math Pickle
Organized by grade or subject. MathPickle.com is a free online resource of original mathematical puzzles, games and unsolved problems for K-12 teachers. It is supported by the American Institute of Mathematics.
Download Math Strategy/Dice Games, etc... - Print/Use
Brainteasers, Strategy and Dice Games
New York Times Number Play
Real World Themed Math Problems
SET Game Online - Games can be borrowed from GT Dept.
Visual Spatial Puzzles. The actual game can be borrowed from the GT Department or use the online version for daily challenge problems.
Classroom Dice Games to Download
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, ideas for classroom competitions.
Classroom Strategy Games
Easy to print and use - various levels, can be used for learning centers.
Chess Kid
Display a daily chess puzzle or have kids play online. Free and easy to use.
Quarto - Attribute Game
Attribute game and logic.
KenKen Puzzles
Select the size, operation and difficulty level.
Rush Hour - Visual Spatial
Choose a difficulty level. Can be used for challenge activities.
Download Printable Rush Hour Game
Download Rush Hour to use in the classroom or create a center.
A Little Bit of Aggression Subtraction Game
Subtraction game shared and played at PACE Family Math Night.
Puzzles - Online Puzzle Resource
Online Jigsaw Puzzles
PACE Family Math Night Presentation
Dr. Shah generously shared his presentation.
Math Books Shared at Meeting - Borrow from GT Dept.
Dr. Shah recommended these books. The GT Department has them available for check out.
Math Plus Academy
Dr. Shah is available for math nights to provide fun hands on math activities.