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013 Number Puzzle Time 1

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Activity OutcomeIdentifying place value relationships in large whole numbers to 1000's. Logic
MTS Set MTS6
NATIONAL Curriculum The Number System
Topics Understand Whole Numbers
Keywords Logic, Large Numbers, Integers
GroupingLearning pairs
ResourcesNot applicable
Lesson Notes
  • Students work in pairs to solve the first puzzle.
  • Ask different pairs of students to demonstrate their process for solving the puzzle.
  • Students solve the second and third puzzles.
  • Share strategies and solutions. Demonstrate how to work back from the solution to check answers.
  • Students create puzzles in their learning pairs.
ReflectionsStudents select 'best' problems to contribute to a class set. Use the class set problems in a follow up lesson.
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    AnswersPuzzle 1 4224 Puzzle 2 6550 Puzzle 3 1315