Category: Math
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Top 10 Must-Have Math Enrichment Games to Challenge Gifted and Talented Students
Gifted and talented students thrive when their minds are challenged, but finding math activities that keep them engaged can be tricky. That is why I have put together this list of the top 10 must-have math enrichment games. These games are designed to make critical thinking fun, spark curiosity, and…
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The Power of Project-Based Learning for Math Enrichment
You’re introducing a new concept to your math enrichment group when the inevitable question is asked, “When am I ever going to use this in real life?” Math concepts are often abstract and not relevant, even to our high-achieving and gifted math students. Project-based learning can solve this problem. It…
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Fraction Extensions for Gifted and Talented Students
Teaching fractions can be challenging, especially when balancing intervention with enrichment. High-achieving students often master fraction basics quickly, requiring deeper challenges rather than new concepts. Activities like “Which One Doesn’t Belong?”, logic puzzles, and real-world applications ensure these students stay engaged while strengthening their understanding.
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“Which One Doesn’t Belong?” Math Activity for Gifted and Talented Students
Are you looking for a critical-thinking math activity that engages and challenges your gifted and talented students? Which One Doesn’t Belong (WODB) is a perfect math activity for your classroom. Everyone can participate and provide different answers, yet all of the answers can be correct! WODB can transform how your…
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Warm-Ups for Gifted and Talented Math Enrichment
Math warm-ups are a great addition to your math enrichment time. They allow you to review previous concepts and introduce new math concepts in a short time period.
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Using Mobile Balance Puzzles as a Math Extension
Mobile puzzles are a type of math puzzle that require each side of the puzzle to be balanced. They are a great way to challenge high ability students to use problem solving skills to create equal equations.
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Using Math Logic Puzzles with High Ability Students
Math logic puzzles are a great way to extend learning for your high achieving students. They can be used for a variety of math concepts to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and algebraic reasoning skills.
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