Common Core

“Gravity is a contributing factor in nearly 73 percent of all accidents involving falling objects.” – Dave Barry

Here’s another Number Sense puzzles that I first introduced in the December Holiday Puzzles. This puzzle deals with factors of the whole numbers.  The puzzles are geared for younger puzzlers to help them improve their number sense. There are 8 statements each corresponding to a number. You have to use the numbers 0 through 9 once and only once to fill in the correct number for each statement. You will need to use and develop your deductive problem solving skills in order to correctly place the numbers. Since there are only 8 answers and 10 numbers (0 through 9), some of the answers will require two digits.

I created an interactive puzzle that will automatically check your answers and provide feedback. I also created a pdf file that can be used in classrooms or with pencils for those so inclined. The goal is to have fun and challenge yourself.

I hope you enjoy this puzzle. Good luck and pass it onto others who may enjoy them!  If you get stuck and would like the solutions, use the “Contact Us” button and we will reply.  Also, click “Like” below if you like it!

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“Look at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder what makes the universe exist. Be curious.” – Stephen Hawking

Here’s a new type of puzzle that I call Number Sense Puzzles.  They are geared for younger puzzlers to help them improve their number sense.  There will be 8 statements each corresponding to a number.  You have to use the numbers 0 through 9 once and only once to fill in the correct number for each statement.  You will need to use and develop your deductive problem solving skills in order to correctly place the numbers.  Since there are only 8 answers and 10 numbers (0 through 9), some of the answers will require two digits. 

I created an interactive puzzle that will automatically check your answer and provide feedback. I also created a pdf file that can be used in classrooms or with pencils for those so inclined. The goal is to have fun and challenge yourself.

I hope you enjoy these puzzles.  If you find these interesting, Click Here for a selection of more Number Sense puzzles that I’ve created.  I will be adding to the selection over time. Good Luck and pass the puzzles onto others who may enjoy them!

“Even if you fall on your face, you are still moving forward.” – Victor Kiam

Here’s a new original puzzle that is another great challenge for everyone. It emphasizes combining even numbers (2,4,6 and 8) with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using the rules of order of operations.

The rules are simple:

1. Use only the numbers 2, 4, 6 and 8
2. Use each number once and only once
3. Use any of + – x / to combine the numbers
4. Use parenthesis () as desired
5. Following rules 1-4, make the numbers 0-9

For example, “11” can be made as “(8 + 6) / 2 + 4″. In this example, each number (2,4,6,8) was used once and only once as required. There are other ways to make “11” which would also work.

I put together a little interactive program for this puzzle. You can enter your answers for each number and then select check. Your answers will be scored and a response provided (e.g. “got it!” or “need to use 2,4,6 and 8″). Give it a try and let me know what you think.  Click here for a pdf file.

I hope you enjoy this puzzle.  Good uck and pass it onto others who may enjoy them!

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