Hands on. Problem solving. Student engagement.

These are just a few of the reasons why I'm such a huge fan of using puzzles in math class. The act of having students cut and tape while solving math problems totally changes the dynamic of a lesson.

Anytime students (or adults for that matter) can experience a sense of accomplishment it has a positive impact on their attitude.

A missed problem on a worksheet is just a missed problem. A missed problem on a puzzle means the whole puzzle is messed up. The act of making these corrections leads to a deeper understanding of the topic.

This thing is a BEAST! Quick, Durable and Reliable. Awesome for the classroom (No more listening to kids whine about the pencil sharpener not sharpening) or at home.

As of this writing, the sharpener is around $25 on sale on Amazon. I use it in my classroom and it is easily one of my best investments for the money.

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This hands on project has been a staple in my classroom for over a decade. Its a really nice way to help kids see the connection between math concepts and actual three dimensional figures.

This 152 page book is all about percentages. It is divided into two parts: Percentage Guide and Printable Percentage Puzzles, Games, and Activities.

Looking to dive deep into the world of percentages?

Everything from basic percent/decimal/fraction conversion to compound interest is in this book. In addition, this downloadable book contains over 30 printable puzzles. (Don't want to print off 152 pages? You can buy this book on Amazon - Check out our Books on Amazon tab at the top of the page.)

Worried about the dreaded summer slide for your child? Here are 12 different things you can do to help your child's math skills this summer. (No Worksheets!)