Cooperative Learning through Problem Solving Math Activities
$4.79
Cooperative Learning through Problem Solving contains 28 sets of cards that encourage students to work together to solve the given problem.
Cooperative Learning through Problem Solving contains 28 sets of cards that encourage students to work together to solve the given problem. All of the problems involve an amount of colored squares and basic clues to solve the number of each square. The situations are basic, but without everyone’s participation, the problem can’t be solved.
Use connecting cubes or colored squares, if available or print the provided colored squares. I have duplicated the problem cards so that both squares and blocks are an option. You will need blue, green, and yellow squares or cubes.
Give one card to each student in the group and provide them with a set of colored squares or cubes. Do not provide students with a set amount of squares.
Groups of three or four students are ideal. Students cannot show each other their cards, but can only read the card to their group. Each student is responsible for verifying that the requirements of his card has been met before the group can say, “We’re done.”
Students will need to understand the words and phrases: equal to, fewer than, less than, more than, double, even, odd
More advanced problems will require language and concepts such as: half as many, twice as many, half of
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Heide S. (verified owner) –
I think the answer key for Problem 25 for cooperative group of 4 is incorrect.
LEAH CAPPELLUCCI (verified owner) –
great activity!
Jamie S. (verified owner) –
This makes math and classroom management fun and meaningful!
Julia B. (verified owner) –
Love this. Challenging yet fun!!
Kelly M. (verified owner) –
My class LOVED this! I love the levels that you offered so all of my students could be challenged!
Mrs D in GT (verified owner) –
I can’t wait to use this project with my students. They will love this. Thank you for sharing.
Kindness Courage and A Little Magic (verified owner) –
Great resource for working together on hands-on, problem-solving activities!
Patty J R. (verified owner) –
In my copy there was no page of green squares which are needed. Only red, blue, and yellow were provided. I love the product though – It is exactly the type of problem solving fun I love.
Green Mountain Teaching Tools (verified owner) –
These are going to be so fun for my students. Thanks!
Rebecca K. (verified owner) –
Great Resource!
Jill S. (verified owner) –
Great activity. I am using it for my evaluation as one of my centers!
Jennifer A. (verified owner) –
I really like how this will allow for success as students work with partners/groups. That is an essential skill.
Charlene E. (verified owner) –
I love these activities, and keep some of the activities on my board to use at a moment’s notice. I have also included them in sub plans.
Stephanie R. (verified owner) –
WOW! Loved it! Thank you!
Amy B. (verified owner) –
LOVE this product! I am always looking for ways to have students work together – this is PERFECT!! Thank you
Julie C. (verified owner) –
Great idea! Thank you so much!
Buyer (verified owner) –
absolutely love these! great for critical thinking, working as a team!
Kelly King (verified owner) –
I can’t wait to add these to my math groups! Thank you for posting these! 🙂
Jena Ritchey (verified owner) –
Looking forward to using these during math groups and encouraging my students to cooperate.
Grace Oldridge (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to use these this year. Thank you!
Positively Learning (verified owner) –
Full of great ideas!
Lesley S. (verified owner) –
This is such a great resource. My students love this activity as they love working cooperatively.
PinkPolkaDots (verified owner) –
Thanks great way to start the year!!
elizabeth R. (verified owner) –
Looking forward to using these. Thankyou.
Belinda Y. (verified owner) –
Awesome resource! Thanks heaps
Dina N. (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to use this.