Reasoning Puzzles - Meaning of Division: Tasks for Math Talk and Enrichment

Reasoning Puzzles for Building Math Talk Skills is a set of 10 engaging puzzles that allow students to develop critical thinking and reasoning abilities. Teachers introduce each puzzle along with 6 reasoning statements for students to evaluate as true or false. After deciding individually, students meet in small groups and engage in rich mathematical discussion as they defend their choices. These puzzles encourage the math talk and critique called for in the Standards for Mathematical Practice, building vital 21st century skills. Ranging from place value concepts to word names and number lines, the puzzles increase in difficulty. Use them for morning work, centers, early finishers, intervention, or assessment. The variety of implementation ideas makes Reasoning Puzzles a versatile resource for developing essential math talk habits.