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The Gift of a Puzzle for a Puzzle Investigator!
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? A new puzzle is available until December 3! The video solution to this puzzle will be available in two parts: the first part will be released on Dec. 9, and the second part will be released on Dec. 16. Do you want links sent to your...
Can You Help Find a Pet Owner? A Perplexing Puzzle Solution
Perplexing Puzzles Do You Want to Be a P.I. (Puzzle Investigator)? These puzzles are one page, engaging puzzles! In addition, the videos are designed for students! Here is the video solution to the most recent puzzle. Did you miss the puzzle? Go to the...
Perplexing Puzzles: Can You Help Find a Pet Owner?
Did you try our new series last month? A new puzzle is available until the end of this month! A video solution will be available next week! Do you want links sent to your inbox? Join our email list! Perplexing Puzzles Do You Want to Be a P.I. (Puzzle...
Introducing… Perplexing Puzzles!
Welcome to a New Year! Our goal at Amazing Minds is to support YOU! Thanks so much for your input and encouragement last year. You had great ideas, and we listened! Introducing... Perplexing Puzzles! Do You Want to Be a P.I. (Puzzle Investigator)? One of the...
The Power of Play: All’s Fair?
There are two ways to live your life. One, as though nothing is a miracle. The other, as though everything is. - Albert Einstein Happy Summer! The first week of summer has definitely brought inspiration for PLAY! I have always loved to play. Isn’t there...
Celebrate National Frog Jumping Day Mathematically!
My granddaddy used to say, “Every day I wake up is a good one!” Do you want to celebrate today? Although you don’t need a reason, many days are declared holidays! I don’t promote buying cards for all of them, but it is fun to celebrate! Today, May 13, is National...
Mind-Bending Monday: Building Problem Solving Strategies Episode 1
Are you curious about our Building Problem Solving Strategies series? In this episode, we share an example of a problem and student work. What are the benefits of incorporating these types of problems? What should you expect? What important things should we...
Mind-Bending Mondays: Problem of the Week Episode 2 – Flagpole
Are you curious about our Problem of the Week series? In this episode, we introduce a problem from our fourth grade series along with student work samples. We will look at some mistakes in student work, also. What does that tell us about their understanding? What...
Mind-Bending Mondays: Problem of the Week Episode 1
Are you curious about our Problem of the Week series? In this episode, we introduce a problem from our first grade series along with student work samples. We’ll also discuss some important things to consider when evaluating word problems from any source. Helping...
Perplexing Logic Puzzles Using Venn Diagrams Episode 2: Two Circle Venn Diagrams with Systems of Equations
What tasks can be used to help 8th grade students understand two-way frequency tables AND help 3rd graders write equations with variables? These puzzles are challenging, engaging, and fun! In episode 1, we introduced two-circle Venn diagram logic puzzles. This...
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