4 Grades 3–5 Over 300 Puzzles that Teach Math and Problem-Solving Skills TERRY STICKELS GRADES K–12 Math Puzzles and Brainteasers GRADES 3-5 Over 300 Puzzles that Teach Math and Problem-Solving Skills Number puzzles, cryptograms, logic puzzles, and word games make teaching math and problem-solving skills a snap! Written by master puzzle creator Terry Stickels, Math Puzzles and Brainteasers is a collection of over 300 reproducible puzzles that have been especially created for students in grades 3-5. Ranging from easy logic chal￾lenges to more diffi cult math brainteasers, the puzzles are organized into groups that correspond to national math content standards. The range of puzzles incorpo￾rates multiple approaches to skill building, including numerical manipulation, spatial/visual exercises, and language arts exercises. Teachers can use this comprehensive compilation of puz￾zles as warm-up exercises, questions for team competi￾tion, group problem-solving exercises, or just for fun! PRAISE FOR MATH PUZZLES AND BRAINTEASERS “This is a rich set of diverse mathematical problems that can enrich a math class, stimulate children to play with mathematical ideas, or give gifted children a chance to solve interesting problems that lie beyond the limits of most school mathematical curricula.” — MICHAEL SCHIRO, associate professor, Mathematics Education, Boston College “What an extraordinary variety of intriguing and challeng￾ing mental games! It is exactly what is needed to help children develop thinking and problem solving skills.” — PAT BATTAGLIA, author of many puzzle books and the syndicated column If You’re So Smart . . . The Author TERRY STICKELS is a well-known puzzle creator and the author of many puzzle books, such as Classic Mind Bend￾ers and The Little Book of Bathroom Sudoku. He writes three syndicated columns: Frame Games in USA Week￾end magazine, Stickelers, sydicated by King Features, and Stickdoku, a sudoku puzzle in USA Weekend maga￾zine. He is also a frequent presenter for corporate and education clients around the country. Visit his website at www.terrystickels.com. Cover design by Chris Wallace Cover images: Mediterranean Pizzas © Vasko Miokovic/istockphoto JOSSEY-BASS TEACHER STICKELS JOSSEY-BASS TEACHER U.S. $24.95 | Canada $29.95 EDUCATION/MATHEMATICS GRADES 3–5 GRADES 3–5 With Easy-to-Copy, Lay-Flat Pages Easy￾Copy Pages Over Math Puzzles and Brainteasers, Grades 3–5 Math Puzzles and Brainteasers, Grades 3–5 300 Puzzles that Teach Math and Problem-Solving Skills Praise for Math Puzzles and Brainteasers Terry Stickels combines his masterful ability to create diverse, challenging and just plain fun puzzles with a wide range of math concepts, in a playful way that encourages the solver to discover their own unique methods of finding solutions. —David Kalvitis, author of The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Books in the World Logical, numerical, spatial/visual, and creative thinking problems can all be found within these covers, embracing a wide spectrum of thinking skills for developing minds. Terry Stickels also encourages indulgence in mathematical play, which for young students is an indispensable component of motivated and successful problem solving. —Barry R. Clarke, Mind Gym compiler, The Daily Telegraph (UK) Even kids who are not math nerds will enjoy this book. Stickels hits the perfect mix of brainteasers: They’re challenging while still managing to be great fun at the same time! —Casey Shaw, Creative Director, USA WEEKEND magazine Terry Stickels is clearly this country’s Puzzle Laureate. He has concocted a delightful and challenging volume of brainteasers that belong in every math teacher’s library. Focused specifically on grades 3–5 and grades 6–8, these puzzles both educate and sharpen children’s critical thinking skills. As an award-winning puzzle constructor myself, I am always in awe of what Terry comes up with. —Sam Bellotto Jr., Crossdown ffirs.indd 1 7/6/09 3:12:11 PM