Open ended Math Problems for First Grade

Open ended Math Problems for First Grade

$4.65

191 open-ended math problems for whole class and small group first grade math problem solving. Great for math warm-ups or guided math lessons. Aligned to the Australian Curriculum – Grade 1. Each naturally differentiated math question has multiple answers to cater for a range of learning abilities.

Keep your students engaged and excited about maths with these age-appropriate math tasks designed around popular first grade topics and interests.

We usually do one or two of these problems each week. With 191 open-ended questions in this resource, you will have plenty to choose from and more than enough for the whole year!

THIS SET CONTAINS 3 VERSIONS

191 open-ended math problems for teen numbers and some 2-digit numbers in different formats:

PowerPoint Presentation
Task cards – 4 to a page
Worksheets

For a whole class guided math lesson or warm-up, just display your chosen problem on a large screen or interactive panel. For small group or individual math activities, use the task cards or matching worksheets.

Aligned to the Australian Curriculum with all Content Stands Included

115 Number and Algebra problems.
37 Measurement problems.
29 Geometry problems.
10 Statistics and Probability problems.

Looking for Foundation Stage math problems? Check these out - Open Ended Math Problems for Kindergarten

WHY USE OPEN-ENDED MATH PROBLEMS?

As a naturally differentiated math activity or assessment.
To shift the teaching focus from computation to problem solving and real-life learning.
To develop higher order thinking skills – both critical and creative thinking skills.
To create a record of each student’s growth and progress.
To gain insight into your student’s mathematical abilities, opinions, understandings, and misconceptions.
To give your students practice recording their thinking and math understandings.
To build self-confidence and encourage reluctant students to “have-a-go”.

Change those traditional closed math problems. The ones with only one correct answer – Kaela has 16 cupcakes. If 6 of them are rainbow, how many are chocolate? INTO differentiated open-ended math problems with numerous possible answers - Kaela has 16 cupcakes. If some are rainbow and some are chocolate, how many of each could there be?

BOTH AUSTRALIAN & AMERICAN SPELLING VERSIONS INCLUDED

Now your students can show you how they are thinking. You will be surprised at the variety of math strategies your students will use. You will also notice your students developing their mathematical language and collaborating with their peers as they problem solve.

This is a quick and easy low-prep math resource you will be using over and over.

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