100 Puzzles

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In this activity, learners find as many combinations of a hundred as they can using various puzzle pieces from a hundred square grid paper. This activity helps learners understand that numbers are made up of other numbers. Learners will also practice using patterns and geometry, counting, and adding. This activity guide contains sample questions to ask, literary connections, extensions, and alignment to local and national standards.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Game, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • 100 square grid (several copies, p.3)
  • Puzzle pieces: 20 five-square long pieces, 20 ten-square long pieces, 8 twenty-five square pieces (5-square by 5-square rectangle), and 4 fifty-square pieces (10-square by 5-square rectangle)
  • Crayons
  • Scissors

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Algebra
    • Geometry
    • Number and Operations
    • Representation
  • The Nature of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Problem Solving

Informal Categories

  • Games

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Components that are part of this resource:

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Children's Museum of Houston,

Funding Source:

  • ExxonMobil