Quarter 1
These stumpers remain on the board for the duration of 1 week. As a group, we discuss the various methods used to solve them. I encourage parents or family members to ask your students to solve them for you. You will be amazed at their ingenuity!
Week 1
Add one line and one sign to make a true statement. 9 9 = 8
Week 2
Use four 9s to make 100.
Week 3
Add one line to make a true statement. 4 1 1 = 5
Week 4
Use six 3s to make 8.
Week 5
Add 2 signs to make a true statement. 3 5 = 1 8
Week 6
Add 5 lines to make a type of vehicle. l l l l
Week 7
Use four 9s to make 18.
Week 8
A boy on the beach had 7 sandpiles down by the water, 7 piles near his towel, and 7 more by the Coke stand. If he put them all together, how many piles would he have?
Week 9
Use five 3s to make 100.
