Problem Solving

Brain Teasers 
Comments: Brain teasers are both entertaining and mentally challenging. Each Wednesday evening a new problem will be provided at three different grade ranges (3-7+).  Hints are also given to help the students solve the problem. May also be printed.

Chess Is Fun
Comments:  A quick and easy way to learn how to play and win at chess. Reviews strategies, mind preparation, and tips for learning, winning, and mastering the game of chess.

Chess
Comments:This ThinkQuest site explains the game of chess so clearly that even adults could learn how to play by reading it.

Christmas Toys
Comments: Using hyperstudio the students will estimate the cost of several items and try to stay within their $200 budget.

Let's Have a Fieldday!
Comments:  A WebQuest using an almanac to assist in decision making, using and interpreting weather sources and reading and drawing maps.

Math For Kids --  A Medieval Adventure in Problem Solving
Comments: This site was designed by 2 fourth graders. If you want to practice and solve word problems or write some of your own this site is for you.

Math.Stories.com
Comments: At this site, students, teachers and parents can find math stories for all ages and units. Pages can be printed for use in the classroom. 

Meet Aunty Math 
Comments: Have fun solving challenges. Figure out the problem and tell what strategy you used to get the answer. Post your solution and then read how other children solved the problem.

NRICH Monthly math games, problems, and articles
Comments: On-line problem solving for four ability levels.

Pico Fermi Bagels
Comments: Play this number guessing game with 2-6 digits. 
 

PlaneMath 
Comments: This site has nine online activities on plane capacity, time zones, flight planning and more. In cooperation with NASA.

Problem of the Week
Comments: Problem of the week challenges elementary students with non-routine math problems and encourages them to verbalize their solutions.

Terry the Taxi Driver
Comments: Students help Terry the New York Taxi Driver with his math problems. Students can use an "on-line" calculator to do the arithmetic. Reminders to estimate or round are given. Wrong answers are given hints. Links to other types of puzzles and games.

This is Mega-Mathematics!!
Comments: A site that makes complex math ideas accessible for the elementary student.

What Good is Math?
Comments: an interactive portrayal of how math is used every day, from sports to shopping.