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Previous Problems and Solutions

Below you will find problems from previous week(s).  

Week
Grade
Title
Theme
Problem
Solution
17
3/4
Time After Time
Geometry & Measurement, Number Sense
16
3/4
Tapping to Success
Algebra
15
3/4
School Clean Up
Geometry & Measurement
14
3/4
Fishing Frenzy
Number Sense
13
3/4
Entry Code
Computational Thinking
12
3/4
Apple Picking
Number Sense
11
3/4
Gym Budgets
Number Sense
10
3/4
What Number Am I?
Computational Thinking, Number Sense
9
3/4
Tracking Temperatures
Data Management, Number Sense
8
3/4
Calculator Catastrophe
Number Sense
7
3/4
Holiday Cheer
Number Sense
6
3/4
Cross Training
Number Sense
5
3/4
Stacking Shapes
Computational Thinking, Geometry & Measurement
4
3/4
Beaded Bracelets
Number Sense
3
3/4
Books, Books, Books
Data Management
2
3/4
Better Deal?
Number Sense
1
3/4
Movie Magic
Number Sense
30
3/4
Gathering Treasure
Computational Thinking
29
3/4
Scrabble Words
Geometry & Measurement, Number Sense
28
3/4
Babysitting Bonus
Algebra, Number Sense
27
3/4
Room to Grow
Geometry & Measurement, Number Sense
26
3/4
Counting Kits
Data Management
25
3/4
Charity Chocolate Cake
Geometry & Measurement
24
3/4
Graduation Ceremony
Number Sense
23
3/4
Skipping at School
Algebra, Number Sense
22
3/4
What’s in the Pouch?
Number Sense
21
3/4
Piling Wood
Geometry & Measurement, Number Sense
20
3/4
Animals on Parade
Data Management
19
3/4
Disc Golf Distance
Geometry & Measurement
18
3/4
Balancing Act
Algebra, Number Sense
17
3/4
Patterned Savings
Number Sense
16
3/4
Delivery Dilemma
Number Sense
15
3/4
Bicycle Time
Algebra, Number Sense
14
3/4
Dated Messages
Computational Thinking
13
3/4
Feeding the Pets
Algebra, Geometry & Measurement, Number Sense
12
3/4
Sweet Treat
Data Management, Number Sense
11
3/4
Roller Coaster Riders
Geometry & Measurement, Number Sense
10
3/4
Tri Kids Race
Geometry & Measurement, Number Sense
9
3/4
Bean There; Done That
Geometry & Measurement, Number Sense
8
3/4
Fishing for Prizes
Data Management
Students solving math problems on a whiteboard with their educator

Problem and Solution Archive from 2023/2024, 2022/2023

Visit the archive page to access links to booklets containing all the problems and solutions from the last two years. The problems are organized into themes, grouping problems into various areas of the curriculum.  

Information for educators

Problems are organized into five themes: Algebra (A), Computational Thinking (C), Data Management (D), Geometry and Measurement (G), Number Sense (N). A problem may have more than one theme.

Theme Broad Topics
Algebra (A) Patterning, Relations, Sequences, Functions
Computational Thinking (C) Logic, Coding
Data Management (D) Probability, Statistics
Geometry and Measurement (G) Spatial Sense, Shape and Space, Trigonometry
Number Sense (N) Numeration, Numbers, Number Theory, Financial Literacy

 

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  • discussing the problems with students, and
  • integrating the problems into their lessons.

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