Printable Math Challenges
Here are 14 free printable math challenges that my students and I have enjoyed! As a math teacher, I love finding new math challenges to use with my students or to just solve myself.
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Make Six Puzzle – Number Challenge
The Make Six Number Challenge asks you to insert mathematical symbols (no digits) to make each equation equal six. Some of these are easy to solve. Others will really test you!
5-4-3-2-1 Challenge
Use the digits 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. The digits must remain in that order. Place the four arithmetic signs – plus, minus, times, and divided by – between the digits and as many parentheses as you like around the digits. How many numbers from 1 to 40 can you get?
20×9 Challenge
In the 20 x 9 Challenge from Pierre Berloquin, you are asked to create various expressions that equal 20 using the given digits no more than six times. Good luck with this fun math challenge!
Four Fours Challenge Activity
Four Fours is a classic math challenge. How many numbers can you make using exactly four fours as well as any mathematical symbol of your choosing?
Five Fives Puzzle
Five Fives is a fun extension on the classic four fours challenge linked above.
How many numbers between 1 and 50 can you make using exactly five fives?
More Single Digit Number Challenges
Seasonal Math Challenges
Yearly Number Challenge for New Years
At the beginning of each new calendar year, I challenge my students to take on the yearly number challenge. It is always a huge hit with my students!
12-25 Christmas Number Challenge
Put your math skills to the test with this Christmas number challenge involving the digits in 12-25. Can you use the digits 1, 2, 2, and 5 to create expressions equivalent to each number between 1 and 25?
3-1-4 Pi Day Number Challenge
This 3-1-4 Number Challenge is the perfect way to challenge your brain on Pi Day! How many different numbers can you come up with mathematical expressions for using only the digits 3, 1, and 4?
Twosday Challenge
This Twosday Challenge is the perfect way to infuse a bit of mathematical fun on an upcoming mathematical holiday – Twosday!
