Open Ended Math Problems for Kindergarten

Open Ended Math Problems for Kindergarten

$4.65

164 open-ended math problems perfect for whole class and small group kindergarten math warm-ups or guided math lessons.

Teach problem-solving with these word problems aligned to the Australian Curriculum – Foundation stage.

Each naturally differentiated math question has multiple answers to cater for a range of learning abilities.

Keep your students engaged and excited about maths with these age-appropriate math tasks designed around popular kindergarten topics and interests.

We usually do one or two of these problems each week. With 164 open-ended questions in this resource, you will have more than enough for the whole year!

THIS SET CONTAINS 3 MATCHING VERSIONS

164 open-ended math problems for numbers to 10 in different formats:

PowerPoint Presentation
Task cards – 4 to a page
Worksheets

For a whole class guided math lesson or warm-up, just display your chosen problem on a large screen or interactive panel. Students can use the matching worksheet to record their thinking. Or for small group or individual math activities, use the task cards and matching worksheets.

Aligned to the Australian Curriculum with all Content Stands Included

99 Number and Algebra problems.
29 Measurement problems.
29 Geometry problems.
7 Statistics and Probability problems.

WHY USE OPEN-ENDED MATH PROBLEMS?

As a naturally differentiated math activity or assessment.
To shift the teaching focus from computation to problem-solving and real-life learning.
To develop higher-order thinking skills – both critical and creative thinking skills.
To create a record of each student’s growth and progress.
To gain insight into your student’s mathematical abilities, opinions, understandings, and misconceptions.
To give your students practice recording their thinking and math understandings.
To build self-confidence and encourage reluctant students to “have-a-go”.

Change those traditional closed math problems. The ones with only one correct answer

– Kaela has 6 cupcakes. If 3 of them are rainbow, how many are chocolate? INTO differentiated open-ended math problems with numerous possible answers

- Kaela has 6 cupcakes. If some are rainbow and some are chocolate, how many of each could there be?

BOTH AUSTRALIAN & AMERICAN SPELLING VERSIONS INCLUDED

Now your students can show you how they are thinking.

You will be surprised at the variety of math strategies your students will use.

You will also notice your students developing their mathematical language and collaborating with their peers as they problem solve.

This is a quick and easy low-prep math resource you will be using over and over.

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