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Daily Witzzle Fun -- Level 1

  

This lesson plan is an excerpt from Witzzle Pro Resource Book.

  
Use the Daily Witzzle Fun Level 1 activity in your classroom for a few minutes a day for one month and you will be amazed at the progress and success of your students.
  
Suggested for Grades 3 and up
  
Prerequisite: * Exposure to all four operations.
* Know order of operation rules.
  
Objectives: * Find solutions for target numbers 1 to 31.
* Start using Witzzle Puzzles on a daily basis.
* Improve logical reasoning skills.
  
Materials: * Daily Witzzle Fun Level 1 worksheet
* Daily Witzzle Fun Level 1 blank worksheet 
* Witzzle Pro Math Game
* Witzzle Pro Transparency Game Cards
* Timer (30 seconds or 1 minute)
  
Directions: 1. Use the date (numbers 1 to 31) of the month as the target number.
2. Select one row of diagonal, vertical or horizontal numbers.
3. Use basic operations ( ), +, -, x, ÷ and order of operations rules to solve for the target number. Use each number ONCE AND ONLY ONCE in each calculation.
4. Write the correct solution each day of the month.
  
Suggestions:

This Daily Witzzle Fun activity offers many possible options for individualization in your classroom. Choose what suits your students abilities and needs.

  
1. Develop a daily warm-up routine using Daily Witzzle Fun.
2. Develop a daily homework routine. Each student can select a card and a target number, and then find all possible solutions.
3. Adjust the directions for the teaching Daily Witzzle Fun worksheets. Use them daily, weekly or monthly depending upon students' needs.
4. Use the Daily Witzzle Fun-Level 1 blank worksheet. Select your choice from the Witzzle Pro game cards for students doing extra practice.
 

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