Overview
Mashup Math puzzles are essentially algebraic equations made of icons and numbers. These puzzles are solved through finding symbolic representations and unknown variables. Furthermore, these puzzles allow students to begin thinking algebraically before they begin learning specific algebraic concepts. Mashup Math puzzles are able to support a wide variety of mathematical concepts along with a wide range of ability levels.
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 Mathematical Concepts
Mashup Math puzzles provide practice for the following mathematical concepts:
  • Algebraic thinking
  • Variables and symbolic representation
  • Operations
  • Substitution
  • Mathematical properties
  • Order of operations
  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Negatives

There are several levels of the Mashup Math puzzles. It is beneficial to start with the beginning level puzzles to gain a basic understanding for the game. After a strong foundation has been built, feel free to choose an appropriate range of puzzles for your students. The levels include:
  • Basic: attention to basic addition and subtraction and the commutative property of addition
  • Intermediate: attention to properties of zero, the commutative property of addition, the associative property of addition, and order of operations
  • Advanced: attention to properties of zero, advanced multiplication and division, the commutative property of addition and multiplication, the associative property of addition and multiplication, and advanced order of operations
  • Mashup Math also has a paid PDF eBook that includes additional categories that focus more specifically on multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, and negatives.
Connection to the Math Practice Standards
These puzzles encourage the development of the following mathematical habits of mind:
  • Number sense
  • Reasoning strategically
  • Logical thinking
  • ​Pattern recognition
  • Working with models
Reference
https://mashupmath.com/