Overview
Polyup is a "computational thinking playground" that provides students with an opportunity to engage with problem solving and algorithmic thinking. Polyup consists of many puzzles that are made up of a set of problems called a Poly Machine. Each problem within the machine is called a chip and the chips are solved by modifying an equation to create a target output. The user modifies the problem by changing the numbers, operations, and order. Polyup puzzles support a growth mindset, creative problem solving and computational thinking.
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Mathematical Concepts
Polyup puzzles provide practice for the following mathematical concepts:
  • Operations
  • Integers
  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Squares and square roots
  • Factorials
  • Absolute value

There are many categories of Polyup puzzles. It is beneficial to start with the beginning categories 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 categories include:
  • Grades 1 to 2: focus on comparing numbers, addition and subtraction
  • Grades 3 to 5: focus on all operations, integers, fractions and decimals
  • Grades 6 to 8: focus on all operations, basic roots, and factorials
  • Grades 9 to 12: focus on all operations, basic roots, factorials, value, and sequences
Connection to the Math Practice Standards
Polyup puzzles encourage the development of the following mathematical habits of mind:
  • Computational thinking
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Creative problem solving
  • Pattern recognition
  • Repeated reasoning
  • Number sense
  • Calculating
Reference
https://www.polyup.com/
​https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RV6rr6qmhP437N8Vaukoc7STzdpdSPr5EJDRF7AbiLA/edit