Build addition fluency and reasoning with this addition puzzle activity. Students solve each addition problem, then cut out and arrange the puzzle pieces so every equation matches its answer on the grid, before identifying and explaining which problems required partitioning to solve.
What's included:
3 sets of puzzle pieces: 2 digit plus 2 digit, 3 digit plus 2 digit, and 3 digit plus 3 digit addition
2 worksheets with a grid for arranging the puzzle pieces and a reflection prompt on partitioning
Answer keys included