Help your students stop guessing and start thinking through word problems

Grab this free set of Math Problem Solving Mats to help your 3rd–5th graders slow down, organize their work, and choose a problem-solving strategy that actually makes sense.

A print-and-go problem-solving support for grades 3–5.

Grab your copy and bring energy and excitement to math review session!

Help students slow down, make sense of the problem, and show their thinking clearly.

What’s Included in the Free Math Thinking Mats?

Word problem graphic organizers for grades 3-5
Teacher notes with quick research connections
Sample problems to help you introduce each mat
Student-friendly layouts for organizing work
Print-and-go pages you can use again and again

Help students build better word problem habits.

Grab the free Math Thinking Mats and give your students a simple way to make sense of the problem, plan their work, and show their thinking.