Math Challenges for the Busy Mind Author:John Thompson Math Challenges for Busy Minds is a resource from teacher and popular math writer John Thompson. Each of the activities emphasizes problem solving and exploration, which can be done individually or in groups. The teacher pages provide answers, show how problems can be worked through to conclusion and point out issues to look for. — Activities are... more » high interest and usually centered around a puzzle, a mathematical mystery or a story which students have to work through.« less