🧩 Diffy Squares – Fun Subtraction Logic Puzzle

Build Number Sense & Problem-Solving Skills

Make subtraction practice exciting with Diffy Squares, a classic math logic puzzle that helps students develop number sense, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills.

Students start by choosing four numbers and placing them in the outer corners of the square. Then the challenge begins! Each new number is created by subtracting the two numbers beside it, working their way toward the center.

The big question: Can they reach the middle without getting a difference of zero?

Students will love the challenge and will want to try it again and again!

📦 What’s Included

✔ Full-Color Diffy Squares Worksheet (printable)

✔ Black & White Version for easy photocopying

✔ Google Slides Digital Version for paperless learning

✔ BONUS: 6 Mini Game Cards for centers, small groups, and fast finishers

🔢 Flexible for Many Number Types

These puzzles can be used with a variety of numbers, including:

• Whole numbers

• Decimals

• Fractions

• Integers

• Money amounts

This makes the activity adaptable for multiple grade levels and abilities.

🎯 Perfect For

• Math Centers

• Early Finishers

• Sub Plans

• Number Talks

• Morning Work

• Enrichment Groups

• Independent Practice

• Spiral Review

🧠 Skills Practiced

• Subtraction strategies

• Number sense

• Logical thinking

• Pattern recognition

• Problem solving

🌟 Why Teachers Love Diffy Squares

✔ Quick and engaging math challenge

✔ Encourages critical thinking

✔ Easy to differentiate

✔ Works for multiple math concepts

✔ Great for both print and digital learning