Math Problem Solving Independent Practice: Problem Solving Planet Math Path

🚀 Math Planets: Independent Practice Pack (Retired Edition)

Looking for engaging, low-prep math practice your students can work on independently? This Math Planets Pack is a fun, motivating way to build both basic problem-solving concepts and complex thinking skills through word problems, strategy practice, and hands-on activities.

⚠️ Note: This resource is Retired — it will not receive new updates, but you can enjoy it as-is!

✨ How It Works

Each of the 8 planets includes a progression of math activities:

• Launch Pad – simple practice questions to warm up
• Brain Busting Blast Off – word problems for deeper thinking
• Awesome Alien Encounter – a fun math-themed activity
• Starry Strategies – strategy-focused problem solving
• Cosmic Communication – collaborative partner questions
• Astronaut Activity – hands-on partner activity (with recording sheet)
• Mega Meteor Shower – multi-step challenge with success criteria

Students complete the planet challenges, check their work with the answer keys, and earn a badge/sticker to track their progress on the included tracker sheet.

📦 What’s Included

• 8 Planet Math Packs (with activities listed above)
• Answer Keys (handwritten for extra clarity and detail)
• Progress Tracker Sheet
• Sticker/Badge Sheets (Avery label compatible)
• Asteroid Belt Medallion Sheets (for rewards/motivation)
• Expectation Sheet (perfect for posting in your classroom)
• Title Page for badge/sticker collection

🎯 Perfect For

• Independent practice / “Math by Myself”
• Daily 5 math rotations
• Early finishers
• Homework
• Test prep (provincial/state testing)
• Small group or partner activities