Mental Math – Solving Simple Equations

Take turns creating simple equations and challenge each other to solve for X.  Make them easy or difficult depending on the skill level of the players.

• I was five minutes early for my 12:00 doctor appointment. I arrived at X o'clock.
• Dan baked two dozen cookies for his school bake sale.  He wanted to be sure that they tasted good so he at 1/8 of them.  How many cookies did he eat?  How many cookies did he have left for the bake sale?
• The hike was 8 miles long.  I had to drop out after hiking only 25% of the total distance because I sprained my ankle.  How many miles did I hike?

Are You A Snob? – The City Mouse And The Country Mouse

Have you heard of the city mouse who thought his lifestyle was so much better than his country cousin?  Was it better or was it just different?

Town Mouse and Country Mouse