*This resource is also available on TPT HERE.

Use these Think Like a Mathematician Depth & Complexity Prompt Icon Cards to spark higher-level mathematical discussions and thinking for any math concept or problem type! With 85+ prompts directly connected to the Depth & Complexity Icons, these cards work seamlessly with any Think Like a Mathematician frame. Perfect for GATE, gifted enrichment, or general education classrooms.

Each prompt icon includes two differentiated levels of questioning:

• Set A – Low-level questions for scaffolding and foundational understanding, focusing on recall and basic reasoning to build a strong base for mathematical concepts.

• Set B – High-level prompts that promote analysis, critical thinking, and real-world math connections, encouraging students to synthesize information, compare strategies, and deepen problem-solving skills.

This resource also includes a FREE Prompt Icon Reference Page, Thinking Prompt covers and labels, and both full-color and B&W printing options. These cards make it quick and convenient to bring Depth & Complexity into your literacy instruction — and they can be used by both teachers and students!

Here’s what’s included:

• 85+ Mathematician Thinking Prompts aligned to Depth & Complexity Icons & Frames

• Two differentiated sets (leveled questioning)

• Full Color & Grayscale printing options

• Prompt Icon Reference Sheet

• Organizational Labels

• Assembly & Print Directions

• Photo Examples

• Product Recommendations

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Ways to Use in the Classroom:

• Introduce one or two prompts at a time and revisit them throughout the year

• Use during small group math, whole-class discussions, or math journals

• Pair with problem-solving frames, math investigations, or project-based learning

• Assign prompts to specific group roles during collaborative tasks

• Post on anchor charts or display as daily/weekly math thinking challenges