Nurturing
curiosity into
lifelong confidence.
Concept Quests by MLC challenges students with problems that spark curiosity and encourage perseverance.
What is
Concept Quests?
Concept Quests is a collection of problem-solving tasks that help K–5 students build their math confidence through engaging challenges.
Concept Quests tasks are designed to allow multiple solution paths, encouraging students to apply what they know, test ideas, and find their own way forward. This means every student—regardless of background or ability—has opportunities to grow as a thinker, sensemaker, and problem solver.
What makes it work?
Accessible for all
Each task is designed with multiple entry points, inviting every student to engage. As they work through challenges, students build a stronger, more positive relationship with math.
Works with any curriculum
Concept Quests fits seamlessly alongside any K–5 math program. Use it as enrichment, exploration, or extension—without replacing your core instruction.
Flexible by design
Use Concept Quests with small groups, for whole-class activities, or as independent work. An activity guide and a self-paced course provide support so educators can implement with confidence.
What does it look like?
Each grade level includes thoughtfully crafted resources, like activity guides and an answer key with background information for instructional planning or reviewing student work.
Grades K–1
Concept Quests for kindergarten and grade 1 feature seven collections of engaging tasks that support independent choice and flexible implementation.
Grades 2-5
Concept Quests for Grades 2–5 include problem-solving tasks organized into six concept categories, covering essential math topics and encouraging deep student exploration.
Support For Educators
With Concept Quests, educators gain access to the Educator Site—a digital hub with everything you need to bring enriching math tasks to life.
Digital access to all Concept Quests tasks, with print options
Activity guide and background notes for confident implementation
A self-guided course you can complete on your own schedule
What educators are saying
Webinar: Getting Started with Concept Quests
Watch Tisha Jones, and Chief Learning Officer, Patrick Vennebush, demonstrate Concept Quests, share ideas for classroom use, and answer participant questions.
Teacher testimonial:
“Concept Quests gives my students the confidence to try new strategies and stick with challenging problems. I’ve seen real growth in how they approach math.”
Daniel Shirvanian, Grade 5 Educator, Reading-Flemington Intermediate School, Flemington, NJ
Rounding Up Podcast:
Listen to Vice President for Educator Support, Mike Wallus, and guest Tisha Jones, Senior Manager of Assessment, share how Concept Quests supports enrichment opportunities for every learner.
Visit us at NCSM and NCTM
Want to see Concept Quests in person and talk with the experts that designed it? Stop by The Math Learning Center’s booth at these upcoming conferences in Atlanta:
National Council of Supervisors
of Mathematics (NCSM) Annual Conference
October 13–15, 2025 - Booth #302
National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Meeting
October 15–18, 2025 - Booth #1516
Meet our team, explore sample Concept Quests tasks, and pick up some exclusive giveaways. We’d love to connect.
