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ABC-Introduction to the Dictionary
Looking for an excellent way to give your class practice using and a better understanding of how the dictionary works? Try this 4 page printable packet! They read about the dictionary, sort and alphabetize words, the create a dictionary...
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Problem Solving Strategy: Work Backward: Problem Solving
In this working backwards worksheet, students read the word problem and then complete the understand, plan, solve, and look back steps to solve the problem. Students work backwards to solve the problem.
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Individualized Lesson for Student C
Young scholars explain how to solve an algebraic word problem using correct grammar and punctuation. In this math and writing lesson, students are given a word problem and must write down directions to solve it.
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An Engaging Age Problem
For this algebra worksheet, students identify the age of a man and a woman given their combined age and some clues to help write the equation. There is an answer key with this problem.
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de Morgan's Age problem
In this algebra activity, students solve for the year de Morgan was born given some clues. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Brain Teaser - Age
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about the age of a woman. Students complete 1 problem on this worksheet.
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Order of Age
In this order of age activity, students read a word problem and figure out who is the oldest to the youngest by filling out a chart. Students figure this out for 4 people.
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Fifty Members of a Group: Average
In this average worksheet, students solve 1 word problem. Students find the average age of 47 people given the average of 50 people and three people's ages who leave the group.
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The Age-Old Problem
In this word problem worksheet, students solve 1 short answer word problem. Students determine the age of two boys given information such as their ages are the product of prime numbers.
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Whole Language Approach in Solving Word Problems
Students explore the concept of word problems. In this word problems lesson, students read a version of the Three Little Pigs. Students discuss what math vocabulary words such as 'in all' and 'many more' meant in the story.
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Ratio Problems
In this ratio worksheet, students solve a set of 5 ratio word problems. Answers and hints are available on-line; a reference web site is given.
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Math A Regents Questions: Quadratic Equations
In this quadratic equations worksheet, high schoolers solve 2 short answer questions. Students write and solve quadratic equations given a quadratic word problem.
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Mike's Age
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, learners solve a word problem revolving around Mike’s age. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution.
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Prime Factorization Worksheet
Here's a prime factorization practice worksheet in which learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve six story problems.
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Using Equations to Solve Problems
In this algebra worksheet, students apply their knowledge of solving equations to solving word problems. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
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Marriage Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems involving marriage and children to explore the concept of algebraic equations. There is an answer key with this word problem.
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The Two Professors Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem using algebra. They have to decipher the riddle to get the correct answer. There is an answer key.
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Gate Crasher Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students review and rewrite a word problem in to an algebraic equation. They must identify the 3 gate crashers who snuck into the party using fake name tags.
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Mammal Story Problems (Math)
Fifth graders, after discussing the teacher's handout examples, practice writing five story problems about mammals using relevant/irrelevant information. As a class, they solve the story problems while identifying the key concepts that...
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Guess the Age
Students rewrite word problems using symbols. For this algebra lesson, students rewrite equations graphically, algebraically and verbally. They relate the concepts to the real world.
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Translating between words and math - quiz
For this math words worksheet, students solve problems that deal with word phrases, word problems, and expressions of numbers. Students complete 10 multiple choice problems.
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Problem Solvers for Life
Fifth graders identify and explore the components of solving a problem. Students conduct a survey to collect, analyze and interpret data based on a given problem. Also, 5th graders use a variety of strategies to solve math problems,...
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An Aging Population - Economic Problem or Opportunity
Students explore if the aging population has any effect on the economy and overall well-being of society. In this economic lesson, students research the economic impact of the older citizens. They develop their own ideas and share...
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Myths and Reality of Old Age
Pupils use a glossary of terms to learn about mature adults. They examine common stereotypes in aging. They create awareness of language that contributes to age discrimination and stereotyping. They discuss the social, psychological, and...