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Compound Words
First graders read newspaper articles and locate compound words. They break the words into two parts, then draw pictures of the two words.
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Drawing Word Problems
In this steps to solving word problems worksheet, students read and follow directions to reread the problem, underline clues about operation to use, draw a picture, and write the solution. Students solve 4 problems.
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Algebra Word Problems
In this algebra activity, 6th graders are given clues to numbers and they have to figure out the numbers. Students complete 18 problems.
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Candy Cane Problem
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders calculate how many candy canes and ornaments are on each person's Christmas tree. They are given specific clues to help them calculate their answers. There are 2 questions with an answer key.
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Word Problem Exchange
Learners discuss elements of word problems: key words, data, computation clues, and unnecessary information and use the four steps of problem solving to find a solution and check for reasonableness.
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Hey Classmates! Let's Get to Know One Another!
Two word puzzles encourage collaboration among learners. One sheet has numbers and initials that show a relationship and the other has pictorial images that represent a phrase. Partners cooperate in order to develop functional working...
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Mystery Spinners
Take a spin with probability. Given a set of clues about the probability of events on a spinner, groups create their own device to match the clues. Using a jigsaw strategy, groups share their spinners and strategies with other groups....
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Word Problems That Involve the Mean
In this online learning exercise, students solve 5 word problems. Each problem requires students to calculate for x.
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Estimating Solutions to Word Problems
Learners use estimation to determine the answers to word problems by rounding whole numbers. In this estimation lesson plan, pupils compare and contrast solutions using the best answer.
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Quadrilateral Clues
Fourth and fifth graders work in pairs explore quadrilaterals. In this problem-solving lesson, learners participate in hands-on activities that require them to identify, describe, compare, and classify quadrilaterals. This is meant to...
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Focus: Spelling Common Words
If you’re going to get a tattoo, make sure your artist writes it right because it’s hard to correct their inkings. That’s the big idea in this short lesson on commonly misspelled words like their/there/they’re and it’s/its. Images and a...
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Real-Life Problems
Introduce scholars to addition and subtraction word problems with visual guidance. There are five scenarios here, each with a picture to guide scholars as they solve. An example encourages kids to physically interact with the images,...
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Problem Solving: Write a Number Sentence (Picture Clues)
Your class can practice writing number sentences by reading word problems. This worksheet includes 3 problems to be solved, where highlighted information is written into the provided space to construct an equation.
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Word Problems that involve Circles
In this geometry activity, 10th graders solve application word problems based on knowledge of a circle. The one page interactive activity contains four questions. Answers and hints are included.
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Number Words
In this number words worksheet, students fill in the words that represent the numbers. Students write 10 words for the numbers total.
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Number Sentence Words
In this number sentence words worksheet, students fill in missing words in number sentences using either not equals, equals, plus or minus. Answers and hints are available on-line; a reference web site for additional resources is given.
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Fractions in Words
For this fractions worksheet, students write a set of 9 given fractions in words. Answers and hints are available on-line; a reference web site for additional resources is given.
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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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Multiplication and Division Word Jumble
In this recognizing vocabulary words about multiplication and division learning exercise, students use the words in the word bank as clues to the words to be unscrambled. Students write 12 word answers.
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Thanksgiving Word Jumble
In this unscrambling words about Thanksgiving worksheet, students use the words in the word bank as clues to the scrambled lettered words. Students write 20 words correctly.
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Calculator Clues
In this math worksheet, students solve 10 problems using a calculator. Students turn the calculator upside down and match the words they see with 10 clues.
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The Visual Thesaurus and the SAT
Demonstrate strategies for tackling unfamiliar vocabulary words in preparation for the SAT. Using Visual Thesaurus computer software, middle and high schoolers interpret contextual clues, solve sample sentence completion questions, and...
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Paraphrasing Quotes and Analyzing Visual Elements, Part 2: Investigating the Scientific Method with Max Axiom Super Scientist
Solve the world's problems. Class members move on to section two of Investigating the Scientific Methods with Max Axiom Super Scientist and complete a similar activity as in the previous lesson plan. Next, they carry out a first read to...
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Monster Vocabulary
Challenge language arts learners with a crossword puzzle that focuses on vocabulary words from Walter Dean Myers' Monster. After kids read the clues at the bottom of the page, they complete the puzzle with their newly defined words.