McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Number Patterns and Problem Solving
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of number patterns and problem-solving. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...
University of South Florida
Fcat: Problem Solving Strategies
This page gives students a guide for problem solving. A list of strategies is presented, and each strategy has an example to demonstrate it.
Other
The Futures Channel: Problem Solving
"Connecting learning to the real world" is the goal of the Futures Channel. Through the use of short videos, teachers can integrate real-world examples of how math and science are used in everyday life. Complete teaching guidelines...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Patterns in Mathematics: How Many Valentines?
Students look for patterns to determine how many valentines will be distributed in a class of 28 students. After trying the problem, they can look at several other methods that could be used and compare the answer they got. There is also...
University of Texas at Austin
Mathematics Teks Toolkit: Hooked on Problem Solving
Students will take a closer look at numbers to determine patterns within them.
Other
Problem Solving: Definition, Terminology and Patterns
A very concise and informative article about problem solving. Provided are definitions, terminology and patterns associated with problem solving.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Problem Solving Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Devise a plan to solve a problem.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Comparison of Problem Solving Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the strategies of making a table and looking for a pattern to solve problems.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Patterns in Mathematics: People Patterns
This interactive website offers young students an opportunity to discover the pattern and predict who will come next. Feedback and guidance are given for each response. It also offers three increasingly difficult levels that are available.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Patterns in Mathematics: Word Patterns Activities
This website helps students work with word patterns by having them create limericks and sentences. Students receive feedback and guidance as they work their way through the activities.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Exploring Patterns & Writing Word Problems
In this lesson plan, students will listen to the book called The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang, but before reading, students will listen for the "different" way to solve the problem on each page. After reading, students will focus on one...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Eiffel Tower: Patterns
Pierre lives in Paris near the Eiffel Tower. Join him to find out more about patterns.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Fashion Store: Pattern and Function
Molly organizes her clothes in a pattern using functions.
Other
Reading Quest: Strategies for Reading Comprehension: Problem Solution
Working with students on identifying problem and solution in their reading? Here is a simple concept, with a printable chart, for teaching and reinforcing this concept. Applicable for any subject area, could be used (modified) at any level.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Mysterious Money Trail
Pat Tern has been buying items all around town using counterfeit money. Help Math Maven identify a pattern to catch her before she deposits fake money into the Cashflow Bank.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Word Problems for Time Patterns
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview on how to solve word problems involving time patterns.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Mqed: Pattern
Students learn about mathematical patterns and the art of designing repeat patterns. Lessons and assignments are included in this online resource.
PBS
Pbs Mathline Lesson Plan: Mirror, Mirror [Pdf]
The goal of this PBS instructional activity is for young scholars to apply spatial reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking skills to assess which regular polygons will tessellate. A detailed lesson plan that includes related...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Food Market: Patterns
Yang Ming's family owns a Food Market. Can you find patterns at the Food Market?
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Up and Down Stairs
Work with this cube problem and see if you can find a pattern. Then you can check your solution with solutions already submitted.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: 2 Step Word Problems
Solve two-step word problems with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Some questions include estimation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Patterns in Multiplication Tables
Practice discovering and explaining patterns in multiplication tables. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.D.9 Identify...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Math Patterns 1
Identify arithmetic patterns (including ones in the addition or multiplication tables), and explain them using properties of operations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Patterns With Even and Odd
Use an understanding of even and odd numbers to figure out number patterns. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.