Apply solving linear equations to averages. A helpful video presents an average age problem given two unknown ages. Pupils learn how to set up the problem from the given information. They see how the equation is reduced to a two-step...

Cut a piece of molding by subtracting polynomials. Pupils watch a video as the presenter works through an example of a word problem involving the subtraction of polynomials. The problem involves finding the remaining length of a piece of...

What would I weigh there? A video uses the relationship of the weight of an astronaut on Earth and the moon to create a direction variation equation. Using the created equation, pupils find the weight of any astronaut on the moon.

Get in line to explore linear equations. Young mathematicians learn all about linear equations in standard form. An informative video covers writing equations in standard form, using the standard form to graph linear equations, and...

How do you use a scale drawing to find the region in a lake where a treasure is located? The narrator of a short video problem identifies three criteria to determine the location of the treasure. Using a compass and ruler, he determines...

Age is just a number. The resource develops a multi-step expression to represent a person's age. Using the video, the presenter creates expressions for the age of four different people that build upon each other. The final age requires...

Just how much farther? A helpful video provides an example in determining an algebraic expression involving distance traveled. Graphics provide an illustration to demonstrate how to find the remaining distance to travel given a known...

Use the knowledge of multiplying fractions to find a percent of a number. The video builds the process to find the percent of a number by recalling that the word of in fraction problems meant to multiply. Finding the percent of a...

Combine several mathematics concepts as classes solve linear systems. After writing a system of equations involving a proportion, learners then solve the system. A video instructor uses the substitution method and must work...

Mix it up in math class! The video provides an equation hint to be able to setup mixture problems. Two problems are provided as examples on how to use the equation in order to solve mixture type word problems. 

One of the beauties of mathematics is the ability to take words and turn them into symbols. The lesson uses a graph to tell a story, and translates a description of water changing temperatures into a graph. The instructor then reviews...

Do your learners tend to skip the word problems? Use a video to increase their confidence. It walks them through a volume/cost problem and writing the model in terms of just one variable.

Many times, learners get frustrated because they feel like they have the tools to solve an algebra problem, but not the ability to turn the English into math. This presentation focuses solely on that skill, starting with basic algebraic...

Word problems are full of information waiting to be deciphered. This animated video explains how to look for the important parts and how to translate those word cues into the correct signs. Go through a problem from start to finish and...

Work through a word problem with the help of a video tutor. You'll learn how equivalent ratios are just like equivalent fractions. Write a ratio as a fraction, reduce each ratio, then determine if they are the same. It's as simple as that!

How do you find an average of something? Watch this video and see how you can add up all your elements then divide by the number of elements you added up. So simple!

Word problems can be tricky. Lucky for you there are key words that can help you identify the operation needed to successfully complete any word problem. This tutorial helps you pick out key words and what those words indicate in terms...

Sometimes all you need is an image to help solve a word problem. This tutorial shows how drawing picture can help you determine a correct number of possibilities with given data. You can also use the FCP or fundamental counting principle...

Here is a real-life subtraction word problem that not only shows how to analyze a word problem but thoroughly describes the subtraction process. This is a fantastic video perfect for introducing both subtraction and problem solving...

By working through word problems involving subtraction and using numbers in the hundreds, the instructor uses visual cues to help viewers understand how to solve the problem. The instructor's method for solving the problem involves...

Review how to calculate ratios using this film. The instructor works through word problems involving a ratio. This is a wonderful way to make ratios easier to understand.

Solving two-step word problems is a great way to build strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. This video showcases three-word problems involving multi-digit addition or subtraction. Sal highlights essential...

Sal solves several practice problems in several ways to reinforce four-digit subtraction. He then takes viewers through solving word problems with four-digit subtraction, which requires regrouping. Use these problems as a class challenge...

Using three-digit numbers, this video discusses the process used to add and subtract with regrouping. The instructor also focuses on determining when and when not to regroup. It describes precisely what is happening when a problem...