Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Word and Real Life Problems
Are you looking for some problem solving activities to do with your class? Look no farther. This site includes games, worksheets, presentations in PowerPoint, and smartboard files.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Word Problems With "More" and "Fewer" 2
Practice solving more word problems by finding how many more (or fewer) objects there are. Numbers used are 20 or less. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Teaching Tips: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (1St Grade)
Use these teaching tips from the PBS Kids Lab to help children make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equations, use addition and subtraction within 20 to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: One Step Subtraction Numbers to 100 Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video is a subtraction word problem that describes how to subtract using regrouping. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess student...
Other
Nearpod: Addition With Models: Winter Edition
In this lesson plan, 1st graders will use keywords and place value charts to solve addition word problems.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Jack & the Giants and the Math Challenge
In this instructional activity, young scholars create and solve a word problem related to counting money, develop a script for a short scene, and perform it using the elements of performance. Teacher resources are provided.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Jack & the Zero Clan
In this lesson, students will create and solve a word problem related to adding and subtracting within 1,000, develop a script for a short scene using dialect, and perform it using the elements of performance, specifically acting,...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Daisies in Vases
Students will solve a word problem with various outcomes by creating a meaningful representation of the problem by using objects, pictures, or equations. An explanation is provided.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems 2
Practice solving more challenging word problems with addition and subtraction. Numbers used are 20 or less. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding and Subtracting Three or More Numbers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to solve word problems using both addition and subtraction. The video is followed by additional practice problems.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Addition and Subtraction: Without Regrouping
Solve word problems with addition and subtraction without regrouping. Then test your knowledge.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Mixed Operations: Addition and Subtraction Ii Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students are given word problems with various operations used to solve. Watch a video for additional help and answer a practice problem. [1:32]
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Journals Boost Real Learning
Discover how writing in a journal can boost your students reading skills when you read this article. This article sites ways to integrate writing with teaching math skills.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: What Is the Action of the Problem?
First graders work towards CCSS.MP1: Make sense of and persevere through problems with this introductory instructional activity. Students learn to visualize what is happening in the problem.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Math Man Jr.
Math Man Jr. is an elementary activity to practice addition and subtraction math facts. Solve math problems and avoid the ghosts! Fun for children of all ages!
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Criteria for Success: Story Problem
Students learn the basics of "Modeling with Mathematics" (CCSS.MP.4) as they practice putting their thinking on paper in this beginning of year lesson. This lesson includes a video tutorial, differentiated worksheets based on skill...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: K 8 Math
This WebMath site shows how to add, subtract, multiply and divide through a step by step examples. The user simple selects the operation and types in two numbers, and the computer solves the problem through a step by step process. Also...
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Kids' Place Mathematics
Educational publisher Houghton Mifflin provides a colorful, engaging site that offers test-prep practice, test-taking strategies, and brain teasers on a variety of math concepts for grades 1-6. Just "Choose an activity and pick a grade,"...
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Kids' Place Mathematics
Educational publisher Houghton Mifflin provides a colorful, engaging site that offers test-prep practice, test-taking strategies, and brain teasers on a variety of math concepts for grades 1-6. Just "Choose an activity and pick a grade,"...
Other
Math Playground: Thinking Blocks Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
Students play a game to solve addition and subtraction word problems.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Peg + Cat Collection
The Peg + Cat on-air series and online resources provide many opportunities for educators to introduce or reinforce early math concepts. In each 11-minute on-air episode of this animated, math-based series for 3-8 year olds, Peg and Cat...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solve Problems With Bar Graphs 2
Use bar graphs to solve addition and subtraction word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a tutorial video, or receive hints.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Authentic Writing and Math Problem Solving Using Shopping Lists
We're going shopping in this integrated lesson. Students must make a budget, create a shopping list, and act out grocery shopping utilizing their problem solving and writing skills. A comprehensive lesson with printable worksheets,...