Mix things things up in your elementary math class with a series of problem-solving exercises. Presented with a series of mixed number word problems, young mathematicians are asked to solve them by using either visual fraction...

Let's build a castle! Dennis and Cody have big plans, but do they have enough blocks between the two of them to accomplish their goal? A great context that requires students to add and compare mixed numbers. Encourage the use of pictures...

Try a new approach to addition and subtraction by giving scholars the numbers but leaving out the sign. They must determine if the numbers have been added or subtracted, then write in the appropriate operation. There are a few examples...

Money math comes up in real life all the time, so be sure scholars are ready for the challenge with these word problems. They use multiple math operations to solve and show work for each one. There is an example to get them started...

Count the correct change with a money math worksheet! Given certain coins, second and third graders add and subtract amounts of money to find the correct change. The worksheet uses pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and...

For this story problem worksheet, students read about Ralph and Sandra splitting up the cookies they baked. Students use division and multiplication to figure out how many cookies Ralph and Sandra started with. This worksheet contains 10...

Introduce pupils to a skill they will use for the rest of their lives with these elapsed time word problems. There is a nice visual example to give them reference, and they work out five scenarios on their own. The times here are not...

Develop young mathematicians' ability to compare fractions with investigation into the number 1/2. After brainstorming a list of fractions equivalent to 1/2, children identify a pattern in the numerators and...

Help your fourth graders make cents out of fractions and decimals with this short word problem. After learning that dimes are one-tenth and pennies one-hundredth of a dollar, students write a fraction and decimal for a given number...

In this word problems worksheet, students solve word problems using bar models about money, days on a farm, and more. Students complete 6 problems total.

In this measurement worksheet, students solve measurement word problems using a map in kilometers. Students complete 14 word problems.

In this finding the fractions in simplest form activity, students add and subtract fractions with uncommon denominators. Students solve five problems.

Math novices examine how math can help them in real-world situations. They listen to the book The Math Curse by Jon Scieszka, solve various word problems from the book, explore various math websites, write original math word problems,...

If you are teaching fractions to elementary learners this year, this Singapore Math presentation is essential to your curriculum. It addresses several basic fractions concepts in conceptual terms and figures, making each idea accessible...

A set of third grade math vocabulary cards include topics that range from addition properties to terms like estimate and fact family. Each sheet has two cards on it. The top half is the word printed in bold text,...

Add and subtract fractions with common denominators! For this fractions lesson, upper graders review what they already know about fractions, use manipulatives to compare fractions, and add and subtract fractions.

In this online interactive math skills worksheet, learners solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding addition and subtraction of 2-digit numbers. Students may view the correct answers.

In this doubling and halving worksheet, students practice doubling 16 three-digit numbers, half 16 three-digit numbers and solve 8 additional division and multiplication math problems.

In this fraction addition worksheet, learners complete a total of 12 problems, adding fractions with like denominators. Answers are included on page 2.

In this writing numbers worksheet, students write the word form of a correct sum to a problem written in words, then use a word bank to complete sentences with a number in word form.

Third graders problem solve using fraction strips. In this adding fractions lesson, 3rd graders create fraction strips to help identify fractional sizes (fourths, eighths, thirds) and to solve word problems.

Students solve addition and subtraction problems and decipher and write messages using a code. They read and discuss an informational fact sheet about the Navajo code talkers from World War II, and decode and re-code messages using math...

Students are taught how to add and subtract and use number sense to solve basic math problems. In this addition and subtraction instructional activity, students are being taught using theories from different philosophers in education....

Little ones identify the US quarter and explore the concept of one-fourth or one-quarter. Using real coins or coin manipulatives, they divide a square piece of paper into quarters, discuss halves and quarters, and create a design that...