K-5 Math Teaching Resources
Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Unlike Denominators)
Young mathematicians demonstrate their ability to subtract mixed numbers by completing this collection of fraction word problems. From figuring out the weight of objects in a package, to finding the difference in height between two...
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Add or Subtract: Story Problems
In this addition and subtraction worksheet, students learn how to solve basic addition and subtraction story problems. They then solve the 6 problems in the packet. The answers are on the last page of the worksheet.
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 22: Overview
Have young mathematicians subtracting fractions in no time with this manipulative-based math lesson plan. Using their sets of fraction circles, students explore a number of word problems involving the subtraction of fractions before...
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Do I Add? or Subtract?
Fourth graders read a book. In this word problems instructional activity, 4th graders review the operations addition and subtraction, read the book Sea Sums, learn strategies for determining if they should add or subtract, and solve...
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Math Word Problems
In this solving story problems activity, students multiply, add, subtract, fill in numbers before and after, find elapsed time, and count value of coins. Students solve 10 problems.
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Write a Number Story
Students view number stories at a website and write their own. They insert a drawing and the text of their number story using a software such as PowerPoint to create a presentation for the class and parents.
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Mixed Operations Math Word Problems 2
For this math word problems worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 7 story problems that require them to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
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Mixed Operations Math Word Problems
In this math word problems worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 5 story problems that require them to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
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Real-Life Problems, Working with Decimals #2
It's all about decimals in these word problems, which have scholars apply math to scenarios they will likely come across later in life. Working with multi-digit numbers and decimals to the hundredths place, learners must determine the...
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Mixed Operations Math Word Problems 2
For this math word problems worksheet, learners use their problem solving skills to solve 6 story problems that require them to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
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Let's Shop
Upper graders add and subtract decimals, using concrete objects and story problems. Note: The Concentration Cards and Homework assignment link at the bottom of the plan doesn't work.
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Subtraction Word Problems
In this finding the differences story problems worksheet, students subtract three-digits from three-digits with regrouping. Students solve five problems.
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Subtract Across Zeros
In this subtraction worksheet, students read 6 story problems in which larger numbers are subtracted with borrowing across zeros.
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Developing Strategies for Addition and Subtraction
Primary graders develop strategies to assist them with addition and subtraction. They discover number combinations and numerical facts which enable them to add and subtract more effectively. Students use these techniques to complete...
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Practice Adding and Subtracting Fractions
In this adding and subtracting fractions practice learning exercise, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Adding and Subtracting Fractions
In this adding and subtracting fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Adding and Subtracting Decimals
In this adding and subtracting decimals practice instructional activity, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Subtracting With the Hundreds Place And Regrouping
Learners solve math problems involving subtracting with regrouping. They practice the steps for subtracting in the hundreds place with regrouping, through teacher guided practice. Independently, pupils complete story problems involving...
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Pumpkin Problems
In this math worksheet, students solve 4 story problems with a Halloween theme. Students will read the story and from 4 choices, select the answer which tells what to do to solve the problem. Students do not give the answer, only the...
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Pumpkin Problems
In this math activity, learners solve 4 story problems which pertain to Halloween. Students will use all 4 math operations to solve these problems. Two problems are to be solved and two are multiple choice in which learners choose the...
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Subtraction Word Problems 4 Version 4
In this subtraction worksheet, students read and solve 6 problems in which one and two digit numbers are subtracted. There will be regrouping in some problems.
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Subtract with 2 Regroupings
In this subtraction practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to subtract with 2 regroupings.
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Line up Digits to Subtract
In this subtraction practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they line up digits to solve 6 story problems.
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BIG Pumpkins!
How big is the biggest pumpkin you've ever seen? Did it weigh over a ton—literally? Young learners view pictures of some record-breaking pumpkins, including some that weighed over 1,300 pounds, before answering five word problems about...