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Curated OER

Deciphering Word Problems in Order to Write Equations

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Help young mathematicians crack the code of word problems with this three-lesson series on problem solving. Walking students step-by-step through the process of identifying key information, creating algebraic equations, and finally...
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Math in English

Grade 5 Fractions Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Young mathematicians apply their fractions skills in the real world with this simple word problem instructional activity.
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Curated OER

Problem Solving with Multi-Step Number Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils solve multi-step number stories. They create number models to solve number stories.  Everyone chooses the appropriate operation to use after reading the problem, and then work in small groups to solve.    
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DK Publishing

Real-Life Problems: Miles, Pounds, and More

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Give young arithmeticians an applicable way to use their addition and subtraction skills with these five word problems. Each one presents a scenario requiring they add or subtract numbers with units (money, distance, weight,...
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Education World

Got the Time? (Math Word Problems)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Upper graders work with peers to solve word problems related to time and independently solve word problems that involve calculating time. They will show their ability to solve and work through mathematical operations. A worksheet is...
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Curated OER

Turtles in my Sandbox - Math Word Problems

For Students 4th - 5th
For this online interactive math word problem worksheet, fourth and fifth graders solve 10 word problems using mixed operations. They select the appropriate answers and submit their answers to be scored.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Everyday Problems with Decimals

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Review word problems and decimals with a instructional activity that features everyday problems for your students to solve. Six problems provide space for both work and the solution, reinforcing the importance of showing one's work in...
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Worksheet
DK Publishing

Real-Life Problems, Large Numbers

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Do your fourth graders have a hard time showing their work when solving word problems? This helpful worksheet provides two separate spaces for students to show their work and to fill in the answer. The first problem is solved for them as...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Real-life Problems: Dollars and Cents

For Students 4th - 5th
Do your fourth graders love money? They'll solve these money math word problems with ease! Six word problems involving money prompt pupils to use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. A section for work reinforces the...
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Scholastic

Sums & Differences

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Word problem solving and inter-galaxy football combine to offer a great instructional activity for practicing adding and subtracting whole numbers! 
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PPT
Curated OER

Egyptian Math Problems

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Count like an Egyptian! Put an ancient twist on everyday problem solving by providing kids a chance to solve ancient Egyptian math problems. There are 39 different questions that require learners to solve addition and subtraction...
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Curated OER

Decimals Subtraction Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, learners practice solving 4 word problems involving decimals and subtraction in the workspace provided for each one.
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Curated OER

Problem Solvers

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Fifth and sixth graders compare decimals to the place-value structure in the base-ten number system. They represent fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a set, as locations on a number line, and as divisions of whole numbers....
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DK Publishing

Real-Life Problems: Distance, Length, and More

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Math just got real! Scholars solve seven word problems dealing with life applications for multiplication, division, and subtraction.  They show their work in a designated space, and must include units in their answers. Learners will work...
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Curated OER

Real-Life Problems

For Students 4th - 5th
Choose your operation; scholars read five math-application word problems and determine which of four operations to use in solving each. They work with time and measurements, making sure to include the proper units in their solutions....
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Curriculum Corner

Menu Math

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Getting a meal, side dish, drink, and dessert can be delicious—but it can be expensive too! Practice addition and subtraction with money in a instructional activity that focuses on a sample menu, complete with task cards and word problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Real-Life Problems, Working with Decimals #2

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Single-Step Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Math wizards learn the five-step plan to solve math word problems. They investigate the five-step process for solving word problems, and examine the use of code words for each of the operations and solve a problem using the strategies.
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Curated OER

Menu Word Problems

For Students 4th - 7th
In this math word problem worksheet, students complete addition and subtraction money problems based on a menu. Students complete ten menu word problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Problems that Use All Operations

For Students 2nd - 5th
These word problems put your mathematicians' skills to the test. They utilize addition, subtraction, multiplication and division knowledge to solve 10 math scenarios. There's room for them to show work, and these all end up as...
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Curated OER

Solving Word Problems with Fish

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Send your class fishing...for the right answers! Small groups collaborate to create math word problems based on the fish in their classroom aquarium or on the aquarium itself. After all groups determine the answer for their ownproblem,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Add and Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators: 2 (Word Problems)

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
For this fraction worksheet, fourth and fifth graders solve six word problems, all having to do with adding or subtracting fractions with like denominators. This worksheet can be adapted to the Common Core standards in math.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

UK Number Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
Young mathematicians can work these word problems to practice applying their two-digit multiplication and division to the 12s. Designed for use by learners in the UK, money problems are in denomination of pounds and pence, and cultural...
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Public Schools of North Carolina

Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 3

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Make sure your class stays up with the times using this series of math newsletters. Including word problems that cover topics ranging from consumer math and symmetry to graphing and probability, these worksheets are a fun way to...

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