Learners explore the concept that to solve some problems, they may need to undo the key actions in the problem. This strategy is called working backwards asking the appropriate questions.

Students solve word problems involving money using all four operations listed, and convert pre-decimal currency into decimal currency. They discuss how dockyard mates were paid and the equivalence with today's money, and complete a...

In this division with remainders online worksheet, students solve twelve division math problems. Students can do additional division math problems by clicking the button at the bottom of the worksheet.

For this money word problems worksheet, students solve 10 story problems in which mixed operations are used. The money and measurement systems are English: pounds and pence.

In this intermediate word problem activity, students read word problems, translate them into algebraic equations, and solve for the unknown. This one-page activity contains ten problems.

In this problem solving strategies learning exercise, students solve and complete 10 different word problems that include working backwards. First, they determine various numbers by following the instructions and then working backwards...

In this remainders worksheet, 4th graders practice solving 2 word problems involving division math problems with remainders. Students answer 2 multiple choice questions.

In this addition and subtraction story problem activity, students find and underline relevant information in the story and then write a number sentence adding or subtracting to solve 6 story problems. Answers are included and explained...

Students are provided an avenue to express his/her understanding of the life skills being taught and connect the life and times of Harry Truman to the life skills being taught for the purpose of adding relevance for each student.

Students watch an episode of Mickey Mouse's clubhouse, "Daisy Bo Peep". As a class, they are introduced to the proper words to describe location. They also identify the circle, square and triangle shapes and end the lesson by solving...

Student measure mass to discover how pennies have changed in their composition. In this measurement lesson, 8th graders investigate through an open-ended problem to discover how the US pennies composition changed in the 1980's.

Students explore conflict resolution.  In this character development lesson plan, students decorate paper plates to use as puppets. Students role play scenarios in which classroom problem solving is practiced.

Students examine literary elements in non-fiction literature. In this problem solving lesson, students read Rosa Parks, My Story and Beyond the Limits. Students make oral presentations based on the causes and effects, conflicts, and...

Students access web sites have classroom activity ideas for the book "Math Curse." They read what other students have written about their own math curses and try to solve word problems.

Sixth graders explore the concept of order of operations. In this order of operations lesson, 6th graders view a powerpoint about order of operations in society. Students post on a blog about order of operations.

In these story problem worksheets, students read the story problem 'The Case of the Hatcher Hotel Heist' and use the information within the story to help them solve the problem. Students use addition and subtraction to find the next room...

In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery about the cafeteria caper. Students determine what each students' favorite food is by making a chart to organize information from the story. Students then find the...

In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Skating Bus Driver.' Students use missing element equations to solve the problems. Students select the equation to use and solve.

In these math word problem worksheets, learners help solve the mystery about 'The Colossal Circus Caper.' Students create a table to help organize the time and measurement elements from the story. Learners must determine how tall Ella...

In these math word problem worksheets, 7th graders help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Incredible Shrinking Garden.' Students find the new length and width measurements of the shrunken garden using the area of rectangle.

In this word problem worksheet, students complete a total of 5 addition problems; students are given space to show their work.

Third graders examine the vocabulary and strategies to be used with addition, subtraction, and multiplication word and story problems. They observe the teacher solve a variety of problems, then write and illustrate their own original...

In this math word problems worksheet, students read the following questions carefully and answer the math problems. Students show their work and include the complete unit of measure in their answer.

In this word problems learning exercise, 5th graders read and solve the five word problems about grocery costs. Students must show their work.