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Solve algebraic proportions.

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve algebraic proportions. In this algebra lesson, students convert between fractions, percents and decimals. They solve problems using the distributive property.
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Regroup Tens or Ones

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this regrouping practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they use tables or models to solve 6 story problems that require them to regroup.
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Solve Me-One and Two-Step Inequalities

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students solve one and two-step inequalities.  In this Algebra I lesson, students solve inequalities using paper and pencil and use the TI-nspire CAS to check each steps in their work.  Additionally,  the solve feature...
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Rotation of Tasks for Solving Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this linear systems worksheet, students solve systems of equations using three different methods: substitution, adding and subtracting, and graphing. This two-page worksheet contains three multi-step problems.
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Word Problem Day

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve word problems using algebra. In this algebra instructional activity, students rewrite problems using algebraic symbols and representations. They work together to find the answers to real life scenarios using math.
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Use Multiples

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this multiplication worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems as they use multiplication facts and multiples to solve them.
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Estimating Solutions to Word Problems

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore number sense by completing word problems in class. In this estimation activity, 4th graders define terms such as sum, difference, estimate and best. Students complete estimating worksheets based on the concept of...
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Subtraction and Addition Word Problems Made Easy

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create addition and subtraction word problems for a partner to solve using marbles. They explain whether the problem is an addition, subtraction, "take away", "have and need", compare or "what is the rest" type problem.
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1st Grade Problem Solvers

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate, represent and solve problems using number facts, operations, and their properties. They solve on-step addition and subtraction number sentences and word problems using concrete materials. Students construct...
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Chapter 11: Practice Worksheet - Word Problems

For Students 11th - 12th
In this practice worksheet, students read word problems, write an equation representing the problem, and solve the equation. Problems contain rate of change, simple and compound interest. This two-page worksheet contains 13 problems.
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Too Much Information

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems and identify the information that is not needed to answer each.
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Constructing and Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students solve linear equations In this algebra lesson, students create linear equations using integer coefficients greater than one. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.
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Solve and check multi-step equations and inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students participate in a lesson that is concerned with the solving of multiple step equations and inequalities. The use of algebra tiles translates the information well for the kinesthetic learners. Then the skills are used to solve the...
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Many Times the Same Group

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this multiplication activity, students write words, draw balls, and solve problems multiple times. Students complete 6 sets of problems.
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Problems in Pollutia

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, in groups, pretend as if they live in the imaginary kingdom called Pollutia. They make recommendations about environmental issues and give short speechs on how each problem should be solved.
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Algebra Brackets

For Students 9th - 10th
For this algebra brackets worksheet, learners factor given equations.  They multiply, divide, add, and subtract positive and negative numbers.  This two-page worksheet contains 13 problems.  Answers are provided.
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Mr. P's Party Problem

For Students 7th - 11th
In this party problem worksheet, students determine the number of handshakes that may be exchanged at a party.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 combination problem.  The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Fuel the Brain

Equal Grouping

For Students 3rd
Using division can be challenging for some young learners. However, these problems that are simple division without remainders, are designed to help your learners both conceptualize and visualize the problem before solving.
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Parts of a Group (A)

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this parts of a group math worksheet, students examine 8 shaded groups and record the fractions represented by them. Students also solve 1 math word problem.
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Water Pollution - Group Presentation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars investigate water pollution at a web site and apply it toward a group presentation.
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CiCi Pizza Problem

For Students 7th - 10th
In this CiCi's worksheet, students determine the tax rate for a specified town from given information.  They compute the discount rate given for a group of students to eat at the resturant.  This one-page worksheet contains 2...
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Problem Posing Mathematics

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students work on multiplication problems. In this hands-on math lesson, students practice the concept of multiplication through manipulatives, arrays, pictures, and drawings. They discover other ways of learning multiplication besides...
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Word Problem Comprehension

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders comprehend how to solve mathematics word problems. For this word problems lesson, 8th graders use word problems to examine possible answers and eliminate obviously incorrect ones. Students work with word problems in small...
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Math: Creating Problems on Computers

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, in pairs, create math story problems on computers. Skills include multiplication or addition and subtraction in two-step problems. After devising their problems, 3rd graders type them and use pictures to illustrate them....