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Rice and More Rice
Fifth graders explore problem solving strategies for mathematical estimation. In this math problem solving lesson, 5th graders predict how many grains of rice are in a jar, practice establishing and looking for patterns in...
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Money Matters
Students practice spending money by completing math word sentences. In this economics lesson, students utilize problem solving strategies to complete word problems written on the board involving making purchases with money....
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Guess and Test/Make a Table
Students explore problem solving strategies. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students investigate the guess and test and make a table problem solving strategies. Students work in pairs to apply the problem solving...
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Find a Pattern Using Children's Literature
Sixth graders listen to Demi's, On Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale. They use the problem solving strategy of finding a pattern to determine the number of rice Rani will receive after 30 days. They create a spreadsheet which...
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Number Lines
First graders examine the number line as an addition strategy. In this math lesson, 1st graders create a number line and use it to help them solve addition problems.
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Draw a Picture
In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students read and analyze the instructions and examples for drawing a picture to solve a math problem. Students solve 1 problem pertaining to students' positions in a line.
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Strategies for Dividing Numerically
Students watch a video clip and complete activities to learn about division. In this division lesson, students watch a quick-time video about a Halloween candy division problem. Students use candies to create a solution to the video...
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Math: Symmetry and Similarity
Students describe the differences between congruence and similarity. After explaining the motions that indicate congruency of two shapes, they complete worksheets to draw lines of symmetry and similar shapes. With straws and twist...
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Addition
In this addition worksheet, students enhance their simple addition skills using addition strategies to solve the two worksheets of addition problems.
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Reptile and Amphibian Defense Strategies
Students study the stages of the Eastern newt either by collecting a live specimen or from pictures. They note the colors of the eft stage before reading the "Eastern Newt Species Account" that shows the newt's life stages, migration,...
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Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers Mentally
In this subtraction worksheet, students subtract 2 digit numbers from each other using mental math. Students complete 12 problems and 9 comparison problems.
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Apple Logic and Problem Solving
Learners examine apple production in the United States. For this interdisciplinary lesson, students use problem solving strategies introduced to solve math problems associated with apple production in the United States. Student collect...
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Problem Solving Strategy: Find a pattern
In this patterns worksheet, learners view a pattern and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 4 questions about the pattern.
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Problem Solving Strategy: Work Backward
In this problem solving challenge worksheet, students work backward to solve a set of 5 word problems. Answers are included on page 2.
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Working Backwards
Students 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.
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Mental Addition of 3 Numbers pg. 2
Mental math is a wonderful skill for students to hone. In this mental math addition worksheet, students apply addition fact family strategies to find the sum. Students solve 16 problems.
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The Power of Algebra
First graders explore patterns. They look for patterns in number problems and use algebra as a means of solving general problems. Students devise a strategy to solve the number problem.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning, Practice
For this logical reasoning worksheet, 2nd graders solve 3 word problems, showing their work. Reference to a Houghton Mifflin text is given.
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Problem Solving Strategy: Write an Equation
For this writing equations worksheet, students complete a writing equation problem by following the steps of understanding the problem, planning the equation, solving the steps for the equation, and then looking back at the inverse...
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Problem Solving Strategy Practice: Guess and Check
In this guess and check worksheet, students solve 5 word problems using guess and check and show their work. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Draw a Picture: Practice
In this fraction drawing activity, learners read the fraction word problems. Students then draw a picture to help them solve the word problem.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Find a Pattern: Problem-Solving
In this finding patterns worksheet, students read the word problem about costume costs and study the graph. Students then follow the steps of understand, plan, solve, and look back to find the pattern.
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Turning the Tables: A Guide to Devising Your Own Story
Students observe and demonstrate how to decipher and organize the information in a math word problem and apply mathematical concepts to different story problems. They discuss the parts of a story problem, and write their own original...
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Kakuro Puzzle
In this math worksheet, students solve the number puzzle looking for the missing values. The sheet is intended to be a teacher's guide.
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