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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Solving Problems With Similar Figures

For Students 9th - 10th
Given problem situations involving similar figures, the student will use ratios to solve the problems.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Selecting and Using Appropriate Operations to Solve Problems

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Given problem situations involving rational numbers, the student will select and use appropriate methods to solve the problems.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Applying Pythagorean Triples to Solve Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Given verbal and pictorial representations of problem situations, the student will apply patterns from right triangles whose sides are Pythagorean Triples to solve the problems.
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Yale University

Solving Problems by the Hundreds

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a study of percentage and its applications in the study of consumer related problems. Problems involving sales tax are included. Examples, explanation, solutions and a bibliography are also included in the site.
Professional Doc
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide Properties of Multiplication & Division & Solving Problems

For Students 3rd Standards
A guide to support parents as they work with their students in properties of multiplication and division and solving problems with units of 2- 5 and 10.
Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Number: Solve Problems Using Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use the pythagorean theorem to solve problems with radicals.
Professional Doc
Primary Resources

Primary Resources: Solving Problems and Puzzles

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lots of useful teacher resources for making problem-solving easier and more fun for students. Includes games and worksheets.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Formulas for Problem Solving

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn to use formulas to solve problems.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Practice: Solve Problems With Picture Graphs

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
A practice quiz where students solve the problems by studying the pictographs. Includes hints.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Problems by Factoring

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving quadratic equations by factoring.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Problems by Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply quadratic factoring techniques to solve real-world problems.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Problem Solving Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of problem solving. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It" button and...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Solving Problems Using Trigonometry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Solving real life problem using trig ratios. Example: Finding the angle of elevation or the angle of depression. Finding the angle between two lines. Finding equation of a line that passes through two points.
Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Number: Solving Problems With Ratios

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Solve ratios with only part of given information.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Problem Solving Basics for One Dimensional Kinematics

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive module, students will apply problem-solving steps and strategies to solve problems of one-dimensional kinematics. They will also apply strategies to determine whether or not the result of a problem is reasonable, and...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Estimating and Solving for Volume of Pyramids

For Students 7th - 8th
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] Learn how to calculate the volume of a pyramid and how this compares to the volume of a prism. Then solve problems about the volume of rectangular and triangular pyramids....
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Solid Geometry Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Solve problems concerning real-world situations with the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: What Is the Story of the Word Problem? [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
This lesson will assist students in visualizing and solving situations presented in word problems.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Sample Problems From Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
Check for college math readiness using this problem sampler. Problems cover high school algebra topics, including linear and quadratic equations, factoring, radicals, rational expressions, synthetic division, complex numbers and more....
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PBS

Pbs: Frontline: Develop Innovative Solutions to Local Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Think outside of the box! A lesson helping students consider innovative ways of solving problems communities might experience, such as the ability to provide clean water to residents.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Phylogenetics Problems

For Teachers 11th - 12th
A lesson plan where students solve problems by using cladistics to determine phylogenies. Problems require that students determine which characteristics are ancestral or derived by looking at both dinosaurs' remains and primate skulls....
Website
Mind Tools

Mind Tools: Creativity Tools: Develop Creative Solutions to Business Problems

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
20 techniques for solving problems in creative ways. Fantastic tool for teachers and leaders.
Study Guide
Other

How to Study: The Rqwqcq Strategy for Solving Math Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
RQWQCQ is a good strategy to use when solving math word (or "story") problems. Each of the letters in RQWQCQ stands for a step in the strategy.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Problem Solving Steps

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students learn the four steps of problem solving: understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the results. This activity helps students develop skills to solve problems.

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