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Fractions - Word Problems
This resource revolves around an assignment of 10 real-life applications using the addition and subtraction of fractions. Topics include compact discs, candy, cake, cookies, collecting money, and more! A detailed explanation of the...
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Working Out Word Problems
Students study word problems and learn to identify key words to solve the problems. In this word problems instructional activity, students role play as detectives to find key words in addition and subtraction word problems. Students then...
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Using Calculators to Solve Problems with Money
Second graders solve math problems. For this calculator lesson, 2nd graders practice typing money amounts into a calculator and use the calculator to solve math problems involving money.
BBC
Simple Addition and Subtraction
Here is a wonderful lesson designed for young mathematicians. In it, they employ simple addition and subtraction strategies in order to solve word problems. There are some excellent activity sheets embedded in the plan to make the...
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Popping Problems!
Turn your math lesson into a carnival game with this fun, outdoor activity. After reviewing the concept your class will be practicing briefly, split your class up into teams and head outdoors. These teams work to solve math questions and...
Virginia Department of Education
Modeling Division of Fractions
Provide a meaningful context for learning about the division of fractions with this upper-elementary math lesson. Presented with a simple, real-world problem, young mathematicians work in small groups to develop visual models...
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Simple Strategies
Here is a fabulous lesson plan on problem solving strategies for your charges. In it, learners are presented with many excellent techniques they can use when faced with a multi-step math word problem. Some terrific blackline masters are...
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Subtraction and Addition Word Problems Made Easy
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.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Addition and Subtraction Facts to 20
First graders act out number stories from number cards. In order to learn about addition and subtraction up to 20 lesson, learners become the manipulatives and line up to show the number stories.
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Addition and Subtraction - First Grade
Twenty-five multiple choice addition and subtraction problems fill the six-page worksheet. Many are word problems that include graphics to help learners visualize the situation. A useful tool in meeting Common Core standards!
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Summer Packet - Math & Reading
In this math and reading comprehension worksheet packet, students solve 700 basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. Next, they identify what a sentence looks like, the difference between there and their, and read...
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Using Permutations and Combinations to Compute Probabilities
Now that we know about permutations and combinations, we can finally solve probability problems. The fourth installment of a 21-part module has future mathematicians analyzing word problems to determine whether permutations or...
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Peanut Math
I really like this clever lesson plan on using peanuts to help facilitate the learning of addition and subtraction for your young mathematicians. Youngsters use peanuts as "counters" for a variety of math problems that include greater...
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Well,Well!
Second graders explore and solve a math word problem that involves a series of single digit additions and subtractions. They brainstorm ways to solve the problem, independently solve the problem using drawings, and discuss the various...
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Book Title: Ten Flashing Fireflies
This instructional activity engages learners in a variety of activities to build 1 to 1 correspondence, estimation, and problem solving skills. They discuss problem solving strategies, hear the story Ten Flashing Fireflies, compose...
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Story Problem Writing
Students write story problems which can only be solved with the application of multiplication facts. They write an extra fact that isn't needed to solve. When their partners do the problems, they must cross out the fact that they do need.
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Word Problem: How Much More?
Second graders solve a subtraction word problem. In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders solve a word problem asking "How much more?" by using the relationship between subtraction and addition.
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Gifts from Grandma, Variation 1
Composed of three word problems, this math activity exposes young mathematicians to relationships present in multiplication and division. The first problem is most useful with a tape diagram in which learners are working with equal-sized...
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The Weight of Primates
Second graders practice their problem solving skills. For this addition and subtraction skills lesson, 2nd graders solve word problems that require them to find differences and sums. This lesson features the use of a video titled...
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Subtraction With Integers
This thorough introduction to the concept of subtracting negative integers walk learners through the necessary steps using teacher modeling and guided practice. Number lines and various word problems are used to support understanding of...
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A Focus on Square Roots
Pupils learn to solve square root equations and rationalize denominators. Problems include those with extraneous solutions.
Illustrative Mathematics
What’s Missing?
Now you see them, now you don't! This fun peek-a-boo activity engages young mathematicians in developing their ability to compose and decompose numbers. After being presented with a series of counters, children close their eyes while the...
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Problem Solving
Scholars will learn to solve word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Using a grocery store theme, they will identify the best way to solve real-life problems. There are many ways this basic lesson can be...
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Operations with Decimals
Teach your learners to solve word problems. They will review how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with decimals. Then they solve multiple problems.