Worksheet
Curated OER

Speed and Acceleration

For Students 6th - 10th
In this speed and acceleration worksheet, students complete math word problems having to do with speed and acceleration. Students complete 13 problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Speed Problems

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Return to the classic word problem with these speed scenarios. Learners use some combination of the variables speed, distance, and speed to solve six problems, all of which ask for one of these as an answer. The examples do a nice job of...
Worksheet
Kuta Software

Distance - Rate - Time Word Problems

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
In this word problem worksheet, algebra learners solve 10 distance problems. Problems include motion in different directions, the same direction, and round trips.  
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet #5: Mixture Word Problems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this mixture word problem worksheet, students read story problems and determine what information is necessary to solve the mixture problem. They identify the correct solution, graph inequalities, and solve inequality equations. Nine...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Mixed Operations Math Word Problems 2

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math word problems learning exercise, learners use their problem solving skills to solve 6 story problems that require them to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Using Bar Models to Solve Rate Problems

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Pupils visualize distance-rate-time problems by using bar models. The instructional activity presents examples of four different types of rate problems and shows how they can be solved using bar models and equations. Each...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Word Problems: Distance = Rate x Time

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this word problem worksheet, students read word problems, and set the information into the distance formula. They solve the formula to determine the distance, rate and time. This two-page worksheet contains six problems, with answers.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Twelve Average Speed/Rate Word Problems

For Students 10th - 12th
In this word problem learning exercise, students solve twelve word problems discussing average speed or rate.  The solutions are provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Speed, Distance and Time

For Students 6th
In these calculating speed, distance, and time worksheets, 6th graders review information, formulas, and examples, and solve word problems calculating average speeds, distance traveled, time taken, convert time measurements and speeds,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Speed Machines

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students solve each of the word problems on speed machines using the formula given and rounding their answers to the nearest tenth. Students also fill in the boxes and use a calculator to determine how long it...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

A Critical Look at Proportional Relationships

For Teachers 8th Standards
Use proportions to determine the travel distance in a given amount of time. The 10th installment in a series of 33 uses tables and descriptions to determine a person's constant speed. Using the constant speed, pupils write a linear...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Using the Proper Tools to Solve Problems

For Students 7th - 8th
In this word problem worksheet, students complete ten multiple choice word problems by choosing the correct mathematical operation. This is an interactive worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

American Journeys: Right Place, Right Time

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders measure distances on a map using string and a ruler. They complete mathematical word problems about measurement.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Twelve Distance, Rate, Time Word Problems

For Students 10th - 11th
In this word problem worksheet, students solve twelve various distance, rate, time word problems.  The solutions are provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Car Talk

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems by rewriting it into algebraic symbols. They calculate the distance James ran. There is an answer key.
Assessment
1
1
Mathematics Assessment Project

Middle School Mathematics Test 5

For Students 6th - 8th
A middle school test contains two 40-minute sections covering material through algebra. All questions involve applied problem solving or mathematical analysis.
Lesson Plan
K20 LEARN

Driving Rationally: Introduction To Rational Functions And Asymptotes

For Teachers 11th Standards
Calculating average speeds is not as simple as finding an average. The lesson introduces class members to rational functions by presenting a problem about finding an average speed for the rest of a trip. Pupils develop an equation to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Digger and the Gang

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Help online friends Digger and Sprat from the BBC series to solve math problems! In a series of activities, your class will use data sets to calculate measurements, averages, means, and probabilities. The class completes worksheets and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Speed, Distance and Time

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars are introduced to the concept of speed and the difference between average and instantaneous speed. They work as a class to solve a variety of word problems to calculate average speeds without a calculator. The students are...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Formula Challenge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this science learning exercise, middle schoolers name what each of the units listed represent whether it is distance, time, speed, or acceleration. Then they solve each of the word problems that follow, showing all of their work.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Get Geared Up

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Middle schoolers calculate gear ratio as they solve word problems. They discuss and find slopes as they relate to real life. Additionally, they hey use ratio and proportion to make predictions and solve problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Speed Trails

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students conduct an experiment with toy cars in order to calculate and compare average, instantaneous, and constant speed.  The two page worksheet contains three questions.  Answers are...
Assessment
1
1
Balanced Assessment

Dinner Date

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Determine just how far to run before dinner. The short assessment asks pupils to determine the distance a person can jog in the time left before dinner. To answer the question, scholars determine the distance if the person jogs one...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Iditarod

For Students 8th - 10th
In this distance activity, students solve 1 word problem that has three question parts. The questions involve average distance and rate of speed.