Math wizards learn the five-step plan to solve math word problems. They investigate the five-step process for solving word problems, and examine the use of code words for each of the operations and solve a problem using the strategies.

In this word problem learning exercise, students solve a total of 6 simple subtraction word problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

In this basic word problems worksheet, 6th graders solve 5 different types of word problems based on information described in each problem. First, they determine the number of books needed to read. Then, students determine the total...

Students apply their knowledge of math by rewriting word problems using equations. In this word problem lesson, students build upon previous knowledge as they set up the correct steps to solve word problems. This lesson is full of hints...

Nine questions—multiple choice and fill in the blank—challenge mathematicians to solve money word problems. Looking closely at prices, scholars use a formula to identify percent increases and decreases based on an original and new price....

Subtraction is more fun when there's money involved! Fourth graders subtract amounts of money and units of measurement in sixteen vertical and horizontal problems. The last two problems are word problems, helping your kids practice...

Challenge your young learners with an addition worksheet, which provides different opportunities to practice adding two and three-digit numbers. The first two sections provide twelve problems for pupils to solve, while the last two...

Subtraction problems are simple - or are they? Fourth graders subtract 2-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers in different formats, including vertical problems, horizontal problems, and word problems. Use this resource at the end of your...

Practice money and measurement math with a thorough worksheet. Two examples at the top of the page remind fourth graders how to solve subtraction problems using decimals. After working through 14 problems, they then solve two word...

Using everyday, familiar scenarios, this problem solving worksheet has students read math story problems and determine the operation necessary to solve each. Students determine the necessary information, and utilize either basic...

Practice subtracting decimals to the hundredths place. This assignment includes amounts of money and units of measurement. Three sections of problems provide subtraction problems in both vertical and horizontal formats, as well as two...

In need of a complete and thorough presentation that shows reviews and implements problem solving? Four basic problem-solving steps are outlined, and a complex word problem involving subtraction is presented and used to demonstrate the...

Word problems build reading comprehension and problems solving skills. Here is a set of 10 basic word problems that involves both addition and subtraction using the numbers 1-10.

Even if your mathematicians aren't sure about addition and subtraction yet, they definitely can put math skills to use when it comes to sharing toys! This set of basic math word problems give simple scenarios which will be familiar to...

In this history and math worksheet, students solve 20 problems pertaining to life in America in the 1800s. Students read four paragraphs and solve the five problems using that information. Basic math operations are used.

Expand your fourth graders' multiplication skills with 20 basic problems. Once kids finish the math drills, they work on two word problems at the bottom of the page. Use the resource as a homework assignment or quick in-class assessment....

A fabulous set of examples and problems that introduce basic trigonometry concepts, this packet is set apart by the care it takes to integrate both radians and degrees into the material. After defining radians, the author demonstrates...

One of the hardest things for children to learn when dealing with word problems is to determine what is being asked. This activity provides 5 basic addition and subtraction word problems, each contains a follow-up question which helps...

In this math worksheet, students read and analyze 14 real life word problems. Students decide on a strategy and perform the basic addition or subtraction operation. Some can be calculated mentally.

Students discuss elements of word problems: key words, data, computation clues, and unnecessary information and use the four steps of problem solving to find a solution and check for reasonableness.

Here is a one-variable word problems worksheet in which learners complete word problems dealing with all four operations and one variable. They complete a total of 18 problems.

Bar and line graphs are an excellent way to visually analyze data: give your scholars practice both analyzing graphs and creating their own! First, they examine five basic bar graphs, indicating the number of squares on specific days....

Beginning graphers will appreciate this practice with basic bar graphs. For each table of data, there is a corresponding graph for learners to match it to. The five data sets all have the same two...

Introduce addition to your class with this handy and well-thought-out presentation. Addition is defined and then shown in four different examples. Images, a story problem, numeric, and number line variations of the same problem are all...