CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 7th Grade Math – Claim 2
To solve or not to solve that is the problem. A slide presentation of 17 items show different ways that Smarter Balanced assesses Claim 2, problem solving. The items span from sixth and seventh grade concepts to highlight the...
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Kinematics Objectives
Accelerate young physicists' learning with this collection of problem-solving worksheets. Starting off by teaching students to identify the given information and variables in physics problems, this resource goes on to challenge them...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Sorting Equations of Circles 1
Round and round we go. Learners first complete a task on writing equations of circles. They then take part in a collaborative activity categorizing a set of equations for circles based on the radius and center.
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All-in-All Problems
Graphs, functions, symbols, and more! Use these strategies to model everything from the flow of a river to the number of cars passing a toll booth. Presented differently but solved similarly, learners consider five different scenarios...
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Three Forms of an Equation of a Line
An equation is an equation is an equation. Scholars see there are many ways to solve them when they first sort a set of linear equations as written in standard form, point-slope form, or slope-intercept. They then write equations in all...
Biology Junction
Genetic Problems
In a world of DNA testing popularity, understanding how to solve basic genetic problems allows scholars to better understand and interpret test results. They work through many different types of genetic problems using statistics, Punnett...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Average Rate of Change
The concept of slope gets an approachable, yet theoretical, treatment in a comprehensive algebra activity. The use of functional notation and problem-solving techniques keep the material rigorous, but detailed teaching notes and lots of...
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Applications and Problem Solving Using Quadratic Equation
In this problem solving worksheet, students read short statements, translate them into algebraic equations and solve them. They solve 12 equations on this two-page worksheet.
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Problem Solving I
In this problem solving worksheet, students estimate possible solutions to given functions. They determine the solution to given equations. This two-page worksheet contains 2 multi-step problems.
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Problem Solving Using Algebraic Equations
In this problem solving learning exercise, students are presented with how four numbers are related and then asked to solve for these four numbers. The solution, using algebraic equations, is provided.
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Write the Equations
In this writing equations to problem solve learning exercise, students read the addition and subtraction problems, write the one-digit and two-digit equations, and solve without regrouping. Students solve 15 problems.
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Extra Practice 1.4: Algebraic Equations
In this algebraic equations worksheet, students read given story problems, translate them into algebraic equations, draw models of the equation, and solve the problem. This one-page worksheet contains 18 multi-step problems.
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Algebraic Expressions & Equations
In this algebraic expressions and equations worksheet, 9th graders solve 12 various types of problems ranging from writing expressions for each written equation to solving 8 different word problems related to cost, speed, age, and...
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Solving Equations with the Variable on Both Sides
In this solving equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 21 different problems that include solving various equations that contain a variable on both sides of the equal sign. Then, students write an equations and solve it,...
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Solving Systems of Equations
Students, using algebraic operations, solve and check linear equations. At the beginning of class, they write a paragraph comparing the solving of math problems to solving real life problems. Students observe solving systems of two...
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Graphing Inequalities in Equations
Can a person solve and graph inequalities in one variable? Sounds impossible but it's not! Young mathematicians solve and graph inequalities in algebraic equations. They find a range of possible values for a variable as they solve...
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Online Math Learning: Solving Word Problems Using Algebra
Learners solve eight short answer algebra word problems. They write and solve systems of equations in two or three variables given a word problem about integers, perimeter, consecutive numbers, etc.
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Hands-On Equations: Teacher Notes
Math manipulatives are wonderful for demonstrating any number of mathematical concepts in a concrete and visual way. Learners review the addition property of equality and the zero property using a scale model kit (not shown). They...
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Quantitative Relationships in Chemical Equations
In this chemical equations worksheet, students balance the equations and then determine the number of moles of product or reactant. This worksheet has 7 problems to solve.
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Story Problems
Youngsters learn how to solve story problems. They listen to story problems, learn how to identify important information in a problem, and observe how to solve a story problem. Pupils practice solving an addition story problem with...
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Chemical Word Equations
In this chemical reaction worksheet, young scholars write a balanced equation for each of the word equations given. This worksheet has 12 problems to solve.
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The Class Trip
Mrs. Moore's class is trying to earn money for a trip to the science museum, but how much more do they need? Solve this problem with your own class as they develop their ability to model real-life situations algebraically. As an added...
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Equation Solving Review B
This nicely organized instructional activity provides eight problems for your learners to practice solving linear equations. Starting with two-step problems and working up to multi-step equations, young mathematicians are instructed to...
DK Publishing
Tricky Word Problems - Choosing the Operation
Decipher the equations in these addition and subtraction word problems. Two examples at the top of the page guide second graders as they solve the rest of the problems. There is no space to write out the equation, but there is a place to...