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Guess the Age

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students rewrite word problems using symbols. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite equations graphically, algebraically and verbally. They relate the concepts to the real world.
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Teach Students a Range of Problem-Solving Strategies

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Arming students with a multitude of strategies will help them meet their math challenges.
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Investigation - Can You Guess My Favorite Color?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore a bag of mixed pattern blocks. As a class they discuss different attributes of these shapes. In this math lesson, 2nd graders search to find shapes that are similar by placing shapes on top of one another to...
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Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read and write equations. For this equation writing lesson, 5th graders use real life scenarios to write equations. Students use manipulatives, draw pictures and make tables to understand how to write equations. Students...
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Reading Challenge

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math word problem activity, students use division to determine the page number Kelly was reading before she gave it to Andrew. Students also complete a challenge question and a graph for the reading challenge word problem.
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Not So Snappy 10

For Students 6th - 8th
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) worksheet, students solve 3 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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Block It: Using a Manipulative to Solve Math Problems

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars practice using visuals to solve math problems. In this math manipulative activity, students utilize pattern blocks to participate in a class game in which geometric shapes touch other player's pieces. Young scholars gain...
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Ravishing Rings (Multiplication with a Snack)

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students understand multiplication through the use of snack manipulatives. For this multiplication lesson, students solve a multiplication problem using pretzels and then create and answer original problems. Students analyze how they got...
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The Envelope Guessing Game

For Teachers K
Students work with a partner by using the symbol bracelets from instructional activity #1. They that has the number #1 look at the object keeping it hidden from student #2. Student number 2 then ask questions in order to determine the...
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Algebraic Relationships

For Students 8th - 9th
Here are 17 various forms of problems that range from matching equivalent expressions to word problems. Included are problems for substutiing values into expressions and using the order of operations, simplifying algebraic expressions,...
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CATCH, TAG and RELEASE

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students apply estimation strategies for problem-solving purposes. They become familiar with one aspect of a marine biologist's work.
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Scott the Painter

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols. They create a table to figure out what rooms should be painted first and in what order. There is an answer key to this problem.
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Unit 4: Worksheet I - Algebraic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebraic equation worksheet, students read a story problem. They write algebraic equations and solve for the unknown. Students also use a guess and check table to solve problems. This one-page worksheet contains three story...
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Math 32 Worksheet: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this quadratic equations worksheet, students solve 12 short-answer problems.  Students find real and irrational solutions to given functions.  Students raise irrational numbers to irrational powers.
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Verb Tense: Simple Present and Simple Future

For Students 5th - 6th
In this verb tense worksheet, students choose the correct verb tense, with simple present or simple future, to complete the given text, with hints and answers available.
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Not So Snappy 7

For Students 6th - 8th
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) worksheet, students solve 4 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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Not So Snappy 2

For Students 5th - 8th
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) worksheet, students solve 5 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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Solving Algebraic Equations

For Students 6th
In this algebraic equations worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 9 different word problems that include various types of equations. First, they find consecutive even numbers and write an equation to solve. Then, students write a...
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Guess What?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students can learn to recognize sentence fragments using these lesson plans.
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Track Meet

For Students 3rd
In this reasoning worksheet, 3rd graders look over a table with statistics and solve the answers to 5 word problems related to the table about a class track meet.
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Adding Common Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and discuss using...
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Harriet The Spy

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the style of diary writing as its own genre of literature. They read Harriet The Spy in order to have a text for this literature study. Students use the skill of prediction to preview the story, and then...
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Using Guess, Check and Revise

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students answer coin related math questions using the guess, check and revise process for problem solving.
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Sentence Completion 14: High-Intermediate Level

For Students 9th - 12th
Part of a series of exercises, this sentence completion worksheet could be used as an assessment, as extra practice, as the basis of small group discussion, or as homework. The extensive answer key explains how to approach problems of...