"Connecting learning to the real world" is the goal of the Futures Channel. Through the use of short videos, teachers can integrate real-world examples of how math and science are used in everyday life. Complete teaching guidelines...

Martha Alewine, consultant for South Carolina's School Library Media Services, has created several easy to use documents that show teachers and students how to use the Simple Four method of doing research. The steps include planning,...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to solve problems using a step-by-step strategy.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to use graphs to solve real-life linear problems.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to solve real-world problems using linear modeling.

For this lesson on rational numbers, 7th graders will learn how to solve real-life problems involving rational numbers.

Use Glencoe's Math Course 3 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of how to solve equations with rationals numbers. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom...

RQWQCQ is a good strategy to use when solving math word (or "story") problems. Each of the letters in RQWQCQ stands for a step in the strategy.

Excellent introduction to LOGO programming. Get started learning the basics of how to write procedures using the Logo programing language to get that "turtle" to move around and draw pictures. It sharpens your problem-solving,...

Excellent introduction to LOGO programming. Get started learning the basics of how to write procedures using the Logo programing language to get that "turtle" to move around and draw pictures. It sharpens your problem-solving,...

This tutorial models how to solve word problems which state that one unknown variable is greater or less than another. Includes detailed explanations of sample problems and ten practice questions to try.

Using children's literature for young students can be a good way to teach problem solving skills. This brief article explains how the local police department and teacher use children's books to help their students develop their problem...

Using children's literature for young students can be a good way to teach problem solving skills. This brief article explains how the local police department and teacher use children's books to help their students develop their problem...

This lesson teaches students how to use colored blocks to model word problems. There are several sets of problems each for addition / subtraction, multiplication / division, and ratio word problems.

This lesson includes several sets of word problems for student practice. Each problem has a video that demonstrates how to reach the solution.

Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of how to solve addition equations. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...

Although written for the university level student, this article provides good ideas for all learners about problem solving skills. It provides a definition as well as a seven step process for how to problem solve.

Are you looking for some problem solving activities to do with your class? Look no farther. This site includes games, worksheets, presentations in PowerPoint, and smartboard files.

The assessment examines how to solve word problems using time skills. For each question answered correctly learners earn more money.

Explore the concepts of rate, distance, and speed in this interactive lesson. Discover how to use formulas to solve word problems and calculate salaries. A concise lesson with excellent examples, connections to real world experiences,...

Learn how to solve and explain two-step equations using whole numbers and inverse operations. Complete the lessons and practice activity and then play the interactive games to test your skills.

Part of the Real Stories series from "Martha Speaks," this read-along story teaches young children how easy it is to be an inventor.

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] Learn how to calculate the volume of a pyramid and how this compares to the volume of a prism. Then solve problems about the volume of rectangular and triangular pyramids....

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to solve mixture problems.