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Using Math to Build a Swimming Pool
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders build a swimming pool using math to calculate all of the different dimensions. The pool is rectangular in shape and is measured in yards or meters. Students must convert to different units to...
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Add 2-Digit Numbers in Different Ways
For this solving addition word problems worksheet, students use secret code cards and counters to problem solve. Students solve six problems.
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Using Operations
In this problem solving worksheet, students read the strategies and steps to solve word problems. Students solve 2 problems about blue whales.
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Mathematical Problem Solving
Second graders solve story problems. In this story problem lesson, 2nd graders solve the problems and explain how they came up with their answers. They create their own story problems to be solved.
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Work Backward
In this math word problems worksheet, students work backwards to find the answers to problems with one digit numbers. Students complete 6 problems.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Write a Number Sentence
In this number sentence worksheet, students read through an example problem explaining how to solve a story problem using a number sentence. They then solve the 3 story problems on the worksheet.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Work Backward
In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students use the working backward strategy to solve 2 math problems step by step.
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Use Coins to Show an Amount
In this counting coins worksheet, students read the money amounts within the word problems and then determine which mathematical operation to use to solve the word problems and find the amounts.
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Problem Solving: Make a Table
In this making a table instructional activity, 6th graders use the problem solving strategies of understand, plan, solve, and look plan, to solve a word problem.
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Divide 3 and 4 Digit Numbers
For this division worksheet, students solve 6 word problems in which they divide three and four digit numbers. They describe where the mistake is in one of the problems.
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Using Words to Work Things Out
Students use appropriate words to resolve a conflict or a problem. In this appropriate words lesson plan, students participate in a role play, building a puzzle, and creating a good classroom environment and use words that are...
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Geometry Word Problems
Here are eight real-life problems for your class to solve when learning to calculate perimeter and area. Because www.K6Math.com is stamped across the background of the page, you may not want to use it as a homework, but rather use the...
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Math In Everyday Life
Second and third graders solve word problems involving both time and money. First the class works together to solve basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and simple fraction problems (these examples are provided). After solving...
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Fun with Problem Solving
Using a varity of strategies, young mathematicians solve multistep word problems. They play a logic game as a whole group, and then work with a partner on a computer to complete a worksheet that requires a variety of problem solving...
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Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring
Students factor polynomial equations. In this algebra lesson, students apply the zero product property to factor quadratic equations. They solve real life scenarios by apply the concepts of parabolas.
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Problem Solving
Fifth graders read and write equations. In this equation writing instructional activity, 5th graders use real life scenarios to write equations. Students use manipulatives, draw pictures and make tables to understand how to write...
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Solving Quadratic Equations
In this quadratic equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 7 different problems that include factoring quadratics. First, they solve for the values of x that make the equation true. Then, students substitute their values into...
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Lakota Numbers
Students count in Lakota Sioux numbers and solve math problems. For this algebra lesson, students count in a different language and use it to solve math problems. They work on their pronunciation and spelling as well as math skills in...
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Making and Using a Graphic Organizer for Solving a Mystery
Students create tables in a word processing program which helps them organize their text clues when reading a mystery story. They develop reading comprehension strategies while using a computer based graphic organizer in order to solve...
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Mathematics
Three word problems prompt young learners to review their test-taking skills. Each problem provides five possible answers, allowing kids to use the most efficient strategy when solving for the answer.
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Solving Linear Systems Using Matrices
Start with the definition of a determinant and how to evaluate a 2x2 determinant. Apply this skill to solve systems of two equations with two unknowns by using Cramer's rule. These four basic problems would be good for a quick review or...
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The Final Exam Problem
In this algebra instructional activity, students analyze a comic strip and answer specific questions about it. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Processes and Its Connections to Geometry
Students analyze multiple strategies of multiplication: clustering, area model, breaking apart/decomposing, etc. They create their own strategies to approaching multiplication problems and share them with their classmates. Discussion...
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Converting Units of Measure
Follow six steps to implement this series of metric worksheets. Here, mathematicians exhibit their knowledge of problem solving, while converting units of measurement and label their answers with the applicable unit name.