Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Deciding When to Regroup

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this deciding when to regroup worksheet, young scholars, with a partner, practice problem solving five word problems associated with regrouping.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math – Writing Equations : Subtraction

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this writing equations practice worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the information provided to write 12 subtraction number sentences and solve them.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math – Writing Equations: Addition and Subtraction 0 to 10

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this writing equations practice activity, students use their problem solving skills and the information provided to write 10 addition and subtraction number sentences and solve them.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Writing Equations - Addition/Subtraction Up to 2-Digits Without Regrouping

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this addition and subtraction practice activity, students use their problem solving skills to use the information provided to write and solve 12 equations.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Pot Of Gold Multiplication (J)

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this pot of gold multiplication worksheet, students problem solve twelve multiplication equations in each pot of gold and then circle all of the pots with a sum of 12.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Riddles

For Students 4th - 7th
In this riddles worksheet, students problem solve five mathematical riddles involving whole numbers, factors and digits. Students share their answers with their classmates.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Counting Back 1, 2, and 3

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this counting back one, two and three worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve and answer six word problems and equations.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Subtraction Maze

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math puzzle instructional activity, students use their subtraction skills to solve a math puzzle and write an explanation of their problem solving strategy.
Organizer
Curated OER

Cool Riddles

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this cool riddles worksheet, students problem solve four mathematical word problems. Students select the correct word to place in each blank from the word bank provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The First Road Trip, Parts 1 and 2

For Students 5th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a three-paragraph fictional passage about the first engine car, They answer four short-essay questions about this passage. Road Trip, Part 2 contains a six-paragraph story, eight...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Classifying and Sorting Shapes 3

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this early childhood problem solving worksheet, learners sort and classify shapes as they respond to 3 short answer questions regarding characteristics of shapes. Students also respond to 1 test prep question.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Winter Olympics Word Search Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 7th
In this Winter Olympics word search puzzle activity, students use problem solving skills to find the 19 winter sports terms in the word puzzle.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Globe Lesson 9 - Around the World - Grade 6+

For Students 6th - 8th
In this geography skills instructional activity, students read 5-travel scenarios and use their problem solving skills to respond to 9 short answer questions.
Interactive
Curated OER

Scrambled Words

For Students 5th - 10th
For this online interactive word scramble worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to answer 7 questions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pass it Around

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students participate in body awareness activities by lying in a large circle and passing a ball. In this body awareness lesson, students lie in a large circle and pass a ball in multiple fashions to improve their motor skills, problem...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

You Be The Teacher

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students create their own math problems with one restriction, the answer the teacher gives them must be kept in a sealed envelope. They may make up any kind of problem they like.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Absolute Value Word Problems: Practice A

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate absolute value equations and inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders solve and graph absolute value equations and inequalities. Students translate verbal expressions into absolute value inequalities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Word Problems Involving Averages: Practice A

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate word problems involving averages.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders solve word problems which involve bowling averages, averaging football scores, and average cost of DVD’s.    
Worksheet
Curated OER

Weighted Averages

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Weighted averages can be tricky to explain! However, this study guide makes it easy for teachers by including definitions, explanations, and breaking down problems into three steps. Includes mixture problems and uniform motion problems.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Making Hot Cocoa, Variation 1

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Dividing with fractions can be a confusing task to some, but the activity illustrates how to make groups out of the problem and look at it visually. Use this problem with the lesson in the Additional Materials section to practice this...
Worksheet
1
1
Curated OER

Quick Graphs of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Graph equations of lines using the slope-intercept method or by plotting both x and y intercepts. Determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular by comparing their slopes. This handout includes step-by-step directions and four...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Making Hot Cocoa, Variation 2

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Learners are introduced to dividing by fractions in a visual way. Setting up groups from the information in the problem allows them to see what we divide and why. Use with the previous lesson, which can be found in Additional Materials,...
Lesson Plan
Mathematics Assessment Project

Maximizing Profits: Selling Boomerangs

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
You'll return to this resource again .. .and again ... and again. Class members determine the maximum profit of a boomerang-making business by solving a system of equations. They then review and analyze provided sample responses to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dividing Fractions

For Teachers 5th
Reciprocals are the method used for dividing fractions in this instructional session. A fraction is defined as being a division problem, and then the whole group works together to solve several problems. They check for the reasonableness...