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Time Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers make sensible estimates and check for reasonable results. They also solve problems with positive and negative integers using practical activities or models as needed.
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Compare Length and Height

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this comparing length and height word problem worksheet, students compare drawings of objects visually to determine which is longer, longest, shorter, and shortest and make a chart to solve logical reasoning problems. Students solve...
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#3 Differential Calculus

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Young scholars create models of the Mean Value Theorem.  In this Mean Value lesson, students use their knowledge of derivatives and exponential functions to explore the Mean Value Theorem.  They illustrate the meaning of the...
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Rolling Marbles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students develop and use problem solving strategies to mathematically solve a word problem involving marbles. They solve the first part of the problem together as a class, and in small groups solve and write a solution for the problem...
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True or False?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students solve a logic puzzle that takes place in a mythical land where everyone is either a truth teller or a liar.  The one page worksheet contains one problem.  Solution is...
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Subtraction Tree

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math puzzle worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 6 questions that require them to use subtraction.
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Area and Perimeter of Regular and Irregular Polygons

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Extend young mathematicians' understanding of area with a geometry lesson on trapezoids. Building on their prior knowledge of rectangles and triangles, students learn how to calculate the area of trapezoids and other...
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Fruit Pies

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Scholars use formulas for the area of a circle and the area of a rectangle to determine the number of pies a baker can make from a particular area of dough. They must also take into account rolling the remaining dough into a new sheet.
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Mobile Phones

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Cheaper cell phone bills? Learners compare two different cell phone plans for a specified number of minutes of phone usage each day. They also determine the conditions for which one plan is cheaper than the other.
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Richard's Dice

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students problem solve logic problems. They complete a worksheet using dice as a manipulative. They decide on a problem solving strategy, solve the problem, and write up the solution.
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The 400 Problem

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students develop the skills of problem solving and logical analysis. The conditions of when two subtraction sums are equal is examined to develop other skills like practicing arithmetic in context.
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The 500 Problem

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explain face, place and total value of numbers as well as solve three-digit subtraction problems. Before trying answer the problem Students must be able to examine that the same digit is used to represent different amounts.
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Brain Teaser - Bravo!

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about correct and incorrect answers. Students complete 1 problem.
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Brain Teaser - School

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about teachers teaching different subjects. Students complete 1 problem.
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Brain Teaser - Equal

For Students 4th - 8th
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about curves making an equation equal. Students complete 1 problem.
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Use or Make a Table

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this make a table worksheet, students read real world questions and write an equation to match the equation. Next, they solve the equation.   This one-page worksheet contains two problems.
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Brain Teaser - Dating

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about people who are dating each other. Students complete 1 problem.
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Brain Teaser - Friends

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about friends also being siblings. Students complete 1 problem on this worksheet.
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Brain Teaser - Family

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this logic activity, students solve a word problem using logic about a family crossing a river. Students complete 1 problem total.
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Brain Teaser - Holidays

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this logic learning exercise, students solve a word problem using logic about holiday destinations and method of transportation for traveling. Students complete 1 problem.
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Brain Teaser - Gifts

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about people receiving different gifts. Students complete 1 problem.
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Brain Teaser - Snack

For Students 4th - 8th
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about different people having different snacks. Students complete 1 problem.
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Brain Teaser - Spouse

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about matching spouses up to be married couples. Students complete 1 problem.
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Brain Teaser - Princess

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about a knight traveling to visit a princess. Students complete 1 problem.