Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Logical Reasoning problem solving 13.4

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this problem solving with logical reasoning activity, students read a word problem and write short answers to show the steps for understanding, planning, solving, and checking. Students write four short answers.
Unit Plan
EngageNY

Relationships Between Quantities and Reasoning with Equations and Their Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
Graphing all kinds of situations in one and two variables is the focus of this detailed unit of daily lessons, teaching notes, and assessments. Learners start with piece-wise functions and work their way through setting up and solving...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Make a Table

For Students 3rd
In this making a table learning exercise, 3rd graders make two tables to illustrate to scenarios and then read one completed table in order to answer 2 questions with multiple choice answers.
Organizer
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning

For Students 4th
In this logical reasoning instructional activity, 4th graders read a paragraph about what three students are brought for lunch before determining what each student eats through logical reasoning. They record what they understand, make a...
Assessment
Charleston School District

Review Unit 4: Linear Functions

For Students 8th Standards
It's time to show what they know! An assessment review concludes a five-part series about linear functions. It covers all concepts featured throughout the unit, including linear equations, graphs, tables, and problem solving.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Is Your Money Rolling Away?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars demonstrate how to solve word problems. They will watch the video "Math Can Take You Places" and identify three problem solving strategies.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Polya's 4 Steps to Problem Solving

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve problems using Polya's 4 steps to problem solving.
Lesson Plan
Ohio Department of Education

I Can Do This! Systems of Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Use tables, graphs, and substitution to solve systems of linear equations. An envelope of sample problems is passed around the classroom, and each learner has the opportunity to solve the system in the envelope. This is a great way to...
Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Direct and Inverse Variations

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Enhance pupil understanding of proportions and variable relationships by studying direct and inverse variation. Use the idea of a proportional relationship to teach direct variation. Then use a similar pattern to help individuals...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Word Clue and All About Me Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice solving word problems using highlighted strategies. In this word problem instructional activity, 5th graders brainstorm and  use words as clues that indicate the math operations that will be used to solve...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Guess and Check

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this problem solving worksheet, students complete 3 questions in order to answer a word problem: understand, plan, solve and look back. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
Assessment
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Inside Mathematics

Coffee

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
There are many ways to correlate coffee to life, but in this case a instructional activity looks at the price of two different sizes of coffee. It requires interpreting a graph with two unknown variables, in this case the price, and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 6th
In this word problem strategy worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 11 different problems and short answer questions related to double coins. First, they determine what they know and what is important information. Then, students...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Problem Solving Strategies Cookies

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this story problem worksheet, students read about Ralph and Sandra splitting up the cookies they baked. Students use division and multiplication to figure out how many cookies Ralph and Sandra started with. This worksheet contains 10...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sunshine Math 3

For Students 4th - 6th
In this word problems worksheet, learners read and problem solve nine  mathematical word problems involving grids, measurement, compensation and angles.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 6th - 7th
In this word problem strategy learning exercise, students solve and complete 11 different problems and questions related to growing patterns. First, they identify what they know and what information is important. Then, students solve the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making and Using a Graphic Organizer for Solving a Mystery

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Make an Organized List

For Students 6th - 7th
For this organized list worksheet, students review the problem solving strategy of reading for information and using a math model or organized list to solve the problem. Students then complete the two problems by using organized lists.
PPT
BW Walch

Creating Linear Inequalities in One Variable

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Just when a young mathematician starts to feel comfortable turning word problems into linear equations, shake things up and throw inequalities in the mix. This excellent, instructive presentation takes the steps for solving an...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategies in Word Problems

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine how to determine which strategy to use to solve word problems. In this word problem strategy instructional activity, students listen to a lecture on the process of using different strategies to solve math problems. They...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Justifying Answers

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students demonstrate how to solve word problems. In this problem solving lesson plan, students use strategies such as drawing pictures, using counters, and making a table to justify how they solved the word problem.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Number Sense and Numeration: Multiples, Factors and Square Roots

For Students 6th - 8th
A great resource for any math teacher covering multiples, factors or square roots; this instructional activity walks young mathematicians through the logic behind factoring and square roots with a systematic set of problems which...
Organizer
Curated OER

Make a Table

For Students 4th
In this charting worksheet, 4th graders complete a table. Using the information provided, students fill in the missing data and complete 2 short answer questions.