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Dividing by 3's
Third graders review and practice strategies for solving division problems. In this division by 3's instructional activity, 3rd graders play games, use an interactive whiteboard, create flashcards, and solve word problems.Â
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One-Step Equation Word Problems
In this word problem worksheet, students read story problems, write equations to match the problem and solve the equations. This four-page worksheet contains 14 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Solving Problems
Second graders become familiar with need strategies for computation of money problems and estimating sums. In this computation lesson plan, 2nd graders solve real life problems to understand estimation and money problems.
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Developing Strategies for Addition and Subtraction
Primary graders develop strategies to assist them with addition and subtraction. They discover number combinations and numerical facts which enable them to add and subtract more effectively. Students use these techniques to complete...
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How Thick Is a Soda Can II?
Science, technology, and math come together in this one combination exercise. Analyzing the common soda can from both a purely mathematical perspective and a scientific angle allows for a surprisingly sophisticated comparison of...
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Hands On: Model Division
In this division worksheet, students use counters to solve 6 problems pertaining to basic division facts. These are story problems.
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Divide by a Fraction
In this dividing by fractions practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Three Squirrels and a Pile of Nuts
Learners solve story problems using a spreadsheet in combination with various problem-solving strategies. Working in teams of three, students create attempt to solve a story problem using three different methods; using manipulative,...
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Math Match Up!
Help learners solve problems using multiplication and repeated addition. Using counters, learners will be paired up to solve problems. They will go through a series of questions and show models with the counters for the solution. Then...
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Word Problem Exchange
Learners discuss elements of word problems: key words, data, computation clues, and unnecessary information and use the four steps of problem solving to find a solution and check for reasonableness.
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Math Operations/Formulas
Students discuss the ways spreadsheets can help them solve story problems. In groups, they must set up a spreadsheet with the correct formulas based off of different scenerios using the correct order of operations. To end the lesson,...
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Pumpkin Problems
In this math worksheet, students solve 4 story problems with a Halloween theme. Students will read the story and from 4 choices, select the answer which tells what to do to solve the problem. Students do not give the answer, only the...
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Brain Boosters: Valentine's Day Math
In this problem solving worksheet, learners are given two Valentine story problems to solve. Each problem has a place to show your work. Students must use different operations to solve the problems.
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What's The Story?
Teams of learners integrate reading, writing, math, social studies, and science in this simple, yet effective lesson. They work in groups in order to solve a ten-step problem which requires internet research, the use of a calculator, and...
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A Variety of Word Problems
In this math word problems learning exercise, students solve math word problems about division, fractions, and money. Students complete 3 word problems.
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Equal Groups with Remainders
In this addition practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems which involve remainders.
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Ratio and Proportion: Basic Operations and Applications
Learners explore example problems dealing with ratios and proportions. Afterward, they read story problems and solve them using ratios and proportions. This four-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
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Multiplication Strategies and Writing Story Problems
Third graders model multiplication problems using Unifix cubes. They compute and solve problems involving addition and subtraction of 3- and 4- digit numbers and basic facts of multiplication and division. They practice mental math...
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Wallflowers: Adding and Multiplying Integers
Learners solve word problems in which they add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide integers, identify rules and patterns for multiplying and dividing integers, create scenarios that represent each expression, and evaluate expressions.
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Divide by a Unit Fraction
In this dividing by unit fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Model Division: 3-Digit Dividends
In this dividing with 3-digit dividends practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Divide with Mixed Numbers
In this dividing with mixed numbers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
In this dividing fractions and mixed numbers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving: A Problem Solving Plan
In this problem solving strategies practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.