Students identify word problem strategies. For this problem solving lesson, students act as "math coaches" to identify key words that indicate mathematical operations. Students use a white board to complete each word problem

Learners use funnels and create tunnels. In this early childhood lesson plan, students begin to understand science and math concepts such as flow, force, gravity, and volume and develop skills in areas such as problem solving and...

Use the distributive property to solve equations. The sixth lesson in a 33-part series has scholars solve equations that need to be transformed into simpler equations first. Class members apply the distributive property to the equations...

Students practice problem solving skills. In this early childhood education lesson plan, students foster the ability to use creative and critical thinking to turn obstacles into bridges to greater learning as they complete various...

In this solving proportions using cross products practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

In this figuring rates practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

In this adding and subtracting fractions practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

In this adding and subtracting decimals practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

In this dividing fractions and mixed numbers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

In this compound events practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

First graders solve number sentences. In this problem solving instructional activity, 1st graders construct addition sentences using a part part whole mat. Students demonstrate problem solving strategies using cubes.

What do yo-yos and pennies have to do with linear equations? Learn about writing and solving linear equations while considering the Yo-Yo Problem and Penny Pattern Exploration from the High School Math Project. Learners utilize algebra...

Is the rainy day schedule disrupting your class? Here is a great way to practice basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills while building automaticity and problem solving. This activity provides the rules to three different...

In this equations and mental math practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

In this problem solving practice worksheet, students sharpen their math skills as they solve 6 leveled math story problems.

Students compete to solve math problems.

Combine math, creative writing, and leprechauns in a fun St. Patrick's Day activity! Using a bag of gold coins and marshmallows, kids write a math story about a leprechaun that includes a multi-step equation to solve.

Introduce young mathematicians to the process of dividing fractions with a hands-on math lesson. Using the help of fraction strips and other visual models, children work through a series of example problems as they...

Solving problems about pen and paper with systems of equations ... or is it the other way around? In the lesson, learners first interpret expressions and use equations in two variables to solve problems about notebooks and pens. They...

Pupils complete a review worksheet that highlights the key problems from the first eight lessons in the series. Topics include the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse, as well as finding volume of three-dimensional figures.

Log some practice with logarithms. A PowerPoint presentation provides a tutorial on the change of base formula involving natural logarithms and solving exponential equations with logarithms in the fourth installment of a seven-part...

Incorporate riddles into your math lesson by having students make tree factors and determine if the number is a prime or composite. They will also use other clues to find the answer to the riddle while sharpening their...

Hop into a resource on Beer's Law. A PowerPoint presentation introduces Beer's law as part of calculating bone density from X-ray images in the sixth lesson in the series of seven. Individuals work on practice problems with this law and...

Don't forget the tables! The previous lessons in this five-part series examined the linear equation and graph relationship. The current lesson adds tables to the mix. At completion, individuals should be able to create a table of values,...