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Illustrative Mathematics
Running a Mile
The single question in this activity has multiple ways to be solved. Two boys ran a mile. Their times were similar, except one time was a fraction of the other. Who ran faster? In demonstrating the answer to this problem, upper graders...
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A Classroom Guide to Peter H. Reynolds's Creatrilogy
Help young readers find, identify, and use their voices with a set of empowering activities based on Peter H. Reynolds' trilogy of books. Sky Color, Ish, and The Dot focus on recognizing moods and treating each other...
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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 learning exercise contains six multi-step problems.
Illustrative Mathematics
Two Lines
Here is a resource that helps your algebra learners understand the connection between the graph of two lines, the equations of lines, and the solutions and intersecting points of lines. It would make a great assessment question, but can...
Illustrative Mathematics
Equivalent Expressions?
Pre-algebra pupils need to understand that two expressions are only equal if they have the same value. Show them that once the expression is multiplied by a number, the value of the expression changes. It makes for a good lead-in to...
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Hands On: Add and Subtract Money Amounts
In this consumer math learning exercise, students use a table and play money to solve each of 8 money story problems. Students will use a price list provided.
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Summer Packing
In this problem solving worksheet, 4th graders write four problems that can be solved. Students use the information provided in order to create problems that can be solved using multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. The...
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Divide 3 and 4 Digit Numbers
In this division worksheet, learners solve 6 word problems in which they divide three and four digit numbers. They describe where the mistake is in one of the problems.
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Model Subtraction from Numbers to 100
In this subtraction worksheet, students solve the subtraction word problems that range in number to 100. Students solve six subtraction word problems.
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Multiply With Zeros
In this multiplication worksheet, students solve six multiplication story problem. The problems include numbers containing at least one zero.
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Choose the Operation
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 6 problems in which picture clues are analyzed and the correct operation and math sentence are selected from 2 choices.
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Find a Pattern
For this patterns worksheet, 2nd graders find the pattern in 1 word problem and then solve it. Students answer 1 short answer math problem directly related to the first word problem.
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Add or Subtract
For this problem solving worksheet, students solve 3 story problems in which a situation is described that will require addition or subtraction. Students write the correct number sentence, then solve.
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Choose the Operation
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 2 multiple choice story problems pertaining to home remodeling. Students choose the correct operation that should be used for each problem.
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Write a Number Sentences
In this problem solving instructional activity, 2nd graders use strategies to solve story problems. Students write a number sentence for two word problems and complete the operation for a solution in each.
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Choose the Operation
In this problem solving worksheet, 2nd graders need to choose the correct operation. Students complete 3 story problems deciding if they need to add or subtract in each.
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Are There Enough?
In this problem solving worksheet, students read 4 math stories and use counters to figure out how many more are needed. Students circle yes or no to indicate if there are enough objects for each animal in the story.
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Crafty Computation
For this problem solving worksheet, 5th graders look over a table with information relating to 3 items needed at a crafts fair and the cost of each one. Students answer 4 questions with multiple choice answers and 3 short answer questions.
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Choose the Operation
In this problem solving worksheet, 2nd graders choose the correct operation to find a solution. Students read 3 story problems and must decide to add, subtract, multiply, or divide to find the correct answer.
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How Many Triangles?
For this triangles activity, learners problem solve and shade triangles within other triangles. Students complete two problems.
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Mental Math Strategies
In this mental math worksheet, students study the detailed instructions and examples for adding or subtracting numbers using "breaking apart" or compensation. Students solve 17 mental math problems.
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Mental Math Strategies
In this mental math instructional activity, students read an information box that explains how to use breaking apart or compensation to solve addition or subtraction problems. Students add or subtract using mental math in 8 examples.
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Hands On: Plot Points on a Coordinate Grid
In this solving coordinate grid word problem learning exercise, students plot points, order pairs, identify horizontal and vertical lines, and find distances to solve problems. Students solve six problems.
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Compare Length and Height
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...