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Curated OER

Mathematical Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders solve story problems. In this story problem lesson, 2nd graders solve the problems and explain how they came up with their answers. They create their own story problems to be solved.
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Curated OER

Substitution Process in Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students apply the substitution process to solve equations with more than one variable. They explore how to use the process and when it should be used.
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Curated OER

Applications And Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students use the operation of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve the word problems.
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Curated OER

Applications and Problem Solving Using Quadratic Equation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the problems using the quadratic formula. They also create the algebraic expressions.
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Curated OER

Applications and Problem Solving Using Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students apply solving quadratic equations using word problems. They pay special attention to the units of measurement.
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Curated OER

Applications, Proportions, and Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the problems involving proportions. They also compare the similar triangles.
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Curated OER

Applications and Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers solve the problems after translating them into algebraic expressions. Special attention is paid to converting the measurement units.
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Curated OER

Problem Solving Using Percentages

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of percentages. In this percentages lesson plan, students find the percentages of various colored m&m's in their bags. Students find the cost of items before and after a discount. Students use proportions...
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Curated OER

Using Inequalities to Problem Solve

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore inequalities. For this Algebra I lesson, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.  Students use inequalities to solve and graph real-world problems.
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Curated OER

Mathematics Problem Solving-- Counting the Socks in the Drawer

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this math worksheet, students read a word problem. Students are asked to present their solution using numbers, pictures and words.
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Curated OER

Grocery Store Problem Solving

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice mathematical problem solving skills. In this problem solving lesson, 3rd graders develop mathematical problem solving skills using real-world examples.
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Curated OER

Book Title: Ten Flashing Fireflies

For Teachers K
This instructional activity engages learners in a variety of activities to build 1 to 1 correspondence, estimation, and problem solving skills. They discuss problem solving strategies, hear the story Ten Flashing Fireflies, compose...
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Curated OER

Can You Tell What the Hidden Message Is?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this math patterns worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 6 problems that require them to complete messages by finding patterns.
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Curated OER

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper graders study fraction and mixed number division and also review fraction multiplication. For this fraction and mixed numbers lesson, learners work with the teacher in an oral problem solving method to multiply and divide fractions...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Friends Meeting on Bikes

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
It is the job of your mathematicians to figure out how fast Anya is riding her bike when meeting her friend. The problem shares the distance, time spent riding, and Taylor's speed leaving the last variable for your learners to solve. Use...
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Curated OER

Worksheet #5: Mixture Word Problems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this mixture word problem worksheet, students read story problems and determine what information is necessary to solve the mixture problem. They identify the correct solution, graph inequalities, and solve inequality equations. Nine...
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Virginia Department of Education

A Mystery to Solve

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Investigate field properties of real numbers. Scholars use a table for a given operation to determine the identity element. They use the same table to find a missing value in an equation.
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Curated OER

An Introduction to Polynomial Functions

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this introduction to polynomial function worksheet, young scholars classify, state the degree, find the intercepts, and evaluate polynomial functions. Six of the problems are true/false problems and thirty-eight and free-response...
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Curated OER

Binomial Probabilities: Understanding Math

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Although this binomial probabilities worksheet is based on a computer math program (Neufeld Learning Systems: Understanding Math), it can easily be used without the program. If you don't have the program, skip the first question. Young...
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Curated OER

7th Grade Math: Algebra (Distributive Property)

For Teachers 7th
With algebra tiles in hand 7th graders will uncover the wonders of the distributive property of multiplication. They will take a pre-test, define the distributive property, then model and practice using their tiles to solve basic...
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Ahisma Summer Institute

The Power of One - Math in a Different Angle

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
In this 2-day lesson plan focused on exponents, middle schoolers will cross the curriculum by engaging in science, history and language arts activities. Exponential growth will be explored using grains of rice on a chess board....
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Act It Out

For Teachers 1st
In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders identify what time the concert starts and ends. Then they use a clock to act out the time and draw the hands on the clock to show when the concert will be over.
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Multiplying with Packages and Letters

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore multiplication. In this multiplication problem solving instructional activity, students view a video clip which demonstrates loading a truck with packages.  Students fill in a blank array to represent 1"X 2" and the...
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Curated OER

All A-buzz About Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate in Math-Eze activities to comprehend word problems. In this word problem lesson, 2nd graders recognize why a hexagon is the best shape for a beehive. Students calculate how far bees must travel to find 2 lbs....