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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
NZMaths, a New Zealand teacher resource, provides lesson plans for students in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
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Other

Edte.ch: Maths Maps

For Students 1st - 8th
Maths Maps is a collaborative project where participants use Google maps to choose a location within one of the cities highlighted, then create a Math problem about the site. The problems are marked on the map with various colors...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life

For Students K - 1st
Read about what math has to do with cooking, chances of winning a game, even decorating your home. Teachers may want to peruse this site for ideas about real world applications in their lesson planning.
Interactive
Math Cats

Math Cats: Math Cats Balance

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this interactive activity to learn about weights, balance and basic mathematics. With problem solving and math skills solve the questions about how many objects will balance out on the interactive scales.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Systems of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial will show you a four-step process for solving problems involving systems of linear equations. View several examples of Polya's process of problem solving and hone your own skills with practice exercises.
Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Counter Roundup

For Students K - 1st
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills playing this interactive game, Counter Roundup. The rules are simple but the game requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. There is a "Get Printable Page," link at the top...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Equations With Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains solving equations with fractions by finding the least common multiple of the denominators and clearing the fractions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
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Beacon Learning Center

Beacon Learning Center: Cameron's Trip

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students solve multiplication and division real-world problems in this interactive web lesson.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Rectangular Coordinates

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the Cartesian coordinate system. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have...
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Project Britain

Primary Homework Help: Year 6 Word Problems B

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learners use problem-solving and arithmetic skills to answer ten word problems. Students can check their answers when they are finished.
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Project Britain

Primary Homework Help: Year 5 Word Problems B

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learners use problem-solving and arithmetic skills to answer ten word problems. Students can check their answers when they are finished.
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University of Waterloo (Canada)

Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing: Ratio and Rate [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Learners explore the concepts of rate and ratio in a variety of problem-solving situations. Worksheets contain definitions and visual representations of concepts. Link to related ratio game. Other skills include measurement, data...
Handout
Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Sum and Difference Formulas for Tangent

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial introduces the sum and differnce formulas for tangent, and gives several examples of problems to be solved as well as proving other identities. Assumes knowledge of the sum and difference formulas for sine and cosine.
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NumberNut

Number Nut: Let Math Begin With Addition

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This introductory addition lesson, explores the relationship between adding and number patterns using a number pyramid designed by mathematician Carl Gauss. A short lesson with interesting facts and links to related games for practicing...
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abcteach

Abcteach: Number Puzzles

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Solve the number puzzles as you practice basic addition skills and improve your number sense. The site has challenging activities with varying levels of difficulty.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: What Are You Plotting?

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This one page website is for practicing graphing ordered pairs. It lets you know right away if your choice is incorrect. At the bottom of the page their is a challenge with the solution just a click away.
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Math Aids

Math Aids: Word Problems Worksheets

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Great resource to practice and strengthen math skills pertaining to word problems. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.
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Other

Helping With math.com: Ratios and Unit Rates

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
This site contains a lesson about ratios and unit rates as well as guided and independent practice for learners to review the skills.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Ratios & Percentages: Solving Proportions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn how to solve proportions. The mathematics resource consists of examples and practice problems with answers.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Ace: Writing Mathematics [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this graphic organizer, steps for solving word problems are included. Questions for students to ask themselves for what to do to "answer" [A], "computer" [C], "check" [C], and "explain" [E] are included. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Nctm: Ask Dr. Math: Solving Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In response to a student question about solving an inequality, "Dr. Math" provides a general discussion of what is necessary to solve these types of problems.
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Rice University

Rice University: The Hand Squeeze

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will enjoy this data collection and class analysis experiment involving the time it takes for a hand squeeze to travel around a circle of people. From organizing the activity to collecting the data to making a table and graphing...
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Rice University

Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Algebra Fun With Calendars

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun algebraic problem involving a calendar. Discussion, solution, and follow-up problem are included.
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Quia

Ixl Learning: Divide Fractions by Whole Numbers Using Models

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Practice dividing fractions by whole numbers with numbers using models.