Why do we have to do so much work? Scholars learn how to set up bar models to represent a situation involving work. They use these bar models to help set up equations with rational coefficients to solve the problem situation.

Given a certain amount of boys and certain amount of girls, how many children are there total in the class? Assess learners' ability to use addition and subtraction strategies when solving word problems.

In this online math worksheet, students solve word problems associated with percentage. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!

In this math word problems worksheet, learners problem solve by multiplying 1-digit numbers. In this fill in the blank worksheet, students find two products.

In this math word problems learning exercise, students solve math word problems about division, fractions, and money. Students complete 3 word problems.

Emergent mathematicians solve single-digit multiplication word problems on this worksheet. Simple, but colorful graphics help keep youngsters' attention as they work. Keep this worksheet in your curriculum collection to use as an...

Learning how to multiply is the focus of this math resource. The first of five pages reviews the multiplication process as repeated addition. The second provides a few examples that you might consider working through with the class. An...

Practice money and measurement math with a thorough instructional activity. Two examples at the top of the page remind fourth graders how to solve subtraction problems using decimals. After working through 14 problems, they then solve...

Drawing pictures to solve math problems is not only a good problem solving strategy, it's also mathematical modeling. First graders read six basic word problems that have them skip count by twos to find the answer. They draw pictures in...

Here's an assessment task that's better than watching a show. Young mathematicians solve word problems involving multiplication and division with equal groups. They must find the total number of attendees on a trip to a theater based on...

Find out how well can your second or third graders use tables to solve word problems by assigning this single-page worksheet. Two tables with different sets of data prompt learners to solve six problems. An example at the top of the page...

Choose your operation; scholars read five math-application word problems and determine which of four operations to use in solving each. They work with time and measurements, making sure to include the proper units in their solutions....

Word problems, telling time, and reading charts all come together on this page. After reviewing a table of different travel times for a bus, a tram, a taxi, and a trolley, third graders solve word problems about arrival times and stop...

In this problem solving worksheet, students practice solving 4 word problems involving decimals and subtraction in the workspace provided for each one.

In this subtraction problem solving worksheet, students read and solve four word problems. Each word problem involves regrouping to the thousands place. There is an area on the worksheet for students to show their work.

In this addition worksheet, students problem solve 4 addition word problems involving decimals in the workspace provided for each one.

In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve word problems whose solution requires the use of a system of linear equations in two variables.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of ten multiple choice and free...

For this addition problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders solve five word problems using three addends. Students show all of their work in the available space on the worksheet.

For this subtraction problem solving worksheet, students read the 5 word problems and subtract two-digit numbers to calculate the answer. Students show their work in the space provided.

Fifth graders put their fraction knowledge to work by reading word problems and deciding whether to add or subtract the given fractions. Terms such as combined, total, difference, and left indicate which operation to use.

In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use addition to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.

In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use addition to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.

In this history and math worksheet, students solve 20 problems pertaining to life in America in the 1800s. Students read four paragraphs and solve the five problems using that information. Basic math operations are used.

In this division worksheet, students solve 6 division word problems. Students write the answer to each problem in a triangle labeled with the number that corresponds to the number of each word problem.  Students then add up the sum...