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Math Word Problems
In this problem solving activity, students solve six multiple choice word problems that involve finding probability and identifying monetary amounts.
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Problem Solving Decision: Multistep Problems
Capture your learners' attention by asking them to find the difference in size between the 12-inch silky anteater and the 6-foot giant anteater! This order of operations worksheet has students first identify the meaning of finding the...
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Mixed Addition and Subtraction Word Problems 2, Version 4
In this finding the sum and difference word problem worksheet, 2nd graders add or subtract to problem solve. Students solve 5 problems.
Charleston School District
Solving Systems with Substitutions
How many large and small watermelons did he sell? Just use the given information to write and solve a system of equations! The two videos accompanying the lesson explain the substitution method and then introduce problem solving. The...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Work Problems – Bar Models
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.
Illustrative Mathematics
Boys and Girls, Variation 1
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.
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Percent / Percentage Word Problems (Part 2)
In this online math worksheet, high schoolers 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...
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Math Word Problems
In this math word problems worksheet, students problem solve by multiplying 1-digit numbers. In this fill in the blank worksheet, students find two products.
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A Variety of Word Problems
For this math word problems worksheet, students solve math word problems about division, fractions, and money. Students complete 3 word problems.
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Dositey.com Multiplication Problems #1
Emergent mathematicians solve single-digit multiplication word problems on this learning exercise. Simple, but colorful graphics help keep youngsters' attention as they work. Keep this learning exercise in your curriculum...
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Learning to Multiply
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...
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Subtracting Decimals #3
Practice money and measurement math with a thorough worksheet. 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 two word...
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Visualizing Skip Counting by 2
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...
California Education Partners
Theater Field Trip
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...
DK Publishing
Using Information in Tables
Find out how well can your second or third graders use tables to solve word problems by assigning this single-page activity. Two tables with different sets of data prompt learners to solve six problems. An example at the top of the page...
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Real-Life Problems
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....
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Reading Timetable
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...
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Decimals Subtraction Word Problems
In this problem solving worksheet, students practice solving 4 word problems involving decimals and subtraction in the workspace provided for each one.
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Subtraction Word Problems
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.
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Solving Verbal Problems using a System of Linear Equations
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...
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Addition Word Problems
In 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.
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Subtraction Word Problems
In this subtraction problem solving activity, students read the 5 word problems and subtract two-digit numbers to calculate the answer. Students show their work in the space provided.
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Decimals Addition Word Problems
In this addition worksheet, students problem solve 4 addition word problems involving decimals in the workspace provided for each one.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
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.