In this math learning exercise, students solve 10 word problems in which all 4 basic operations are used. The story problems are spaced so students have ample room to calculate their answers.

In this problem solving strategy activity, students practice writing equations as they respond to 4 questions that enable them to solve 2 word problems.

In this problem solving strategies instructional activity, students use logical reasoning to understand, plan, solve, and look back at a word problem.

In this problem solving strategy worksheet, 6th graders solve a story problem using the strategies of understand, plan, solve, and look back.

Put your young mathematician's word problem creativity to the test! The directions give the class two simple addition problems with the solution, but there is a missing value to be solved. Your class will love that they can create their...

In this math worksheet, students look for the answers to the word problems. They use reading and critical thinking skills to do the appropriate operation.

In this addition word problems learning exercise, students work on counting on by tens. Students are given a story problem where they can count on by 10's to solve the problem. Students are also asked to draw or write to explain their...

In this aging problem, students read a word problem, write an equation, and determine the current age of specified persons.  This one-page learning exercise contains 1 multi-step problem.  The answer is provided at the bottom...

In this problem solving worksheet, students complete 3 questions in order to answer a word problem: understand, plan, solve and look back. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

In this solving a subtraction word problem worksheet, students read the problem, draw a picture, write an equation, and create a similar story problem. Students answer four questions.

Fifth graders read and write equations. In this equation writing lesson, 5th graders use real life scenarios to write equations. Students use manipulatives, draw pictures and make tables to understand how to write equations. Students...

In this probability worksheet, students write answers as fractions. In this short answer worksheet, students solve nine problems.

In this whole number activity, students complete a variety of activities including writing in the correct math sign in four math problems and writing as many numbers as they can from two sets of three-digit numbers. Students check their...

For this algebra worksheet, students identify the age of a man and a woman given their combined age and some clues to help write the equation. There is an answer key with this problem.

In this word problem strategy worksheet, students solve and complete 11 statements related to solving a word problem in steps. First, they determine what is needed and what is important in the problem. Then, students explain how they...

Elementary schoolers play a math game using a Tic-Tac-Toe Board. This simple idea can be used with virtually any grade level. A team of learners are the "O's," and the other is the team of "X's." Each time a team gets a problem correct,...

Ninth graders are investigating slope of a line. The line is plotted using the slope and points on a line. They also write an equation given the right information. The use of a PowerPoint is part of the presentation.

Help young mathematicians build a solid understanding of division with this base ten block activity. With the help of these popular math manipulatives, children model different math problems in order to reinforce the...

In this fraction worksheet, students solve 6 word problems that have to do with adding or subtracting fractions with like denominators. All answers are to be reduced to simplest form.

Young scholars learn to express and write numbers in two ways. They complete two mixed application number expressions word problems. Learners finish by thinking of place value blocks to write the number and kind of blocks they could use...

Students use index cards, counting cubes, and their own understanding to identify how division problems can be solved by using multiplication. In this division lesson plan, students use their multiplication skills to solve division...

Second graders solve a variety of math addition word problems related to planting and cooking carrots. They discuss a story from their math storybook, then read and solve a carrot word problem on a worksheet as a class. Students then...

In this writing equations activity, students solve 4 problems where they are given an answer and they must draw a picture and write an equation to show the problem for each answer.

Young scholars develop and use problem solving strategies to mathematically solve a word problem involving marbles. They solve the first part of the problem together as a class, and in small groups solve and write a solution for the...