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Really Big Pumpkins
You may think your holiday pumpkins weigh a ton, but in a giant pumpkin contest, they actually do! Middle schoolers read about the winners of the 2014 giant pumpkin contests before solving three word problems involving multiplication and...
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Math: Navigating the World Around Me
Young mathematicians research and discuss real world math word problems and ways in which they apply math concepts in their everyday lives. They create a storyboard of a math word problem from which they create a slide for a multi-media...
Illustrative Mathematics
What is 23 ÷ 5?
Twenty-three divided by five can have a different value depending on the unit of measurement being asked. Learners problem solve 23 divided by 5 in a series of five word problems.
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Creating Linear Equations in One Variable
The example of two travelers meeting somewhere along the road has been a stereotypical joke about algebra as long as algebra has existed. Here in this detailed presentation, this old trope gets a careful and approachable treatment....
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 6th Grade Math – Target A
Only in math problems do people buy 18 cans of tennis balls and no one wonders why. Scholars solve for the number of total tennis balls given the ratio of balls per can. This and other ratio word problems in a PowerPoint from Grade 6...
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Equations of Linear Functions
Teaching linear function relationships using contextual information is beneficial to pupils' understanding. The lesson uses problem solving to build linear functions given different information for each problem. This is the second...
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Drawing Word Problems
In this math worksheet, students learn to follow 4 steps in solving any word problem: read, underline, draw and write. Students solve 4 word problems utilizing these steps.
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Integer Word Problems
In this integers worksheet, 9th graders solve 5 different word problems that include integers. First, they determine the integers that would solve each of the given problems. Then, students determine two consecutive odd integers whose...
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Word Problems: Money
In this counting coins to solve word problems worksheet, students read the quantity of coins each person has, draw the coins, and total the amounts. Students solve 6 problems.
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Math Word Problems
In this single and multiple-step word problems worksheet, students add, subtract, and convert inches and yards to solve. Students solve 10 problems.
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Perimeter Word Problems
Tenth graders solve for the perimeter and rewrite word problems. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders label different shapes and set up the corresponding ratios as equations. They solve for the missing side and calculate the values for...
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Jon and Charlie's Run
Let's use math to solve an argument. Jon and Charlie are debating about who can run farther, but who is right? That's what your class will figure out as they apply their understanding of fractions to this real-life situation. A simple,...
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Trig Applications
In this trig applications activity, learners solve 6 word problems about trigonometry. Students determine wind speed, angle of elevation and depression, and speed of airplanes using trigonometric functions.
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Online Math Problems
For this online math problems worksheet, students solve a variety of exercises including four addition and subtraction picture problems, figure out the sequence in four sets of numbers, practice nine calculations and find the missing...
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Addition Word Problems
In this addition word problem worksheet, students add one-digit plus one-digit numbers to find the sum. Students solve 9 problems.
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Multiplication Math Problems
In this multiplication worksheet, students practice problem solving 18 horizontal multiplication problems involving double-digit whole numbers.
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Probability Problem Worksheets
In this online math instructional activity, students practice their word problem solving skills. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific...
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Math Word Problems
In this math word problems worksheet, 6th graders use their problem solving skills to respond to 1 problem that requires them to calculate volume.
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Multiplication Word Problems
In this multiplication learning exercise, 4th graders read the 2 multiplication word problems and solve the problems that use 2 and 3 digit multiplication equations.
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Real World Math Book
Fourth graders create their own story problem from an idea list and solve it. They draw a picture to help in solving their problem. Students build a diorama to illustrate their story problem. They work in class to solve story problems...
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Team Players
In this math word problem practice worksheet, students sharpen their skills as they read and solve 3 subtraction story problems. Students also write a subtraction story problem of their own.
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Justifying Answers
Young scholars study story problems and learn how to find and justify their answers. They will use a story problem and then respond to the prompt questions from the teacher. They must add and subtract facts to 6 and learn how to justify...
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Handcarts - A Unique Form of Transportation
An interesting historical fact about how handcarts benefitted to the Mormon pioneers is the context behind this math activity. Using given facts and figures regarding the handcart, pupil pairs create math word problems, share them with...
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A Variety of Word Problems
In this math word problems worksheet, students solve math word problems about division, fractions, and money. Students complete 3 word problems.