University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Problem Solving Techniques
Different approaches to incorporate problem-solving skills into the elementary mathematics classroom.
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NWT Literacy Council
Nwt Literacy Council: What's the Problem? [Pdf]
Adult learners are a challenging group to reach when teaching basic mathematical skills. This guide presents ideas and worksheets for teaching them how to solve word problems.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: The Recipe for a Great Word Problem
The big idea of this lesson is to have students write their own word problems to help them have a better understanding of mathematical operations, as they relate to real-world scenarios. Pictures and videos of the lesson in the process...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Reading Comprehension Through Math Problem Solving
Contains plans for two lessons designed to help primary students' reading comprehension with mathematical story problems. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Daisies in Vases
Students will solve a word problem with various outcomes by creating a meaningful representation of the problem by using objects, pictures, or equations. An explanation is provided.
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Cindy's Cats [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to use knowledge of fractions to solve one and multi-step problems with fractions.
University of Texas at Austin
Mathematics Teks Toolkit: Hooked on Problem Solving
Young scholars will take a closer look at numbers to determine patterns within them.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Criteria for Success: Story Problem
Students learn the basics of "Modeling with Mathematics" (CCSS.MP.4) as they practice putting their thinking on paper in this beginning of year lesson. This lesson includes a video tutorial, differentiated worksheets based on skill...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Mathematics of Satellite Motion
The mathematics associated with the motion of satellites is described. Equations (for period, velocity, acceleration and force) are stated, symbols described, and sample problems solved. Includes five practice problems with solutions and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Bobbie Bear's Buttons
The purpose of this task is for students to find different pairs of numbers that sum to 4. Students will solve an everyday problem in their head and then model their solution using counters. They can represent their solutions using...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Boys and Girls, Variation 2
Learners are asked to solve a word problem with both addends unknown. They will write an equation and draw a picture to use to explain their answer.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Firefighter Allocation
For this students are asked to write an equation to solve a real-world problem. There are two natural approaches to this task. In the first approach, students have to notice that even though there is one variable, namely the number of...
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Adding Numbers [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to use knowledge of place value to solve a problem using a variety of strategies.
Other
Australian Maritime Safety Authority: Mathematics and Oil Spills
The numbers related to an oil spill that are reported in the media can be quite confusing to the public. This lesson helps students understand the numerical terms used to describe an oil spill. They are asked to solve three problems...
Discovering Egypt
Discovering Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Mathematics Numbers Hieroglyphs
Challenge yourself and see if you can solve these math problems using Egyptian hieroglyphics. Egyptians excelled in mathematics and this lesson will help you understand hieroglyphic numbers. A podcast is included that explains the Rhind...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Keep Going! Building a Culture of Perseverance in Math
This learning module includes several lessons that will help coach secondary students to have perseverance in math class. This module addresses the Problem Solving and Perseverance standard from the Common Core Standards for Mathematical...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe, G Co, G Srt Unit Squares and Triangles
In this task, learners are shown three unit squares and two line segments connecting two pairs of vertices. They are asked to find the area of a triangle formed by intersecting lines. They can solve it using coordinate geometry or...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 2.md, Nbt Jamir's Penny Jar
In this lesson plan students solve word problems involving money and use the symbols correctly.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 2.md Susan's Choice
In this lesson plan students count the money and use symbols correctly to solve the word problem.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 2.md Visiting the Arcade
In this lesson plan students solve word problems involving money and use symbols correctly.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe Equal Area Triangles on the Same Base Ii
This task has students apply their knowledge of parallel lines to solve a geometric problem on areas of triangles. The task is open-ended in that students can choose their method of completing the task. Aligns with G-GPE.B.5.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Converting Fractions of a Unit Into a Smaller Unit
Note that in each of these problems we are given a set of a specified size and a specified number of subsets into which it is to be divided. The questions ask the student to find out the size of each of the subsets. Students are not...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt, G Mg How Far Is the Horizon?
Some friends are at the beach looking out onto the ocean on a clear day and they wonder how far away the horizon is. A second problem asks how far the horizon would be from the top of a mountain. Students must also answer a question...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg Solar Eclipse
In this task, students investigate why total solar eclipses are rare. They will learn that, in addition to requiring the positioning of the Sun, Moon, and Earth, the Moon can only completely block out the Sun when it is closest to the...