Rice University
Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Mathematics of Cartography
Can there be a connection between map making and math? Explore the mathematics of cartography in this resource that integrates web-based instruction, mathematical problem solving, geometry, history, and art. Interesting information and...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Devising an Algorithm for Solving Rubik's Cube
If you're the kind of person who has taken apart your Rubik's cube in order to grease the inside parts so it will move more smoothly, this could be a great project for you. This will show you three sets of move sequences that accomplish...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Middle Ages Mathematics Project
The "Middle Ages" is the theme of this mathematics project. Students use problem solving skills to solve real-life situations. Some of the project activities are the game of chess and an experiment catapulting marshmallows. Five...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Saving Money 2
The purpose of this task is for students to relate addition and subtraction problems to money and to situations and goals related to saving money. A problem is given that will contain multiple solutions, this allows students to think...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Christina's Candies
The teacher will pose a sequence of questions for learners to solve using objects, pictures, or equations. Students will develop a sense of quantities and how they are related to a problem situation.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Solve a Linear Equation Involving One Unknown
This WebMath site explains how to enter your equation with one variable and solve for that variable. It explains step-by-step how to solve the equations and gives the final solutions.
Joe Landsberger
Study Guides and Strategies: Solving Math Word Problems
This site offers a guide for strategies used to solve word problems. Common phrases and their mathematical translations are included. This can be used by students while working on assignments.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Volume Word Problems
Find the volume of rectangular prisms to solve word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
BBC
Bbc World Service: Figure It Out: Winning the Lottery
The learning activity demonstrates to students real-world applications of mathematics. The resource shows examples of how probability and chance can be used in the real world.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Morning Walk
This task presents a straight forward question that can be solved using an equation in one variable. The numbers are complicated enough so that it is natural to set up an equation rather than solve the problem in one's head. Aligns with...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 2.nbt How Many Days Until Summer Vacation?
This lesson plan has students solving a real world word problem using addition or subtraction.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 1.oa School Supplies
This is a complete lesson that has students solving word problems using addition and subtraction within 20.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Find Perimeter When Given Side Lengths
Find perimeter of figures when given an image or context. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.D.8 Solve real world and...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Enrichment Activities
Problem solving skills are demonstrated for these activities that incorporate geoboards, base ten sticks, and napier rods into the mathematics curriculum.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Systems of Equations Word Problems 2
Students explore two new scenarios that involve solving systems of equations. They will improve their understanding of how using mathematics to model a real-life situation with two variables can help them solve problems.
Syracuse University
Syracuse University: Problems on Discrete Mathematics
These problems are collections of home works, quizzes, and exams over the past few years. Most of the problems are from Discrete Mathematics with ap-plicationsby H. F. Mattson, Jr. (Wiley). Our main emphasis is to provide the student a...
Other
Siyavula: Textbooks: Mathematics Grade 11: Probability: Tree Diagrams
Learn what a tree diagram is and how to solve a word problem while using one. View the solution steps and examples for three different problems. Then practice by solving four word problems on your own and checking the answers to see how...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A Rei Quinoa Pasta 3
For this problem, students must determine how much of a quinoa-based gluten-free pasta is actually quinoa. They must study the ingredient list and set up linear equations to solve the problem. Aligns with A-REI.C.6.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Ask the Pilot
In the July 2013 issue of United Airlines' Hemisphere Magazine, a pilot responded to a question about how far in the distance he could see at different altitudes. The solution involved right triangles, lines of tangency to a circle, and...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics
On this site, there are several math problems to explore and solve. Look through some solutions by famous mathematicians and expand your thinking about some interesting math concepts. Teachers of elementary grades may want to use this...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.g Map Distance
This lesson plan has students solve problems using scale drawings on a map.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ee Fishing Adventures 2
In this lesson plan students create equations to solve the given problems.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S Id.4 Do You Fit in This Car?
Students are tasked with solving a common issue for automobile manufacturers that require the students to use normal distribution as a model for data distribution. They will also use mean and standard deviation to figure out the problem....
Indiana University
Indiana University: Area 10 Mathematics and Technology: Graphing Ratios
Activities to explore writing ratios, graphing ratios and using ratios to solve problems. Both a teacher and student guide are included.