Mt. San Antonio Collage
Exponential Growth and Decay
Start with the basics and move up the exponential ladder to master a variety of problem-solving and application problems. The problems are heavy on exponential growth and decay, compound interest, and natural log.
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Sunshine Math 3
In this word problems instructional activity, learners read and problem solve nine mathematical word problems involving grids, measurement, compensation and angles.
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Travel Problems
This worksheet is actually an entire chapter focused on math problems involving, shortest path, minimum connector, traveling salesman, and Chinese postman problems. There are multiple activities, exercises, and examples to get students...
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Numeracy Problem Solving
In this numeracy problem solving learning exercise, 6th graders, working in groups of three, solve twenty word problems and then turn them into numerical equations.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Make an Organized List
In this problem-solving worksheet, students make an organized list to solve 5 mathematical word problems. Students show their work on the worksheet.
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Mathematics Problem Solving-- Counting the Socks in the Drawer
In this math worksheet, students read a word problem. Students are asked to present their solution using numbers, pictures and words.
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Analyzing Word Problems Involving Multiplication
Learners sometimes have difficulty making sense of a word problem. In a guided learning activity, pupils are asked to think about how to find an answer and explain their thinking, rather than finding the answer. It allows them to...
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Measure Exactly 8 Liters of Water
For this measure exactly 8 liters of water worksheet, 6th graders read the problem and solve the question of measuring 8 liters with only a 6 liter and an 11 liter bucket.
Lane Community College
Review Sheets: Basic Mathematics 2
A good mix of Pre-Algebra problems, learners tackle everything from proportions and equations, to polygons and circles. The sections are broken up by topic with a list of the skills that are required to complete the questions.
Sinclair Community College
Solving Linear Inequalities
Your learners will appreciate the complete picture of linear inequalities presented in this lesson plan. Starting simply with definitions and moving all the way to solving linear inequality word problems this activity is simple to...
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Make an Organized List
In this problem-solving worksheet, students utilize the strategy of making an organized list to solve a mathematical word problem in 5 steps.
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Mathematics Problem
Students try to see how many different ways they can spell out the word MATHEMATICS. In this puzzle activity, students use the properties of Pascal's Triangle and try to spell out the word Mathematics. There is a solution key with this...
Inside Mathematics
Number Towers
Number towers use addition or multiplication to ensure each level is equal. While this is common in factoring, it is often not used with algebraic equations. Solving these six questions relies on problem solving skills and being able to...
EngageNY
Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 7 Mathematics Module 3
Lesson 16 in the series of 28 is a mid-module assessment. Learners simplify expressions, write and solve equations, and write and solve inequalities. Most questions begin as word problems adding a critical thinking component to the...
Noyce Foundation
Movin 'n Groovin
Examine the consequences of varying speed. An engaging set of five problem sets challenges young mathematicians by targeting a different grade level from K-12. In the initial lesson, scholars make conclusions about the time it...
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Solving Problems by Finding Equivalent Ratios II
Changing ratios make for interesting problems. Pupils solve problems that involve ratios between two quantities that change. Groups use tape diagrams to represent and solve classroom exercises and share their solutions.
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Counting Problems
Solving these percent problems is a matter of counting. Pupils find percents by counting the number of events that meet the criteria and the total number of possibilities. Participants create the ratio and convert it to a percent to...
EngageNY
Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 7 Mathematics Module 4
Assess the ability of the class to solve percent problems with an assessment that covers a variety of percent problems from basic to multi-step. Pupils make connections between percent problems and proportional thinking to complete...
Illustrative Mathematics
The Sign of Solutions
Positive or negative, zero or no solution, are all possibilities for the solution of a linear equation. Here the resource gives examples of linear equations in one variable and their type of solutions. The resource comes with commentary...
Concord Consortium
City of New Orleans
In the United States, most trains operate at a top speed of 100 miles per hour. Scholars use information on the distance and time of a train trip to determine if the train ever reaches a specific speed. They connect pieces of information...
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Addition Word Problems 1, Version 4
Word problems are great for building a variety of mathematical reasoning skills. Here are 5 single step word problems for learners to solve. Each problems requires them to add or subtract a single from a double-digit number.
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Properties of Multiplication
In this applying properties of multiplication to solve word problems instructional activity, students use rectangles and the Distributive Property to problem solve. Students solve six problems.
Lane Community College
Review Sheets: Beginning Algebra
This jumbo worksheet contains everything you need to get through Pre-Algebra. Begin with simple expressions, and end with linear functions and polygons. There are multiple problems for each topic to make sure those skills are set.
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Number Sense and Numeration: Multiples, Factors and Square Roots
A great resource for any math teacher covering multiples, factors or square roots; this worksheet walks young mathematicians through the logic behind factoring and square roots with a systematic set of problems which gradually increase...