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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: The Recipe for a Great Word Problem

For Teachers 2nd
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.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 1.oa the Pet Snake

For Teachers 1st
This complete lesson plan has students solve word problems using addition and subtraction within 20.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 1.oa School Supplies

For Teachers 1st
This is a complete instructional activity that has students solving word problems using addition and subtraction within 20.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 1.oa Maria's Marbles

For Teachers 1st
This lesson plans has students solve word problems about marbles using addition or subtraction within 20.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 1.oa Sharing Markers

For Teachers 1st
In this lesson plan students are to answer word problems using addition or subtraction within 20.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Pencil and a Sticker

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
The following problem is posed to the class: A pencil costs 59 cents, and a sticker costs 20 cents less. How much do a pencil and a sticker cost together? The solution with explanation is included on this site.
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Elementary Level Problems 1999

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Pre-service Faculty of Education students from the University of Regina created this collection of real-world math problems that address Saskatchewan elementary mathematics content. The problems are geared towards students in grades four...
Graphic
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Ace: Writing Mathematics [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this graphic organizer, steps for solving word problems are included. Questions for students to ask themselves for what to do to "answer" [A], "computer" [C], "check" [C], and "explain" [E] are included. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 1.oa \$20 Dot Map

For Teachers 1st
In this lesson plan, 1st graders are given a graphic of a map and are to use addition and subtraction to solve the word problem.
Unit Plan
Saddleback College

Algebra2go: Translating From Word Statements Problem Sets

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource consists of 3 problem sets. Each set contains 6 question. Select a problem set, then select a question. You answer each question by translating the word statement into mathematical expression and fill in the blank with the...
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Hopelink

Hopelink: Teaching Percentages

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students can brush up on percentage skills with this lesson and calculate percentages using the "Percent Tricks method." For students to successfully use this method, they must have the ability to multiply and divide whole numbers.
Interactive
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Adding Two Digit Numbers

For Students K - 1st Standards
This lesson has an explanation for adding two-digit numbers using paper and pencil. There is also a game to practice your skills. The game gives you a percent score of your correct answers, as well as running totals of your correct and...
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Fraction Division With Lines

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Once the dividend is correctly identified, a rectangle representing the divisor will appear. The divisor is the horizontal distance of the blue arrow. The program will not continue unless the dividend or the divisor are correctly...