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Finding and Graphing the Solution of an Inequality

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra/Algebra II activity, students find and graph the solution of an inequality.  The two page activity contains a combination of eleven multiple choice and free response problems.  Answers are provided. 
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The Water Tank Problem

For Students 10th - 12th
For this volume of a cube problem, students compute the number of gallons of water in a cubical water tank (one mile cubed). They must determine how long it will take to drain the tank at a rate of one gallon per second. The solution is...
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Quadratics with Irrational Solutions

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students apply the concepts of a right triangle to help them solve for the missing sides of a triangle. They use the quadratic formula to solve word problems. There are 5 problems with an answer key.
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Expressions and Operations

For Students 8th - 12th
In this expressions and operations worksheet, students solve 5 multiple choice problems involving quadratic equations. Students answer 1 world problem and solve 4 quadratic equations.
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TE Lesson: Pollution Solutions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study how industrial technology helps clean up and prevent air pollution. They role play as engineers to examine methods of engineering pollutant recovery methods such as scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, cyclones, and...
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The Gaia Hypothesis: An Approach to Problem Solving in the Environment

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are introduced to the Gaia hypothesis by examining a conceptual sketch. In groups, they analyze the way they can use Dewey's method for problem solving to solve problems within the environment. They are given a problem facing...
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Wake County Landfill Problem

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students create a proposal to solve Wake County's problem with losing the North Wake landfill in such a way that: a new landfill site is agreed upon, Solid-wase disposal is in compliance with Local and State landfill regulations and...
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Numeracy Problem Solving

For Students 6th
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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"Missing Cal" Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra activity, students decipher a cryptogram to find the numbers on Cal's uniform. There is an answer key to this problem.
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The 100 Meter Race Problem

For Students 8th - 10th
For this meter worksheet problem, students read a word problem and interpret a graph.  They use the derived information to determine time and distance.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem.  Answers are...
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Square Problem

For Students 7th - 10th
In this square problem worksheet, students read a word problem dealing with the are of a square.  From the given information, students determine the dimensions of a rectangle.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. ...
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The Bee Problem

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols. They calculate the distance flown before the impact of the two objects occurs. An answer key is provided.
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Solving Problems and Proportions

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this proportion worksheet, students read story problems, identify the ratios, set them equal to each other, and solve the proportion. There are 11 story problems in this two-page worksheet.
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Computation: How can we use rice to solve problem questions?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders graph metric tons of rice produced by various countries.  In this graphing instructional activity, 4th graders follow problem solving steps to answer questions about rice nutrition and then graph the amount of rice...
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The Nine Digits Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this problem solving worksheet, learners find the solution to 2 brain teasers.  Students have two addition problems that they must replace 9 letters with the correct digits 1-9.
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Word Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, learners are asked to solve a word problem dealing with percents. They calculate the tip they should give to the waiter. There is one problem with an answer key.
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Marriage Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems involving marriage and children to explore the concept of algebraic equations. There is an answer key with this word problem.
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Powerball Problem

For Students 9th
In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders figure out the pay out to a powerball after taxes. They also calculate the odds of winning the Powerball. There is an answer key with this word problem.
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Unit Fraction Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems using the unit fraction conversion method. They follow clues to determine the values of each letter and answer the question. There is an answer key.
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Candy Problem

For Students 10th - 12th
In this stats worksheet, students identify how many ways there are to split 25 pieces of candy in between 3 people. There is a very detailed answer key with this problem.
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The Two Professors Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem using algebra. They have to decipher the riddle to get the correct answer. There is an answer key.
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The Fort Collins Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using algebra to solve real world problems. There is one question that has an answer key.
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The Gear Problem

For Students 10th - 11th
In this math worksheet, students apply their knowledge of angles and rotation to solve a word problem involving an old pocket watch.  They discuss gears, rotation and accuracy.
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The Handley Smokestack Problem

For Students 7th - 10th
In this smokestack worksheet, students determine the length of a stripe that winds around a cylinder shaped smokestack. This one page worksheet contains one multi-step problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the problem.

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