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Another Barber Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about a barbershop.  Students determine the amount of money in the cash register given clues.
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Word Population Problem

For Students 8th - 12th
In this population worksheet, students explore the population of the world.  They determine the square miles that would be covered if the total population were standing in one spot.  This one-page worksheet contains 1...
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Word Problems

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students are guided to choose the best method to solve problems using graphing, factoring, completing the square, and quadratic formula. There are 4 problems with an answer key.
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Percent Word Problems

For Students 6th - 8th
In this online learning exercise, students will solve 10 problems involving percents. Answers can be accessed by clicking hint or check.
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Word Problems

For Students 9th
For this algebra activity, 9th graders rewrite word problems into algebraic sentences. They define sum, difference, quotient and factors. There are 5 word problems with an answer key.
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Dorm Problem

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem figuring out how many rooms there are in dorm with an odd number.  This worksheet contains an answer key.
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Tax Problem: Percents

For Students 9th - 12th
In this tax worksheet, students solve 1 problem about taxes.  Students find the federal and state tax on a given amount of money.
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Gate Crasher Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, learners review and rewrite a word problem in to an algebraic equation.  They must identify the 3 gate crashers who snuck into the party using fake name tags.
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The Store Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem dealing with money. They have to find how much money was spent and how much was left. There is an answer key.
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The Spiraling Bug Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students analyze the journey of a bug as it moves along a coordinate plane at a 90 degree angle. There is an answer key with problem.
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The World Series Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this combination worksheet, students solve 2 short answer problems. Students determine the number of different combinations for a seven game World Series.
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The Palindromic Year Problem

For Students 9th
In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders solve word problems containing palindromic years and count how many plaindromic years there are between 1 AD and the next 100 years.
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The Elvis Password Problem

For Students 10th - 11th
In this statistics and probability worksheet, students determine how many eight-letter passwords can be made that contain the name ELVIS. The one page worksheet contains one problem. The solution is provided. 
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Word Problems

For Students 10th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using algebra. They factor using the quadratic formula and complete the square. There are 4 problems with an answer key.
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Maggie's Earth Adventures-Don't Get Caught-Solve the Next Problem, Too!

For Students 6th - 8th
In this problem solving instructional activity, students are given a series of events that occur in the Chesapeake Bay related to the rockfish. Students provide a solution to saving endangered fish and they use information/data to...
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Harry Potter Problem

For Students 7th - 12th
In this middle/secondary mathematics worksheet, students solve a unit conversion riddle that is based on the monetary system of the wizards in Harry Potter.  The one page worksheet contains one problem.  Solution is...
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Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 7th - 8th
In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students solve and complete 14 different word problems that include determining distance and various measurements. First, they determine the order in which girls named finished a race. Then,...
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Conflicts and Win-Win Solutions

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine the healthy ways to dealing with conflicts. In this conflict management lesson, students examine what problems lead to conflicts, and how to turn a situation into a win-win. The students utilize a conflict checklist in...
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Applied Maxim Mininmum Problems

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students define the maximum and minimum of an equation. In this calculus lesson, students analyze point on a graph and determine when a graph is approaching a maximum or minimum. They take a Quiz after working some review problems.
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A Golden Crown?

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
For this assessment task, learners determine whether a crown with given information is composed of pure gold. The task expects algebraic and numerical solution methods, so unlike Archimedes, no bathtub is necessary.
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Algebra 1 Practice Final

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
What makes this resource special? The amazing answer key that comes with worked out solutions and notes for each problem. Practice problems include all topics ranging from linear systems to simplifying exponential expressions. The...
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Who is the Tallest?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
A simple question, with a not-so-simple answer. Working with whole and mixed number measurements in inches, feet, and yards presents a problem with many possible solutions. A great activity that challenges the minds of young...
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Paint Palette Mixing

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
New math? Sure. Squirt, mix, and match. They may make a mess, but kids are sure to enjoy squirting primary colors on their pallette, following the visual formula indicated, and presenting their solutions to these color problems.
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Fractional Exponents

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Wow! Here is a handout packed full of tips and worked-out solutions to supplement instruction on fractional exponents. The lesson introduces and thoroughly explains the Algebra II concept, and closes with a...

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