Illustrative Mathematics
Building toward fluency
Here is a great learning task that focuses on the development of areas in computational fluency including strategies in mental math. Young learners are guided through a list of addition expressions that help them visually understand the...
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Problem Solving Model
Use a vocabulary chart to introduce math functions. The class defines a list of mathematical vocabulary terms on a worksheet, as well as completes equations and expressions. They examine word problems and practice transcribing them into...
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Problems!!!
In this word problems worksheet, students read word problems about one person telling the truth and one telling a lie and they figure out which is which. Students complete 4 problems.
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Seussical Fish
Wondering what Dr. Seuss and his colorful fish have to offer your young mathematicians? Find out with this simple yet affective word problem activity that challenges children to determine how many different combinations of toy fish can...
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The 100 Meter Race Problem
In this meter activity problem, students read a word problem and interpret a graph. They use the derived information to determine time and distance. This one-page activity contains 1 multi-step problem. Answers are provided at the...
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Problem Solving Strategy: Work Backward: Problem Solving
In this working backwards instructional activity, students read the word problem and then complete the understand, plan, solve, and look back steps to solve the problem. Students work backwards to solve the problem.
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A Sandwich Solution
In this solving a subtraction word problem activity, students read the problem, draw a picture, write an equation, and create a similar story problem. Students answer four questions.
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Problem -Solving Decision: Explain Your Answer Practice 5.8
In this explaining solutions worksheet, students read and solve 3 story problems that involve addition and subtraction. Students must explain their answers.
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Fraction Two-Step Word Problems - Mixed Numbers
In this fraction activity, 4th graders solve for fractions reading word problems. Students read and solve for 6 problems using the given information provided in each.
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Fractions of an Amount
After viewing a video on fractional amounts, young mathematicians put their new knowledge to the test. Throughout the assessment, class members find the fractional amount for prices, times, and populations. There are a few percent and...
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Using Diagrams in Problem Solutions
Students use tables, graphs and diagrams to collect data. In this problem solving with diagrams lesson plan, students construct their own tables and graphs containing information they gather from a drawing. They also make a Venn Diagram...
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Problem Solving: Steps and Strategies
Students explore the concept of problem solving strategies. In this problem solving strategies lesson, students discuss methods for solving problems such as re-reading a problem, stating the facts, drawing a picture and so on. Students...
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Valentine's Day Themed Math Word Problems
In this Valentine's math problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use the work space provided to find the solutions. There are 2 problems on this worksheet and they have a Valentine's Day theme.
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Drawing Word Problems
In this steps to solving word problems worksheet, students read and follow directions to reread the problem, underline clues about operation to use, draw a picture, and write the solution. Students solve 4 problems.
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Measure Exactly 8 Liters of Water
In 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.
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Math Puzzles: Connected Loops
In this math puzzles: connected loops worksheet, 6th graders read an explanation of the puzzle, then solve by figuring out how to connect the loops, answer is available online.
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Long Division with Whole Numbers
Learning long division can be an difficult journey for young mathematicians, but this simple skills practice learning exercise will help them on their way to fluency.
5280 Math
Go with the Flow
Round and round they go ... where they stop, only scholars will know. By writing systems of equations, classes determine the number of cars a roundabout can handle given specific constraints. Systems use up to six variables and become...
Illustrative Mathematics
Shrinking
Is Aunt Nancy shrinking? Find out by calculating with the average height women lose each year. The activity practices multiplying and dividing with decimals and rounding the final answer.
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Math Doodles
Discover the joy and excitement of improving your math fluency through four different puzzles. Combine those with 25 different ways to represent numbers and you have hours of enjoyment that can be fun outside of the classroom as well.
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Fractions: Adding and Subtracting
Young mathematicians piece together the puzzle of fractions. Starting with the addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, this series of example problems and skills practice exercises transitions students to working...
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Word Problems: Mixture Problems
In this word problem worksheet, students read mixture problems and write equations to solve the problems. This two-page worksheet contains six problems, with answers.
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Problem Solving Strategy for Multi-step Math Problems
Third graders analyze mathematical word problems and interpret the words into mathematical equations. Individuals demonstrate their knowledge of the order of operations both verbally and through written expression.
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Recursive Challenge Problem—The Double and Add 5 Game
As a continuation of a previous lesson, this activity builds on the concept of calculating the terms of a sequence. Pupils are challenged to determine the smallest starting term to reach a set number by a set number of rounds. Notation...