Even young children can be taught to solve their problems peacefully with this 5 step process. A lesson plan is included that allows students to practice this skill.

Problem solving skills are important in many situations whether they be in school, work or life. This article offers good ideas for developing your problem solving skills.

Twenty-seven problems present a variety of practice solving linear systems by substitution. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...

Eighteen problems present a variety of practice applying logarithmic and exponential functions to problem solving situations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the...

You'll learn how to use Polya's four-step process to solve problems involving simple geometry concepts, distance, mixtures, and interest. This tutorial offers several example problems as well as practice exercises for you to complete.

A guide to solving problems involving numbers, rectangles, and angles. You'll learn how to employ Polya's four steps: understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, and look back.

Through this tutorial, you'll learn how to use Polya's process to solve word problems, which involves four steps: understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, and look back. Contains several examples of simple word problems...

Practice solving word problems with addition and subtraction. These questions are start unknown problems including add to and take from problems. Numbers used are 100 or less. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity...

This is a resource for elementary word problems. It links to interactive and hands-on sites with videos and strategies.

Solve word problems with multiples of ten. Decompose multiples of ten to multiply. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

In this exercise, students practice telling time word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get step-by-step elapsed time hints and try questions repeatedly. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.A.1 Tell and write...

The Saskatoon Board of Education gives samples of math word problems for pairs or small groups of students. At each grade level three types of problems are provided: translation, process, and realistic.

Practice using your graphing calculator for solving linear systems. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.

Teach your students to reason with language and to use imagery to translate language into mathematical equations.

As Alma learns about families, friendships, and communities, she discovers that sometimes challenges and conflicts arise. In those moments, Alma stops and "thinks through" the situation. Then, she knows what to do! Support critical...

The "Make a Plan" plan is a strategy for helping a teacher and a child find the solution to a challenge together. When they make a plan together, they are on the same team, working together and committing to trusting each other. It works...

This tutorial will show you a four-step process for solving problems involving systems of linear equations. View several examples of Polya's process of problem solving and hone your own skills with practice exercises.

Given pictorial representations, the student will use geometric concepts and properties to solve problems from art and architecture.

Explains and models the steps to follow for solving six rational equations. Includes link to practice problems.

Dr. Math walks you through the necessary steps to solve age problems. Additional examples are included.

Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills playing this interactive game, Counter Roundup. The rules are simple but the game requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. There is a "Get Printable Page," link at the top...

Solve word problems that involve linear inequalities in two variables. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Use this lesson to get a clear explanation of how to translate word problems into mathematical equations. Included is a table for common phrases and their mathematical symbols. Use the examples as guides for working on your own problems....

Launching a rocket up into the air, throwing a textbook down off a rooftop, or tossing a baseball out to someone in center field are all examples of projectile motion and quadratic word problems. Situations like these are explored here,...