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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Creative Problem Solving With Ezra Jack Keats

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Contains plans for eight 50-minute lessons that use Ezra Jack Keats books to teach predicting, comparing and contrasting, and problem solving. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to PDF...
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Other

Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
NZMaths, a New Zealand teacher resource, provides lesson plans for learners in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
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Other

Heart Mind Online: 5 Step Problem Solving for Young Children

For Teachers Pre-K - K
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.
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Other

Problem Solving Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Linear Systems by Substitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Introduction to Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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PBS

Pbs: In the Mix Lesson Plan on Peer Mediation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
PBS In The Mix offers a lesson plan on peer mediation, which is a formalized way of presenting problem solving.
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PBS

Pbs: In the Mix Lesson Plan on Peer Mediation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
PBS In The Mix offers a lesson plan on peer mediation, which is a formalized way of presenting problem solving.
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Problem Solving and Decision Making

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn strategies for solving everyday problems and making thoughtful, well-informed decisions.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Introduction to Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Formulas and Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to solve a formula for a variable and how to solve word problems involving formulas.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: "Brothers of the Knight" Problem Solving and More

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The lesson uses the story, "Brothers of the Knight," by Debbie Allen, to launch a writing lesson based on a creative solution to the problem presented in the story.
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Introduction to Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how to read and understand word problems so you can solve them.
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University of Texas at Austin

Alien Rescue Classroom Sample Lesson Plans [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Try a activity from the Alien Rescue Classroom or modify one of their lessons to meet your unit plan. By implementing the Alien Rescue approach, your students will have the opportunity to enhance their problem solving skills. Requires...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Solving Subtraction Number Stories Writing the Answer Lesson Plan

For Teachers K Standards
Students will be able to solve subtraction word problems using objects and write a numeral for the solution.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Within 100 Word Problems 3

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
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...
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Financial Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn these financial strategies to help reach your goals.
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Other

Primarily Speaking: Teaching Students to Write Word Problems

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Second-Grade teacher Aimee Salazar uses this lesson year-round to teach students number sense by creating their own word problems. included are monthly mini-books titled "What's the Problem" with monthly themed exercises to help students...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Telling Time Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
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...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Percent and Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to convert percents into decimals (and vice versa) and to solve various problems involving percents. Offers a variety of sample problems with step-by-step solutions and practice exercises for you to...
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Systems of Equations Solving by Graphing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Reference material and practice problems solving a system of equations by graphing.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Alma's Way: Think It Through

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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Math Cats

Math Cats: Math Cats Balance

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this interactive activity to learn about weights, balance and basic mathematics. With problem solving and math skills solve the questions about how many objects will balance out on the interactive scales.
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Other

Naeyc: The "Make a Plan" Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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...

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