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Let Algebra Tiles Solve Equations for You

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars practice solving algebra equations utilizing model tiles.  For this algebra lesson, students observe a clip from the movie Homeward Bound and break the action down into an algebraic equation.  Young scholars...
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Selecting the Best Material to Use While Solving Technological Problems

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine natural resources and discuss their pros and cons.  In this sustainable environment lesson, students describe reasons to use specific resources when faced with different problems, specifically why wood is a great...
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Example and Steps to Solving Linear Systems Using Substitution

For Students 8th - 11th
In this linear equation activity, students solve five systems of linear equations using the substitution method.  Three examples with steps to solve are provided.
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Problem Solving Lesson Plan 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars study a number of work and family management roles and techniques.
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Hands Up

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students participate in an actiivity that focuses on problem-solving and how things become more challenging, solutions need to be adapted. Students find a partner who is approximately their same size, preferably creating pairs of adult...
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Minority Teenage Fathers: Rights and Responsibilities

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students examine current laws and use problem solving activities designed to develop in students the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate situations they may/ be confronted with as potential teen-aged fathers.
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Solve Five Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula

For Students 8th - 11th
In this solving quadratic equations worksheet, students solve five quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula.  Students also review using the discriminant, solving by factoring, and solving by completing the square. ...
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Solving Equations By Systematic Trial

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Studentss solve equations using guess and check. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve linear equation using the systematic trial. They isolate and identify the missing variable using non tranditonal methods.
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Estimating Solutions to Word Problems

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore number sense by completing word problems in class. In this estimation lesson, 4th graders define terms such as sum, difference, estimate and best. Students complete estimating worksheets based on the concept of...
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My Test Book: Time Problems

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding time. Students may view the correct answers.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this word problem worksheet, learners solve 7 addition, 7 subtraction and 6 mixed word problems. Links to addition resources are given and examples are completed for students.
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Solving Equations

For Students 6th - 7th
In this solving equations worksheet, students complete a total of 60 problems, 30 per page. Answers are given on page 3; a reference web site is given for additional activities. 
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The Birchbark House Math Activity

For Students 5th - 6th
For this The Birchbark House math activity worksheet, students, after reading the story, complete 10 story problems based on the events in the story;  this page has links to helpful websites.
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Calculator Activity: Count Back

For Students 1st - 2nd
n this using a calculator practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 5 problems that require them to subtract.
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The Urn Problem

For Students 10th - 12th
In this probability instructional activity, students determine a method of placing red and white marbles in two urns in order to maximize the probability that you draw a white marble.  The one page instructional activity contains...
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The Birthday Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this probability worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about birthdays.  Students determine the number of people needed for a 50% chance of two people sharing the same birthday.
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Perimeter Word Problems

For Students 5th - 6th
In this perimeter instructional activity, students complete a set of 10 word problems, establishing necessary information and calculating perimeter. A reference web site is given for additional activities. 
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Perimeter Word Problems

For Students 5th - 6th
In this perimeter instructional activity, students complete a set of 10 word problems, writing given information, determining that they are looking for and calculating. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Perimeter Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
In this perimeter worksheet, students complete a set of 10 short word problems that define certain measurements and ask for perimeter. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Making Multiplication Number Stories

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this multiplication instructional activity, students solve 2 simple problems and make up a short story about each. A website reference for additional activities is given.
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Problems Involving AND & OR

For Students 8th - 9th
In this probability worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include the word and or or. First, they determine the probability that the value of a roll will be a multiple of 5 or 11. Then, students determine the probability...
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Solving a Legend- Exponents, Recursive and Explicit Equations.

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders play a game to solve problems. In this exponents and scientific notations lesson, 8th graders play a game in small groups to move colored disks from location A to location C. Students identify recursive patterns to solve...
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Math in Your Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Examine how math fits into everyday lives by writing mathematical word problems and answering them. Middle schoolers will also practice their test taking skills utilizing different kinds of tests.
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Kinetics Practice 2-Key

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this kinetics worksheet, students solve seven problems related to chemical reactions and their rates. Students identify rate laws for mechanisms, they draw reaction diagrams, and they determine rate constants.