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Solving Equations Using Models
Explore mathematics by analyzing images. As they view pictures on the SMART Board, individuals must write corresponding algebraic equations. They utilize models to visualize the math expressions.
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Jon and Charlie's Run
Let's use math to solve an argument. Jon and Charlie are debating about who can run farther, but who is right? That's what your class will figure out as they apply their understanding of fractions to this real-life situation. A simple,...
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Real World Math Book
Fourth graders create their own story problem from an idea list and solve it. They draw a picture to help in solving their problem. Students build a diorama to illustrate their story problem. They work in class to solve story problems...
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Bases
In this problem solving worksheet, students calculate the base to 8 specific numbers. Students solve 3 base addition problems and draw a picture to illustrate each one.
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Problem-Solving Math 1
Students discuss the different ways we use numbers in everyday life. They walk around the classroom for 5 to 10 minutes, students are asked to point out examples of numbers they find in the room. Students are asked to image a world...
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Word Problems
For this math problem solving worksheet, students examine 6 word problems that require them to write multiplication sentences and draw pictures to solve each.
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
In this thousands word problems worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 6 different word problems that include the thousands place. First, they read each story and draw a picture to determine the solutions to each problem. Then,...
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Between-Figure and Within-Figure Ratios
Tie the unit together and see concepts click in your young mathematicians' minds. Scholars apply the properties of similar triangles to find heights of objects. They concentrate on the proportions built with known measures and solve to...
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Justifying Answers
Students demonstrate how to solve word problems. In this problem solving instructional activity, students use strategies such as drawing pictures, using counters, and making a table to justify how they solved the word problem.
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Show a Story Problem
In this writing equations activity, learners solve 4 problems where they are given an answer and they must draw a picture and write an equation to show the problem for each answer.
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Practice Dividing by 2, 5, or 10
In this pictograph problem solving activity, students analyze the data on a table and create a pictograph. Students read and solve 6 story problems about the pictograph.
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Fraction Puzzle Problems
Fifth graders design a fraction word problem PowerPoint presentation. In small groups they complete a storyboard graphic organizer for their word problem, evaluate another group's word problem, and create a PowerPoint presentation of...
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Draw a Picture: Problem Solving
In this math problem solving worksheet, students solve a math subtraction problem by going through the steps of understanding the problem, planning how to solve it, solving it and looking back at it.
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Draw a Picture
In this subtraction learning exercise, students solve one digit subtraction story problems. There are six story problems to solve.
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Multiplication: Bugs Can Multiply, So Can I!
Develop multiplication skills with your class. Youngsters will visualize multiplication as repeated addition. Then they will create a multiplication bug book and discover arrays as a strategy for multiplication problem solving....
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Draw a Picture
In this math scenario instructional activity, 4th graders draw a picture to illustrate 2 word problems and then answer 2 math related questions.
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Second Grade Math Problem Solving
In this second grade math problem solving worksheet, 2nd graders draw pictures to solve three addition and subtraction problems.
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Multi-Step Problems
In this word problems learning exercise, students recognize the steps to solving a word problem. Students look at one word problem, list the steps they will take and then solve the problem showing all of their work.
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Addition Word Problems to 20 Independent - Practice Worksheet
First-grade mathematicians are encouraged to draw pictures to help solve ten word problems. Each of the problems will require your young counters to employ counting on strategies. The resource can be used for independent practice or...
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Multiplication and Division Word Problems
Expose your scholars to practical uses of multiplication and division through these 10 word problems. Each has a designated space for learners to show their work, and they are encouraged to draw pictures to show their processing. Numbers...
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Spring Math Word Problems
Learners solve two word problems, one addition and one subtraction. They read each problem, determine what is being asked, then draw pictures to help them solve. This would work well as a warm up, concept review, or challenge for early...
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Division Word Problems
Show your mathematicians how division is used in the real world. These realistic scenarios offer 10 opportunities for beginners to practice their division skills, showing their work in the space provided. The problems are short and...
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Recognize Area Word Problems - Independent Practice Worksheet
If a rectangle has three columns and four rows, how many squares does it have inside? Learners draw 10 rectangles based on specified rows and columns, counting the number of resulting squares. Keep in mind you may want to explain that...
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The Grapes of Math
Students "think" through mathematical problem solving and provide solutions using a variety of strategies after listening to Greg Tang's book, The Grapes of Math.