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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 2
NZMaths is a New Zealand teacher resource that provides lesson plans for learners in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Keep Going! Building a Culture of Perseverance in Math
This learning module includes several lessons that will help coach secondary students to have perseverance in math class. This module addresses the Problem Solving and Perseverance standard from the Common Core Standards for Mathematical...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Authentic Writing and Math Problem Solving Using Shopping Lists
We're going shopping in this integrated lesson. Young scholars must make a budget, create a shopping list, and act out grocery shopping utilizing their problem solving and writing skills. A comprehensive lesson with printable worksheets,...
NWT Literacy Council
Nwt Literacy Council: What's the Problem? [Pdf]
Adult learners are a challenging group to reach when teaching basic mathematical skills. This guide presents ideas and worksheets for teaching them how to solve word problems.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Reading Comprehension Through Math Problem Solving
Contains plans for two lessons designed to help primary students' reading comprehension with mathematical story problems. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Daisies in Vases
Students will solve a word problem with various outcomes by creating a meaningful representation of the problem by using objects, pictures, or equations. An explanation is provided.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Applications and Use of the Inverse Functions
Learners explore applications of inverse functions. Topics investigated are angle of elevation, range, and right circular cones. The activity includes examples on uses of inverse functions in real situations with detailed solutions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiplying Fractions by Fractions: Word Problems
In this exercise, students practice multiplying fractions by fractions word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Criteria for Success: Story Problem
Students learn the basics of "Modeling with Mathematics" (CCSS.MP.4) as they practice putting their thinking on paper in this beginning of year lesson. This lesson includes a video tutorial, differentiated worksheets based on skill...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Solving Subtraction Number Stories in Space
Students will be able to solve subtraction word problems using objects.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Skill in Algebra: Algebraic Fractions
Explains how to find a common denominator between two rational expressions and how to reduce a fraction that involves factoring. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Removing Grouping Symbols
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains removing grouping symbols like parentheses, braces, and brackets. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Making Thinking Visible With Math Journals
Contains plans for three lessons that ask students to write Math Journals of their thinking processes while solving problems. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Estimation Station
During this instructional activity, students will learn the difference between estimation and guessing. Knowing how to estimate is an essential skill that will help students determine approximate totals as well as check the...
PBS
Pbs: Black Kingdoms of the Nile
A geometry lesson that examines the history and structure of ancient pyramids and engages students in constructing pyramid models. A comprehensive lesson that considers students with diverse learning styles. Math concepts introduced...
PBS
Pbs: Standard Measures and Conversions Within a System: Solve the Measurement Problem!
In this Cyberchase media gallery, the Cybersquad must try to follow a recipe exactly to create a mixture that will help cure their friend Slider. At first, the squad must find a way to ensure standard measures of the ingredients. When...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions: Word Problems 2
Practice solving word problems by adding and subtracting fractions. The fractions used in these problems have like (common) denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
Fundación Cientec
Cientec: Juegos Cooperativos
A small collection of 20 or so math brain teasers and word problems, in Spanish. Challenging for younger students -- they use math skills up to multiplication.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Math Equation Solver
Solve math problems using order of operations like PEMDAS, BEDMAS and BODMAS. This calculator solves math equations that add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative numbers and exponential numbers. You can also include...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Extensions, Bisections, Dissections in Rectangle
In this task, students must draw a diagram from a verbal description and use their understanding of similar triangles to find the area of a quadrilateral. Aligns with G-SRT.B.5.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Using Models to Add and Subtract
Common Core standards encourage the use of models to build understanding in math. This instructional activity shows sometimes reluctant 2nd graders that models are helpful tools in solving mathematical problems.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Practice Tables
This resource covers multiplication facts where students pick the fact family they are working on and solve the multiplication problems in order from 1-10. Students are given instant feedback when completing problems.
PBS
Pbs: One Variable Equations: How Much Did He Read?
Visualize a word problem in multiple ways to develop your problem solving skills. This video focuses on converting a problem with fractions into a one-variable equation and alternately modeling it using unit blocks.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg Ice Cream Cone
You have been hired by the owner of a local ice cream parlor to assist in his company's new venture. The company will soon sell its ice cream cones in the freezer section of local grocery stores. The manufacturing process requires that...