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Curated OER

Problem Solving Strategy: Use a Pattern

For Students 1st - 2nd
Pattern recognition is a skills that can help learners problem solve and build number sense. This simple instructional activity requires kids to compete 5 number patterns. 
Worksheet
Lake Washington Institute of Technology

How To Work Word Problems in Algebra

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Your algebra learners will pick up some solid algebra problem solving skills and a plan of approach for some typical types of word problems in this scripted worksheet that shows how to set up and organize each type of problem,...
Lesson Plan
Missouri Department of Elementary

The Problem Solving Game

For Teachers 5th
Creativity, communication, cooperation. Pupils assume the role of employees at a game factory working together to develop a new game. Using the principles of the STAR method (Stop, Think, Act, Review), they work in teams to create game...
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Overcoming Obstacles

Problem Solving on the Job

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The truth is there are consequences for actions. The third lesson in the "Problem Solving Module" asks class members to brainstorm a list of problems, select one and invent a system, process, or object that might solve the problem. They...
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Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Solving Multiplication and Division Equations

For Students 6th - 8th
Sharpen your problem solving skills with this story problem worksheet. There are six multiplication and division problems given. 
Lesson Plan
Missouri Department of Elementary

Be a Problem Solving Star

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Reach for the STARs! Using the resource, scholars review the STAR (Stop, Think, Act, Review) method and discuss how to use it to solve a math equation. Next, small groups collaborate to solve a common problem in the classroom using the...
Lesson Plan
Missouri Department of Elementary

Be a Problem Solving Star

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Encourage scholars to problem solve everyday frustrations using the STAR method. Using the acronym, learners remember to stop, think, act, and review. Participants begin with a math analogy in which they problem-solve to find the correct...
Organizer
Curriculum Corner

Winter Multiplication and Division Problem Solving Task Cards

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
A set of 18 winter-themed multiplication and division word problems is perfect for your math centers right before the holidays. Each problem is numbered and represented on a task card. Young mathematicians write their answers on a...
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Curated OER

Problem Solving: Break a Problem into Parts

For Students 5th - 6th
Learners work with the strategy of breaking a problem into parts in order to solve it. They write an expression with parentheses for each of the first three problems, and solve the problem, and use information from a table to answer the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving? Cereal

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars use problem-solving approaches to investigate mathematical content. They formulate problems from situations within and outside mathematics content. They warm up with a survey done by the teacher. Everyone uses practice...
Workbook
Curated OER

Word Problem Practice Workbook

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Need worksheets that challenge your middle schoolers to apply their understanding of math? Problem solved! From integers, fractions, and percents, to algebra, geometry, and probability, over 100 pages of word problem worksheets...
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Math Stars

Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 6

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Think, question, brainstorm, and make your way through a newsletter full of puzzles and word problems. The resource includes 10 different newsletters, all with interesting problems, to give class members an out-of-the box...
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Curated OER

Problem-Solving Decisions: Choose the Operation

For Students 5th - 6th
In this problem solving worksheet, students read a story problem about the temperature at different altitudes. Students fill out an organization chart to understand the problem, plan a strategy, and then solve it.
Organizer
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning

For Students 4th - 5th
For this problem-solving worksheet, students solve 1 mathematical word problem by figuring out the answers to 7 questions. Students record their answers on the lines provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Find a Pattern

For Students 4th - 6th
In this tessellations worksheet, students solve 2 word problems where they use the "make a pattern strategy" to form tessellations from geometric shapes. There is scaffolding for the problem solving strategy.
Handout
Chymist

Problem Solving by Dimensional Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Is your class in another dimension with regards to dimensional analysis? Give them some extra practice with a straightforward activity. Learners convert units by following concise step-wise examples, including setting up the...
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Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving: Writing Expressions

For Students 6th - 7th
For this writing expressions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nothing But Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Here is a fabulous lesson on problem solving in the mathematical world. In it, third and fourth graders get lots of great coaching on how to approach word problems, and how to best find a solution. They watch an episode of Reading...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Andy Works for Charity"

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Explore a real-word math problem with your class. Strengthen their problem-solving strategies by coming up with an answer to a money question. They work in groups to determine the answer. Also, they share with the class the various...
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DK Publishing

Real-life Word Problems, Part 5

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Bring these four word problems to your second grade class to reinforce addition, subtraction, and money math. The problems provide space to write out the proper equations, as well as separate areas to fill in the answers. Use these...
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Curated OER

Problem Solving 2-3

For Students 2nd - 5th
Using everyday, familiar scenarios, this problem solving worksheet has learners read math story problems and determine the operation necessary to solve each. Students determine the necessary information, and utilize either basic...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving Process: One-To-One Correspondence

For Teachers 1st
First graders observe and demonstrate a variety of problem solving strategies to solve problems involving one-to-one correspondence and whole numbers to 100. They discuss the steps of the problem solving process, and solve a word...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice problem solving strategies. In this problem solving lesson, 2nd graders use strategies such as guess and check, acting out, drawing pictures and looking for patterns to solve problems. Students work in groups to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning

For Students 4th - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students use logical reasoning to solve each of 4 problems. The word problems pertain to the position of people in line, theater seating and identification of who plays what instrument in a talent show.

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