Lesson Plan
Missouri Department of Elementary

STAR Deputies, Unite!

For Teachers 2nd Standards
STAR deputies unite! Scholars gather in small groups to solve problems using the STAR method. Pupils read a card that describes a situation that requires problem-solving. They role-play the scenario in front of their peers.
Lesson Plan
Missouri Department of Elementary

Opportunity Knocks, But It Costs, Too!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice six steps to effective problem solving. Working with the school counselor, class members are presented with a scenario that requires them to make a decision. Individuals then write a reflection in which they...
Assessment
Charleston School District

Review Unit 5: Equations

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
It's time for them to show you what they've learned! The review provides a sampling of the different concepts learned throughout the eight-part series. Learners solve equations by combining like terms, applying the distributive property,...
Lesson Plan
Missouri Department of Elementary

If It’s to Be, It’s Up to Me

For Teachers 8th
Here's a clever switch on the tale of Pandora's Box. Rather than lifting the lid and having problems escape, class members write a problem on a strip of paper and place it in Pandora's Problem Box. A student  then pulls a problem...
Interactive
Curated OER

We Can Solve This Problem

For Students 5th
In this problem solving strategy worksheet, 5th graders answer ten multiple choice questions about the steps of solving a word problem. This is an interactive worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Model and Solve Algebraic Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Examine multiple ways to solve algebraic equations. Pupils will generate a problem solving strategy that addresses the prompt given by the teacher. They will then share their problem solving strategy with the class. Graphic organizers,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Math 2

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young readers view the video "Problem-Soving: Math Episode 2." They discuss the strategies featured in the video. They brainstorm some school-based problems such as, trash on the playground, noise in the hallways, limited handicapped...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Write and Solve Equations

For Students 6th - 7th
Here is a problem solving worksheet in which learners read six story problems. They write an equation and then solve the problem. Basic addition and subtraction will be used.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Two Word Problems

For Students 1st - 2nd
The class solves two basic word problems that requires addition or subtraction. They are encouraged to draw a picture that illustrates each problem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

MATH: PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students approach, understand, and solve mathematical problems. Explore these links and find strategies, techniques, and methods for problem solving. These web sites contain a number of problem solving strategies, word problems,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Steps and Strategies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of problem solving strategies. In this problem solving strategies lesson, students discuss methods for solving problems such as re-reading a problem, stating the facts, drawing a picture and so on. Students...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this problem solving strategy worksheet, students write a series of equations using a scenario given at the top of the page. A reference web site is given for additional activities. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reliable Problem Solving Techniques

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students practice the Request-Response-Result problem solving technique. They explore how and when it should be used.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Work Backward: Homework

For Students 5th - 6th
In this working backwards worksheet, students review the understand, plan, solve, and look back problem solving strategy to help them work backwards and solve the word problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Apple Logic and Problem Solving

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars examine apple production in the United States. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students use problem solving strategies introduced to solve math problems associated with apple production in the United States. Student...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving Strategy: Logical Reasoning

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving strategy activity, students solve 6 math word problems that require them to use logical reasoning skills.
Organizer
Curated OER

Working Backwards as a Problem-Solving Strategy

For Students 3rd
In this problem solving strategy activity, 3rd graders roll a dice three times and record the number in the hundreds, tens and ones place on the chart, then solve an addition and subtraction problem with that number.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Too Much, Too Little Information

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this too much/too little problem solving worksheet, students complete a set of 5 problems, using a table of information to determine whether too much or too little information is given before solving.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Too Much or Too Little Information

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving strategy learning exercise, students use a given table to solve 3 word problems. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Strategies for Problem-Solving: Finding Patterns

For Students 4th
In this strategies for problem-solving:  finding patterns worksheet, 4th graders use a given pattern to answer 3 questions, then determine another pattern to answer 3 more.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this logical reasoning worksheet, students utilize the problem-solving strategy of logical reasoning to answer 2 short answer mathematical questions.
Interactive
Curated OER

Problem Solving Strategies Post Test

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving strategies activity, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to see correct answers.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
Here is a very nice resource that presents 12 math word problems suitable for third and fourth graders. All four of the basic operations are used in these one-step problems. An answer key is provided on page two. This would make a very...
Worksheet
DK Publishing

Real-Life Word Problems, Part 6

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Bring math alive with these five word problems. Using multiplication and division in a space for writing equations, fourth graders solve the word problems and practice writing out the answers in a separate area. Helpful as either a...

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