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Word Problems of Equal Share and Equal Groups

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Explore this engaging approach to division problem solving with young scholars. They construct story problems after drawing 3 cards that give them a type of object, how many they have of that object, and the number of groups the object...
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Problem Solution Writing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students, after brainstorming possible problem solving activities, choose from one of the many and write what the problem is and a solution to solve it.
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Finding Problems In A Story

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students categorize information into a problem/solving chart and examine the value of using a diary. In this problem solving and diary instructional activity, students read portions of Dear Mr. Henshaw, while they investigate the...
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Growing Caterpillars

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Explore multiplication through caterpillar study. Learners will view a caterpillar video clip and work with a group to determine how much they would weigh if they grew to be 3,000 times their size as does the caterpillar. They will...
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Solve This

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students with learning disabilities practice their problem-solving skills. They discover the consequences of their actions and they chart their decisions. They use the internet to see how different situations play out based on different...
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Building a Paper Bridge: an Introduction To Problem Solving

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore problem solving strategies to build a paper bridge with a partner. As a class they discuss a variety of techniques to solve a simple problem, then in pairs construct the longest non-supported single span bridge...
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Gathering Data to Problem Solve

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners, while using reading and writing strategies (subheads, prediction, skim, details, drawing inferences, etc,), solve math problems that involve gathering and representing data (addition, subtraction, multiplication). They practice...
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Evaluate Problem-Solving in the Context of Culture and Time-frame

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine literary elements in non-fiction literature. In this problem solving lesson, students read Rosa Parks, My Story and Beyond the Limits. Students make oral presentations based on the causes and effects, conflicts, and...
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Lively Math

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Scholars realize the importance of reading and correct interpretation when engaging in mathematical problem solving. This begins with the understanding of vocabulary and the translation from numeric to algebraic and algebraic to numeric.
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Problem-Solving Processes and Figurative Language

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Nonfiction texts about people on the move provide young readers with an opportunity to examine not only the problem-solving strategies employed by immigrants, but to also find examples of figurative language these writers use to tell...
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Problem Solving Model

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Use a vocabulary chart to introduce math functions. The class defines a list of mathematical vocabulary terms on a worksheet, as well as completes equations and expressions. They examine word problems and practice transcribing them into...
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Addition Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Are you looking for some good addition word problems in worksheet form? Then this resource could be for you! In it, learners are given eight rather simple word problems that all require addition to solve. This is an excellent assessment,...
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Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Got You Down? "Tri" This!

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Have your class design their own mathematical study aids. Learners collaborate in groups on the design of tri-fold presentation describing the relationships between mathematical computations. Then, they write a business letter to the...
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Problem Solving Spiral and Intro to Research

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars work in teams to choose a design and use this to learn about the problem solving spiral. In this problem solving lesson plan, students state the steps of the spiral and discuss how it relates to their experiences.
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Identify and Evaluate Problem-Solving Processes and Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify a problem, the process by which it is solved, and the solution in a piece of literature.  In this problem solving lesson, students read a nonfiction passage and use a think-pair-share strategy to identify the...
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Problem Solving

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a worksheet identifying unnecessary information regarding 8 different math problems. In this problem solving lesson, 4th graders discuss the meaning of colors on a spotlight in order to develop the skill of how to...
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Comprehension of Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this word problem solving lesson, 3rd graders read a book titled Counting on Frank by Rod Clement and utilize the information in the story to answer study...
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EngageNY

TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 8

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Lights, camera, action! Math educators consider how to improve their instruction by examining a model of the five-practice problem-solving model involving a movie theater. Participants examine cognitive demand in relation to problem...
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Lesson: Sensing a Different Way

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Problem solving and creative thinking are top priority in an interesting lesson. Learners explore how they can think creatively to use four common objects in three different ways, they discuss senses and using senses differently to...
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Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read Ronald Morgan Goes To Bat and answer comprehension questions.  For this problem solving lesson, 2nd graders recognize that Ronald has a problem and find a solution. Students predict the outcome of the story.
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Baylor College

Living Things and Their Needs: The Math Link

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Enrich your study of living things with these cross-curricular math activities. Following along with the story Tillena Lou's Day in the Sun, learners will practice addition and subtraction, learn how to measure volume and length,...
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Citrus Fruit Counting and Problem Solving

For Teachers K - 2nd
In these two counting citrus fruits worksheets, students add and subtract by coloring the fruits and solving the problems and problem solving consumer math word problems.  Students solve 12 problems. 
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Perkins School for the Blind

What Would You Do If...?

For Teachers 1st - 12th
What would you do if...? That's a great question, and, when posed to learners with visual impairments, a question that can foster concept development and speaking and problem-solving skills that relate to real-life situations. The...
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EngageNY

Paraphrasing Quotes and Analyzing Visual Elements, Part 4: Investigating the Scientific Method with Max Axiom Super Scientist

For Teachers 5th Standards
Problem solved! Readers continue their work on determining gist and paraphrasing problem-solving steps by reading section four of Investigating the Scientific Method with Max Axiom Super Scientist. Learners complete a graphic organizer...

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