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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
NZMaths, a New Zealand teacher resource, provides lesson plans for students in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Linear Systems by Substitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty-seven problems present a variety of practice solving linear systems by substitution. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Introduction to Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A guide to solving problems involving numbers, rectangles, and angles. You'll learn how to employ Polya's four steps: understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, and look back.
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Math Cats

Math Cats: Math Cats Balance

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this interactive activity to learn about weights, balance and basic mathematics. With problem solving and math skills solve the questions about how many objects will balance out on the interactive scales.
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US Department of Education

Helping Your Child Learn Math: Math for the Fun of It

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This compilation of math activities engages parents and children in the use of math whenever they are at home. Packed with concise, high interest activities, related illustrations, detailed "parent pointers," and easy to following...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Systems of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial will show you a four-step process for solving problems involving systems of linear equations. View several examples of Polya's process of problem solving and hone your own skills with practice exercises.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Suzanne Alejandre: Pirate Diamond Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
An interesting small-group activity that will engage middle schoolers in problem solving, reasoning, and communicating their mathematical thoughts with eachother. The materials needed for the project and the steps the teacher should...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Formulas and Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to solve a formula for a variable and how to solve word problems involving formulas.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Introduction to Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
Through this tutorial, you'll learn how to use Polya's process to solve word problems, which involves four steps: understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, and look back. Contains several examples of simple word problems...
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Other

Edte.ch: Maths Maps

For Students 1st - 8th
Maths Maps is a collaborative project where participants use Google maps to choose a location within one of the cities highlighted, then create a Math problem about the site. The problems are marked on the map with various colors...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Solving Subtraction Number Stories Writing the Answer Lesson Plan

For Teachers K Standards
Students will be able to solve subtraction word problems using objects and write a numeral for the solution.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Within 100 Word Problems 3

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Practice solving word problems with addition and subtraction. These questions are start unknown problems including add to and take from problems. Numbers used are 100 or less. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Telling Time Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
In this exercise, students practice telling time word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get step-by-step elapsed time hints and try questions repeatedly. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.A.1 Tell and write...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Multiply by Tens Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Solve word problems with multiples of ten. Decompose multiples of ten to multiply. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Number Slice Special Test

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
A succinct test on number concepts including problem solving, basic operations, and computation. Assessment is scored online and student score is compared with other student test scores. Great for use as a quick assessment.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Percent and Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to convert percents into decimals (and vice versa) and to solve various problems involving percents. Offers a variety of sample problems with step-by-step solutions and practice exercises for you to...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life

For Students K - 1st
Read about what math has to do with cooking, chances of winning a game, even decorating your home. Teachers may want to peruse this site for ideas about real world applications in their lesson planning.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A detailed tutorial that will guide you through various methods for solving quadratic equations: factoring, square root, completing the square, and quadratic formula. Follow step-by-step examples, view video problem-solving...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Multi Step Estimation Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Use estimation to solve multi-step word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Counter Roundup

For Students K - 1st
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills playing this interactive game, Counter Roundup. The rules are simple but the game requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. There is a "Get Printable Page," link at the top...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial explains exponential functions and provides links pertaining to topics on them. You will learn to use the exponent keys on your calculator, to graph exponential functions, and to solve compound interest problems.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Age Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Dr. Math walks you through the necessary steps to solve age problems. Additional examples are included.
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Beacon Learning Center

Beacon Learning Center: Cameron's Trip

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students solve multiplication and division real-world problems in this interactive web lesson.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Equations With Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains solving equations with fractions by finding the least common multiple of the denominators and clearing the fractions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...

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