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Curated OER

Rice Math Problems

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice solving math equations using rice as their subject. They translate situations involving rice into math equations in order to solve them properly. They also discover and practice using math vocabulary terms...
Interactive
Curated OER

Measure Exactly 8 Liters of Water

For Students 6th
In this measure exactly 8 liters of water worksheet, 6th graders read the problem and solve the question of measuring 8 liters with only a 6 liter and an 11 liter bucket.
PPT
Curated OER

Multiplication Grids Starter

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
How does grid or box multiplication work? Kids create a grid on their white boards then copy down the example problem in order to learn a new way to solve triple-digit multiplication. There are 5 practice problems with answers included.
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Virginia Department of Education

Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Practice solving linear equations by graphing. Scholars learn to solve multi-step linear equations in one variable by graphing both sides of the equation separately. They use graphing calculators to find the intersection of the graphs.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Watering Can

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students problem-solve a technique to pass pass a one gallon water container around a circle without using any hands or arms and making sure that everyone in the circle has touched the container. After several attempts, they reflect of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Developing Problem Solving Skills

For Students 4th - 5th
In this mathematical operations worksheet, students read the word problems and use their problem solving skills to determine which mathematical operation to use the solve the word problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving: Histograms

For Students 5th - 6th
For this using data, frequency table, and histogram to solve word problems worksheet, students solve problems about prices of toys and numbers of toys sold to solve consumer mathematics problems. Students solve six problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving: Use Money problem solving 20.9

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this solving consumer math word problems worksheet, students write answers showing the steps to understand, plan, solve, and check their answers. Students write four answers.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Use Equations for Comparison Problems

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing equations for comparison word problems activity, students use a as the variable in equations, compare numbers, and solve. Students solve six problems.
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Using the Coordinate Plane in Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice solving problems.  In this fraction and decimal lesson, 5th graders recognize the relationship between fraction and decimals.  Students estimate problem results and write expressions to use for problem...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 7th - 8th
In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students solve and complete 9 different word problems that include money and measurement. First, they list the sub-problems for each problem, solve the sub-problems and solve the problem....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve six word problems by adding or subtracting money amounts. This is a multiple choice worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Getting Ready to Become An Adult

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners participate in a problem solving activity and discuss how effective their solution was.  In this getting ready to become an adult instructional activity, students read Ta-ne-e-ka and use guiding questions to address the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 7th - 8th
In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students solve and complete 14 different word problems that include determining distance and various measurements. First, they determine the order in which girls named finished a race. Then,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 7th - 8th
In this problem solving strategies learning exercise, students solve and complete 5 different word problems that include logic and the process of elimination. First, they determine the number of questions asked to determine a selected...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving Skill: Reasonable Answers

For Students 5th - 6th
For this problem solving worksheet, students read a story problem on the cost of fabric and then answer 4 fill in the blank problems regarding the price of fabric and whether or not it is reasonable.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Room Full of Colors and Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore their new classroom with this hunting and matching game. In this early childhood problem solving lesson, students use observation and matching skills as they hunt for pre-cut shapes around the classroom.
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EngageNY

Part of a Whole as a Percent

For Teachers 7th Standards
Pupils use visual models, numeric methods, and equations to solve percent problems. To complete the second installment of 20, they find the part given the percent and the whole, find the percent given the part and the whole, and find the...
Unit Plan
University of Missouri

Money Math

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Young mathematicians put their skills to the test in the real world during this four-lesson consumer math unit. Whether they are learning how compound interest can make them millionaires, calculating the cost of remodeling...
Unit Plan
Buffalo State

Adding and Subtracting Positive and Negative Integers

For Teachers 7th
A well-rounded unit on positive and negative integers is a great addition to your middle school math class. Learners work through five activities, each focused on a different skill, before playing a Game of Life to practice the...
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Dog Pen Problem

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach your class about various approaches to solving the problem of maximizing the area of a rectangle space with a fixed perimeter in the context of a farmer's dog pen. Then, they complete a worksheet independently to summarize the...
Lesson Plan
Mathematics Assessment Project

Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th Standards
Linear equations are the focus of activities that ask learners to first complete a task that involves interpreting algebraic expressions and solving linear equations. They then take part in a card activity matching...
Lesson Plan
Education Development Center

Thinking Things Through Thoroughly

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Problem solving is a skill of its own. Learners use a variety of problems to encourage mental math and logic to get the correct answer. Guiding questions are provided along the way to encourage the right way of thinking to help tackle...
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Henrico County Public Schools

Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Looking to review solving systems of equations algebraically? An educational slideshow presentation explains the methods of elimination and substitution, works through example problems, and provides practice problems. 

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