Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Problem Solving Database
Need some challenging problem-solving work for your students in the following areas: Discrete, Geometry, Numbers, and Code Breaking? This is the place for an enormous database of problems aimed at high school age students. They are...
Math Playground
Math Playground: Thinking Blocks
This lesson teaches students how to use colored blocks to model word problems. There are several sets of problems each for addition / subtraction, multiplication / division, and ratio word problems.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Linear Systems by Graphing
Twenty problems present a variety of practice solving linear systems by graphing. 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 Solution" button...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Multiple Ways to Solve a Problem
This Marilyn Burns lesson plan employs children's literature to teach the topics of combinations, perimeter, and area using a problem solving approach. Primary and intermediate levels have an activity appropriate to each.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Comparison of Problem Solving Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the strategies of making a table and looking for a pattern to solve problems.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Math Word Problems Teaching Theme
Math Word Problems Theme provides an excellent collection of free sample worksheets, teacher resources, lesson plans and interactive media.
Other
Plane Math: Activities: Flight Path
Students work in groups to find the shortest path between two cities. The activity explores problem solving, number relationships, estimation, and measurement. The resource consists of a lesson plan, group activity instructions, lesson...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Problem Solving Plan, Mental Math
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve word problems using the mental math.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Problem Solving Plan, Choose an Operation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve problems by choosing an appropriate operation.
Other
Nearpod: Problem Solving: Rational Numbers
In this lesson on rational numbers, 7th graders will learn how to solve real-life problems involving rational numbers.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Problem Solving With Movement [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, student groups are assigned word problems that require order of operations to be solved. They solve their problems using math and then choreograph an answer to their problems that incorporates the order of...
Other
Rhl School: Math Problem Solving
Utilize this site for lesson plans and worksheets to help your students with math problem-solving.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Beginning Logo Programming
A helpful compilation of lessons sequenced to help you get started learning the Logo programming language. Logo is used for writing procedures and superprocedures. It sharpens your problem-solving, sequencing, and geometry skills.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Get the Math
On this site, students can explore real-world applications of algebra concepts in music, fashion, and video games. It provides comprehensive lesson plans, video clips, and interactive challenges for students.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Lcm Problem Solving
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will find the Least Common Multiple to solve real life problems. This lesson compliments Grade 5 Harcourt Math, Lesson 15.2.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: A Collection of Secondary Math Units
Teachers of grades 9-12 can explore these seven math units for their classes. Data collection and analysis, problem solving with spreadsheets, and linear transformation are just a few of the topics covered here.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Trigonometric Equations
This math lesson presents methods of solving trigonometric equations when the answer does not seem obvious. The lesson begins by giving an example then has a few practice problems for viewers to solve with solutions as links.
PBS
Pbs Mathline Lesson Plan: Sidewalk Capers [Pdf]
The objective of this lesson is for students to, "explore spatial relationships by determining the area of various shapes and creating tessellation patterns." Using a variety of hands-on activities, students apply concepts of geometry,...
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: Math Lesson Working With Ratios
Did you know that chefs must know how to use ratios in order to prepare meals? Learn the value of understanding how to write ratios, ratio proportionality, and ratios in lowest terms in this interactive lesson. Based on real world...
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Kids' Place Mathematics
Educational publisher Houghton Mifflin provides a colorful, engaging site that offers test-prep practice, test-taking strategies, and brain teasers on a variety of math concepts for grades 1-6. Just "Choose an activity and pick a grade,"...
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Kids' Place Mathematics
Educational publisher Houghton Mifflin provides a colorful, engaging site that offers test-prep practice, test-taking strategies, and brain teasers on a variety of math concepts for grades 1-6. Just "Choose an activity and pick a grade,"...
Math Playground
Math Playground: Word Problem Videos
This lesson includes several sets of word problems for student practice. Each problem has a video that demonstrates how to reach the solution.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Problem Solving With Movement [Pdf]
In this lesson, student groups are assigned word problems. They are tasked with solving their problems using dance and then choreographing answers to their problems. These are performed for the class and the associations made by the...
Quia
Intermediate Test Prep: Math 6: Solving Two Step Equations
Learn how to solve and explain two-step equations using whole numbers and inverse operations. Complete the lessons and practice activity and then play the interactive games to test your skills.