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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 2
NZMaths is a New Zealand teacher resource that provides lesson plans for learners in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Algebraic Problem Solving Using Spreadsheets
A unit is presented on instructing students how to build and use spreadsheets for algebraic problem solving. Easy-to-follow steps are provided along with problems for students to practice.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Reading Comprehension Through Math Problem Solving
Contains plans for two lessons designed to help primary students' reading comprehension with mathematical story problems. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Exploring Patterns & Writing Word Problems
In this lesson, learners will listen to the book called The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang, but before reading, students will listen for the "different" way to solve the problem on each page. After reading, learners will focus on one page...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Making Thinking Visible With Math Journals
Contains plans for three lessons that ask students to write Math Journals of their thinking processes while solving problems. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as...
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Better Lesson: Math Treasure Hunt
Second graders have worked with models and strategies to solve a variety of math problems. Today they will need to use those strategies to complete the math tasks.
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Better Lesson: Multiply and Divide by 10
Counting by 10's is easy for students of this age. Knowing that base 10 can be used to help multiply and divide in the higher numbers by decomposing is critical. This lesson sets the base for future work.
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Better Lesson: Solving Subtraction Number Stories in Space
Students will be able to solve subtraction word problems using objects.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics
On this site, there are several math problems to explore and solve. Look through some solutions by famous mathematicians and expand your thinking about some interesting math concepts. Teachers of elementary grades may want to use this...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Praxis Core Math: Algebraic Word Problems Lesson
A review of simple word problems that just involve basic arithmetic operations and a single variable. Includes examples and practice questions.
PBS
Pbs: Black Kingdoms of the Nile
A geometry lesson that examines the history and structure of ancient pyramids and engages students in constructing pyramid models. A comprehensive lesson that considers students with diverse learning styles. Math concepts introduced...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: To Herb or Not to Herb
This unit allows students to research some common herbal supplements to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the herb. Students will compare the herbal supplements to pharmaceutical medicines to judge which is the better choice....
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Better Lesson: Walking the Number Line
The number line is a powerful math tool students can use to model their thinking when solving addition and subtraction problems. Use this lesson to help students use the number line to count forwards and backwards from 0 to 30.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Solving Problems With Percent
Discover how to solve problems with percent by taking a look at examples and a video lesson.
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Better Lesson: Writing and Solving Number Stories
We can apply math to almost every part of the day and make math have a purpose for students.
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Better Lesson: Math'n It Up!
Given a two-step word problem students will be ask to solve, and create their own math model of the given problem.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 1: Calculating With Percents
Provides examples and a video lesson that illustrates how to solve percent problems.
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Better Lesson: Using Models to Add and Subtract
Common Core standards encourage the use of models to build understanding in math. This instructional activity shows sometimes reluctant 2nd graders that models are helpful tools in solving mathematical problems.
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Better Lesson: Manipulation Central
Not everyone solves a problem in the same way. Reinforcing that different strategies can be used effectively is the goal of this lesson.
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Better Lesson: Using a Ratio Table
The ratio table is a tool that students can use to solve a variety of problems.
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Better Lesson: The Fishing Trip
What good fishing trip isn't without a good story or two? Today the students will solve comparison story problems involving different lengths of fish.
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Better Lesson: Where on the Line?
Do you know where a number would be? Can you use a number line as a tool to solve problems?
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Better Lesson: The Multiplication and Division Connection
Third graders can solve multiplication and division problems quickly by recognizing the relationship between the two operations.
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Better Lesson: Tubing Tens Cool Off With an Imaginary River Adventure
If you know how to count by tens, you can solve multiplication problems in which ten is a factor.