Use inverse trigonometric functions to work with ramps, rabbits, and Talladega. The class models real-world situations with trigonometric functions and solves them using inverses in the 15th installment of a 16-part series. Pupils solve...

Calculate the areas of scale drawings until a more efficient method emerges. Pupils find the relationship between the scale factor of a scale drawing and the scale of the areas. They determine the scale of the areas is the square of the...

Follow six steps to implement this series of metric worksheets. Here, mathematicians exhibit their knowledge of problem solving, while converting units of measurement and label their answers with the applicable unit name.

How well can your third graders interpret data from a chart? Use this straightforward worksheet to reinforce problem-solving skills. After reading a school schedule, pupils answer ten questions about the information in the chart. A great...

If you are looking for a visual warm-up on the commutative property, this might be the one. There is just one problem here, and you will need to guide learners through it since the objective isn't clear. They practice the commutative...

Working with decimals or money math? Give your class some practice with subtraction and place value. After solving 18 subtraction problems with decimals and money units, fourth graders work on two word problems. A great homework...

Buying enough candy for trick-or-treaters without spending a lot of money can be the ultimate Halloween trick. Middle schoolers solve two holiday-themed word problems to determine which brand of candy is the better deal, based on cost...

Word problems, telling time, and reading charts all come together on this page. After reviewing a table of different travel times for a bus, a tram, a taxi, and a trolley, third graders solve word problems about arrival times and stop...

Connect division with multiplication through the use of models. Groups solve problems involving the division of a whole number by a fraction using models. The groups share their methods along with the corresponding division and...

Ali has more marbles than Maria in some of these word problems, while in others Maria has more marbles than Ali. First graders are tasked to read each word problem and solve how many marbles each girl has.

The number of basic algebraic properties can become overwhelming for learners. A lesson explains and gives examples for all the basic algebraic properties. The resource is perfect to use as a way for pupils to organize and...

Work on multiplication and division with your fifth graders. They practice multiplying and dividing by 10s and 100s in four sections of problems, all written in varying formats. A great way to reinforce your math lesson!

Each form of a linear equation has its purpose — pupils just have to find it. Building on the previous lesson in the series, learners examine point-slope and standard form. Using point-slope form, pupils write the equation of a...

When practicing problem-solving skills students have to hone their critical thinking. In this learning exercise on problem solving, 5th graders have to determine which operation and what strategy to use when answering the word problem....

In this problem solving worksheet, 5th graders focus on using a simpler problem to solve 6 word problems. They work with decimals, fractions, times, and money.

In this problem solving learning exercise, 4th graders solve each of 6 word problems by working backwards. They use the strategy while working with money and decimals.

In this adding and subtracting equations practice instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

For this finding the average word problem worksheet, students problem solve and explain why the average is reasonable or not reasonable. Students solve six problems.

In this finding reasonable answers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

In this ordering fractions and decimals practice activity, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

In this problem solving worksheet, 6th graders solve 6 word problems in which they compare fractions and mixed numbers. They write the answers as improper fractions, determine which of the fractions is the greatest, who ran the fastest,...

In this rational numbers and their properties instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

For this problem solving worksheet, 7th graders focus on slope. Students solve 6 problems using the given coordinates for each.

In this Olympic medals problem solving worksheet, students use data from an Internet link to help them solve 10 math word problems.