Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Solving Word Questions
A tutorial that explains how to solve word problems. It points out key words that signal operations or what is being measured, and wording that is confusing and needs to be simplified. Presents lots of examples, both simple and complex,...
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Introduction to Word Problems
Learn how to read and understand word problems so you can solve them.
Other
Primarily Speaking: Teaching Students to Write Word Problems
Second-Grade teacher Aimee Salazar uses this lesson year-round to teach young scholars number sense by creating their own word problems. included are monthly mini-books titled "What's the Problem" with monthly themed exercises to help...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Elementary Level Problems 1999
Pre-service Faculty of Education students from the University of Regina created this collection of real-world math problems that address Saskatchewan elementary mathematics content. The problems are geared towards students in grades four...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions: Word Problems 1
Practice solving word problems by adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. Gaby ate 2 slices of pie and Daniel ate 2. If there were 10 slices of pie all together, what fraction did they eat? Students receive immediate...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multi Step Estimation Word Problems
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.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: The Recipe for a Great Word Problem
The big idea of this lesson is to have students write their own word problems to help them have a better understanding of mathematical operations, as they relate to real world scenarios.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: What Is the Action of the Problem?
First graders work towards CCSS.MP1: Make sense of and persevere through problems with this introductory lesson. Students learn to visualize what is happening in the problem.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Solving Subtraction Number Stories Writing the Answer Lesson Plan
Students will be able to solve subtraction word problems using objects and write a numeral for the solution.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Challenging Add and Subtract Word Problems (Within 100)
Practice solving more challenging addition and subtraction word problems with "more" and "fewer". Multi-step problems are also included. Numbers used are 100 or less. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Telling Time Word Problems
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...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Formulas and Problem Solving
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to solve a formula for a variable and how to solve word problems involving formulas.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Age Word Problems
Dr. Math walks you through the necessary steps to solve age problems. Additional examples are included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Linear Equations Word Problems: Tables
Solve word problems about real world relationships that are given in tables.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Linear Equations Word Problems
Solve word problems about real world relationships that are given in formulas. Functions are written using function notation.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Translating Word Problems: Key Words
Use this lesson to get a clear explanation of how to translate word problems into mathematical equations. Included is a table for common phrases and their mathematical symbols. Use the examples as guides for working on your own problems....
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: Year 5 Word Problems B
Learners use problem-solving and arithmetic skills to answer ten word problems. Students can check their answers when they are finished.
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: Year 6 Word Problems B
Learners use problem-solving and arithmetic skills to answer ten word problems. Students can check their answers when they are finished.
Math Aids
Math Aids: Word Problems Worksheets
Great resource to practice and strengthen math skills pertaining to word problems. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Ace: Writing Mathematics [Pdf]
In this graphic organizer, steps for solving word problems are included. Questions for students to ask themselves for what to do to "answer" [A], "computer" [C], "check" [C], and "explain" [E] are included. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solve Problems With Bar Graphs 2
Use bar graphs to solve addition and subtraction word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a tutorial video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Coordinate Plane Word Problems: Polygons
Solve all sorts of word problems with crazy contexts that use polygons on the coordinate plane. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Volume Word Problems: Fractions & Decimals
Practice solving volume word problems involving objects like fish tanks, truck beds, and refrigerators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Density Word Problems
Solve problems concerning real-world situations using your knowledge of volume, surface area, and density. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.