Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Solving Rational Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Scholars first learn to solve two-step equations with fractional coefficients and constants by traditional methods and by clearing the denominator. They continue by learning another approach to solve two-step equations that have decimal...
Assessment
Charleston School District

Pre-Test Unit 5: Solving Equations

For Students 8th Standards
Your pupils just may know more than you think they do! A pre-test assesses their ability to solve and write equations. It includes simple quadratic and cubic equations as well. 
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Solving Systems of Inequalities

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Don't throw away those transparency sheets just yet! Young scholars first review inequalities on a number line, then learn about graphing inequalities in the coordinate plane. Finally, they use overhead transparencies to create systems...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Break a Problem into Parts

For Students 5th - 6th
Learners work with the strategy of breaking a problem into parts in order to solve it. They write an expression with parentheses for each of the first three problems, and solve the problem, and use information from a table to answer the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Write and Solve Equations

For Students 6th - 7th
Here is a problem solving worksheet in which learners read six story problems. They write an equation and then solve the problem. Basic addition and subtraction will be used.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Story Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Youngsters learn how to solve story problems. They  listen to story problems, learn how to identify important information in a problem, and observe how to solve a story problem. Pupils practice solving an addition story problem with...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Application: Use Integers

For Students 4th - 6th
In this problem-solving instructional activity, students practice problem-solving 2 mathematical word problems involving integers and 4 key steps.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Solving Multiplication and Division Equations

For Students 6th - 8th
Sharpen your problem solving skills with this story problem learning exercise. There are six multiplication and division problems given. 
Interactive
Curated OER

Online Math Learning: Solving Word Problems Using Algebra

For Students 8th - 10th
Learners solve eight short answer algebra word problems. They write and solve systems of equations in two or three variables given a word problem about integers, perimeter, consecutive numbers, etc.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Addition Word Problems - Two Addends

For Students 1st - 2nd
Find the sum for each of these 5 word problems. Learners add two numbers together to get an answer.
Worksheet
Math in English

Grade 5 Fractions Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Young mathematicians apply their fractions skills in the real world with this simple word problem worksheet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplication Word Problems 1 Version 1

For Students 2nd
In this multiplication worksheet, 2nd graders read and solve 6 word problems in which single digits are multiplied. There is a box next to each problem for students to show their work.
Worksheet
Math Worksheets Land

Multistep Ratio and Percent Word Problems - Matching Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Increasing and decreasing values happen every day and your learners will be prepared after practicing this worksheet. Show them how ratios are a convenient method to convert between values to get the answer they need. Resource also comes...
PPT
Curated OER

Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
How do you solve linear equations? Learn how to solve simple linear equations by applying properties of equality in this instructional slideshow. The materials include step-by-step instructions and key concepts to support understanding.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Class Trip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Mrs. Moore's class is trying to earn money for a trip to the science museum, but how much more do they need? Solve this problem with your own class as they develop their ability to model real-life situations algebraically. As an added...
Worksheet
START-Education

Equation Solving Review B

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
This nicely organized worksheet provides eight problems for your learners to practice solving linear equations. Starting with two-step problems and working up to multi-step equations, young mathematicians are instructed to write their...
Worksheet
DK Publishing

Tricky Word Problems - Choosing the Operation

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Decipher the equations in these addition and subtraction word problems. Two examples at the top of the page guide second graders as they solve the rest of the problems. There is no space to write out the equation, but there is a place to...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Solving Problems in Two Ways—Rates and Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Build confidence by using multiple approaches to problem solving! This resource uses a visual and algebraic approach to solving application problems. A discussion is included about efficient approaches to different problems.
Lesson Plan
EduGAINs

Introduction to Solving Linear Systems

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Word problems offer class members an opportunity to learn the concept of solving linear systems using graphs. Individuals choose a problem based upon preferences, break into groups to discuss solution methods and whether there...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving Decisions: Choose a Method

For Students 5th - 8th
Walk your scholars through the process of finding percentages using this problem-solving worksheet! A word problem asks learners to figure out how many pieces of a puzzle are left, if the completed 750 pieces make up 60% of the total....
Worksheet
Curated OER

One-Variable Inequality Word Problems

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Here is a great set of eight scenarios that require the writing of a one-variable inequality and then solving to find the solution. This inequality word problem activity is then followed by the solutions to each of the eight problems.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Unknown Length and Area Problems

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What is an annulus? Pupils first learn about how to create an annulus, then consider how to find the area of such shapes. They then complete a problem set on arc length and areas of sectors.
Activity
Beauty and Joy of Computing

Unsolvable and Undecidable Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Try as you might, some functions just cannot be computed. The lab introduces the class to the possibility of unsolvable problems. The fourth lesson in a series of seven begins with a logic problem, then progresses to looking at functions...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Using Unique Triangles to Solve Real-World and Mathematical Problems

For Students 7th Standards
How can congruent triangles help mark a soccer field? This is just one question your classes can answer after solving the real-world problems in the lesson. Each example posed through a word problem elicits higher-order thinking and...