University of South Florida
Fcat: Problem Solving Strategies
This page gives students a guide for problem solving. A list of strategies is presented, and each strategy has an example to demonstrate it.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Sample Problems for Grades 1 5
The Saskatoon Board of Education gives samples of math word problems for pairs or small groups of students. At each grade level three types of problems are provided: translation, process, and realistic.
Other
After School Excellence: Word Problems Grades 1 3
This is a resource for elementary word problems. It links to interactive and hands-on sites with videos and strategies.
Hopelink
Hopelink: Math Lesson Idea: Word Problems
Teach your students to reason with language and to use imagery to translate language into mathematical equations.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Multiply Three or More Numbers: Word Problems
Word problems solved by multiplying three numbers together.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Cyberchase: Fixing the Teleporter Part 1
In this Cyberchase video, the Teleporter breaks and the CyberSquad must try to fix it using clues given to them by Ms. Fileshare. This is one in a series of two problem-solving videos. [3:49]
Other
Web Treasure Hunt: 10 Quest. To Test Newsroom Literacy
This is a great exercise for critical thinking, problem solving and sharpening web search skills. Plenty of explanation accompanies the answers.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Transformation Tease
Follow the directions at this one page website. You will get lots of practice plotting points on the coordinate grid and experience with transformational geometry.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Ace: Reflecting on Mathematics [Pdf]
This site includes a graphic organizer of the ACE steps that will assist students in reflecting on their answers to word problems. The steps include having students "analyze" [A], "communicate" [C], and "extend" [E]. [Requires Adobe...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Great Barrier Reef: Subtraction
Lana lives near the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Help her count the animals in and around the reef.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Cemc: Math Circles: Number Theory Ii [Pdf]
This worksheet provides a series of problem-solving questions that require higher order thinking skills. Questions will include finding the greatest common divisor, and least common multiple.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Multiplication Overview
Understand the basics of multiplication from this brief overview that contains related vocabulary, symbols, and examples of this operation. Students can practice this skill using the single-digit multiplication games. Both games are...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Tom's Number
Use the clues Tom gives you to figure out his number. The solution is right there on this one page website.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Ace: Reading Mathematics [Pdf]
This site includes a graphic organizer to help students use the ACE acronym to help them read word problems with high comprehension. In the graphic organizer, students' reading of word problems requires them to "ask" [A], "choose" [C],...
Quia
Ixl Learning: Multiply Three or More Numbers Up to Three Digits
Multiplication word problems where three numbers are multiplied together to solve the problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Linear Models of Direct Variation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will write, graph, and solve direct variation models for real-world problems. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, study vocabulary, watch...
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