Lesson Plan
PBS

The Yo-Yo Problem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What do yo-yos and pennies have to do with linear equations? Learn about writing and solving linear equations while considering the Yo-Yo Problem and Penny Pattern Exploration from the High School Math Project. Learners utilize algebra...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chick Chock's Pollen Problem

For Teachers K - 5th
Pupils analyze how allergens effect the body and how air borne substances can effect people.
PPT
Curated OER

Problem Solving

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This problem-solving PowerPoint includes detailed steps to follow when solving a math story problem. Each slide describes and gives an example of what a student should ask himself and/or what particular strategy would work in order to...
Lesson Plan
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Using Key Words to Unlock Math Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students identify word problem strategies. In this problem solving activity, students act as "math coaches" to identify key words that indicate mathematical operations. Students use a white board to complete each word problem
Lesson Plan
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A Fishy Problem

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students survey the problems involved in finding a solution to a practical problem using a mathematical process. Students make sensible estimates and check the reasonableness of their answers. Students report the results of their...
Lesson Planet Article
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Creating Open-ended Problems in Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Creating open-ended algebra problems can help students develop the critical thinking skills they need.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Determining Solutions to a Problem - Fire Cloud

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students watch a video of a fire and determine solutions to the problem. In this problem solving lesson, students watch a video of a fire on a horse farm and complete a problem/solution graphic organizer. They identify the problem in the...
Interactive
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Geometry Word Problems-Perimeter of Rectangles

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders use algebra to solve geometry word problems involving the perimeter of a rectangle. The one page interactive worksheet contains eight questions. Answers and hints are included. 
Worksheet
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Problem Solving: Logical Reasoning problem solving 13.4

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this problem solving with logical reasoning worksheet, students read a word problem and write short answers to show the steps for understanding, planning, solving, and checking. Students write four short answers.
Worksheet
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Problem Solving: Use a Bar Graph

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this using a bar graph to solve a word problem worksheet, students refer to the U.S. Radio Station Formats bar graph to write the steps needed to solve and explain how the bar graph helped solve the problem. Students write four short...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Use Equations for Comparison Problems

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing equations for comparison word problems worksheet, students use a as the variable in equations, compare numbers, and solve. Students solve six problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem-Solve Your School

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore the role of problem-solving engineers. In this engineering lesson, students discuss several real-life problems at their school and choose one to focus on. Students come up with tests to design a solution to the specific...
Worksheet
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Temperature: Celsius problem solving 18.6

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Celsius word problem instructional activity, students solve word problems by shading the thermometers to show the temperatures and writing the temperature in degrees Celsius. Students solve four word problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Estimated or Exact Amounts

For Students 4th - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students read and solve 6 story problems. Students explain why estimates or exact answers were used.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving: Histograms

For Students 5th - 6th
In this using data, frequency table, and histogram to solve word problems worksheet, students solve problems about prices of toys and numbers of toys sold to solve consumer mathematics problems. Students solve six problems.
Worksheet
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Problem Solving Application: Using Circle Graphs

For Students 4th
In graphing worksheet, 4th graders use the information from a circle graph about carnation sales to complete the steps of problem solving. They determine what they know, and how they can use the graph. They find how many more pink...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Range and Mode problem solving 4.5

For Students 4th - 5th
In this finding range and mode word problem worksheet, learners use a number line showing data to solve word problems. Students draw or write to explain and solve four problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving: Choosing and Analyzing Data Displays

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this using a bar graph to solve word problems worksheet, students choose and analyze data to problem solve. Students solve six problems.
Organizer
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Problem-Solution Chart

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this using a graphic organizer to problem solve worksheet, students fill in the blanks on the chart to tell who, what and why the problem, solutions tried and their results, and the end results. Students write 8 answers. 
Worksheet
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Find Equivalent Fractions Problem Solving 18.6

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fractions worksheet, students analyze a data table with fractions that show screw lengths in Phillips and flat head screws. Students solve 5 word problems about equivalent fractions in the data table.
Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Customary Units of Capacity and Weight

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Six straightforward word problems require learners to use customary units of capacity (pints, quarts, cups, gallons) on this assignment. In order to answer each question, they must write an explanation in the form of a mathematical...
Organizer
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Quadrilaterals

For Students 5th - 6th
In this solving quadrilateral word problems learning exercise, students draw figures to identify quadrilaterals, use angles to find the ones missing, and explain classification. Students solve six problems.
Handout
Cabrillo College

Elementary Algebra

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Hello Algebra! If you're in need of a resource with a books worth of examples and practice problems, this is it. Some topics include linear equations, polynomials and exponents, rational expressions, quadratic equations, and a...
Lesson Plan
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Popping Problems!

For Teachers 4th
Turn your math lesson into a carnival game with this fun, outdoor activity. After reviewing the concept your class will be practicing briefly, split your class up into teams and head outdoors. These teams work to solve math questions and...

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