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Identifying the Problem in a Story

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Model how to identify and describe the problem in a story with Eve Bunting’s My Red Balloon. Then guide your learners through the process with Olivia and the Missing Toy. For independent practice, individuals draw a picture and write a...
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Identifying Problems and Solutions in the Story

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students explore story structure. In this Groundhog's Day story structure literacy lesson, students listen to the story Groundhog Stays Up Late by Margery Cuyler, then pause half way through the story to identify the problem and...
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Drawing Word Problems

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
For this math worksheet, students learn to follow 4 steps in solving any word problem: read, underline, draw and write. Students solve 4 word problems utilizing these steps.
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Integer Word Problems

For Students 9th
In this integers worksheet, 9th graders solve 5 different word problems that include integers. First, they determine the integers that would solve each of the given problems. Then, students determine two consecutive odd integers whose...
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Cat in the Hat Math Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Cat in the Hat themed, math worksheet, students will determine the answer to nine different word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and pattern recognition skills.
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Exercises 6.5: Initial Value Problems

For Teachers 11th - 12th
In this initial value worksheet, students find the initial value of 12 problems.  Students are given a system of equations and must use derivatives to find the initial value.
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Perimeter Word Problems

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders solve for the perimeter and rewrite word problems. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders label different shapes and set up the corresponding ratios as equations. They solve for the missing side and calculate the values for...
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Predicting a Solution to a Problem

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Students explore story structure. In this story structure literacy lesson, students listen to the story Ruby's Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges, stopping at points to identify a problem and predict possible solutions which are then written on...
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Mysterious Plot Problems

For Teachers 5th - 6th Standards
Young scholars explore the plot of mystery books. In this genre study lesson, students read the book, Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy and listen to a read aloud of a chapter from the text. Young scholars fill in a graphic organizer...
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Subtraction Sentence Problems

For Students 4th
In this subtraction worksheet, 4th graders solve 8 subtraction sentence problems. Students study the table included and then write their answers on the lines provided.
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The Volleyball Word Problem

For Students 11th - 12th
In this probability and statistics worksheet, students use the information from try-out activities to divided the players into fair teams.  The two page worksheet contaijns one problems.  Answers are not included.
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Real World Math Book

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create their own story problem from an idea list and solve it. They draw a picture to help in solving their problem. Students build a diorama to illustrate their story problem. They work in class to solve story problems...
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Improving Deductive Reasoning Skills

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students develop a strategy list for problem solving by working with different types of problems. They recognize problems that may be solved using deductive reasoning and solve deductive reasoning problems.
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Estimate, Solve, and Check

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars estimate, solve, and check a series of addition and subtraction number and word problems. They write their estimates on a recording sheet, compute and write the answer in the next column, and check their answer with a...
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Is Your Money Rolling Away?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars demonstrate how to solve word problems. They will watch the video "Math Can Take You Places" and identify three problem solving strategies.
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Justifying Answers

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars study story problems and learn how to find and justify their answers. They will use a story problem and then respond to the prompt questions from the teacher. They must add and subtract facts to 6 and learn how to justify...
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Team Players

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this math word problem practice worksheet, students sharpen their skills as they read and solve 3 subtraction story problems. Students also write a subtraction story problem of their own.
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Making a Quilt: Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore their multiplication skills. They will use their problem solving skills to solve an everyday math problem that requires them to multiply numbers. This lesson incorporates the use a video titled "Blossom and Snappy...
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Make a Ten

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Youngsters mentally perform calculations involving addition and subtraction. They solve various addition and subtraction word problems using mental math and counters, write their own number stories, and solve various examples...
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Concepts Of Division

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In a comprehensive and well-outlined series of activities, the class investigates how division is the same as repeated subtraction. During guided practice, they take notes on turning sample word problems into solvable equations and...
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How Many Are There?

For Students 1st - 2nd
This is a very basic activity intended to provide practice in solving word problems involving subtraction. Learners read the word problems then subtract to find the answer. An answer key is included.
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Practice Makes Perfect

For Students 3rd
When learning how to decipher and compute word problems, this interactive math learning exercise will enhance the experience. Four word problems require the multiplication of single digits to solve. Learners click "I Am Done!" to check...
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Handcarts - A Unique Form of Transportation

For Teachers 4th - 5th
An interesting historical fact about how handcarts benefitted to the Mormon pioneers is the context behind this math lesson. Using given facts and figures regarding the handcart, pupil pairs create math word problems, share them with the...
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Division with Equal Grouping

For Students 3rd - 4th
Young math wizards solve two story problems in which simple division (with leftovers) is used. They draw pictures or write to explain their answers.

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