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Algebraic Habits of Mind
Math really is just one big puzzle waiting to be solved. Show learners that math can be intriguing and provide them with visually engaging problems and puzzles. The focus is on solving simple equations and looking at expressions.
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Simultaneous Linear Equations
Solve simultaneous linear equations, otherwise known as systems of linear equations. Pupils practice solving systems of linear equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination. The workbook provides a class activity and homework for...
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Math Puzzle Picture
The key to solving this puzzle lies in the addition skills of young learners. The first step is to answer a series of decimal addition problems organized in a 4x5 grid. Then cut apart the page of puzzle pieces, each one including an...
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Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 6
Think, question, brainstorm, and make your way through a newsletter full of puzzles and word problems. The resource includes 10 different newsletters, all with interesting problems, to give class members an out-of-the box math experience.
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2-Step Equations
In this online math activity, students solve for "x" by completing simple two-step equations. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching...
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Cross Number Puzzle
In this math activity, students solve a puzzle that uses numbers in a crossword type puzzle. The sheet is intended to be a teacher's guide.
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Solve By Quadratic Formula
In this online math worksheet, students practice their ability to solve equations which utilize the quadratic formula. Students can check their answers, and there are "hints" given should they get stuck.
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Sudoku Puzzle: Logs and Exponentials
In this logarithms and exponential worksheet, learners solve 29 multiple choice problems. Students use their answers to solve a sudoku puzzle.
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Pre-Calculus Sudoku Puzzle
In this pre-calculus worksheet, student solve 35 multiple choice problems and then place the answers in a Sudoku puzzle form. This worksheet would be a great warm up or fun test review.
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Slopes Puzzle
In this slopes puzzle worksheet, students solve and complete 16 different problems that include determining various slopes of equations. First, they cut apart each of the pieces shown. Then, students use the slopes of each linear...
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Pythagorean Theorem Puzzle
In this Pythagorean theorem worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete a puzzle using the Pythagorean theorem. First, they cut out the pieces and make two squares. Then, students combine all of the pieces to make a third square. They use...
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Multiplication Puzzles
In this multiplication puzzles worksheet, students type in the multiplications they would have to complete to do ten word problems. Students solve ten equations utilizing the concept of multiplication.
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Equations Analysis Test
In this algebra worksheet, students are asked to solve equations by completing word problems based on clues. They have to make the equation a true statement. There are 37 questions with an answer key.
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Cross Number Puzzle --Wayne's VW
In this cross number puzzle, students read clues and write algebraic equations to match the clues. They use algebra to solve each problem and place their answer in the appropriate place in the cross number puzzle. This one-page...
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Quotable Puzzles: Expressions & Operations
In this expression and operation learning exercise, students factor given expressions. They match their answer to a corresponding letter of the alphabet. Upon completion, students will solve a puzzle containing a quote. This one-page...
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Numeracy Problem Solving
In this numeracy problem solving worksheet, 6th graders, working in groups of three, solve twenty word problems and then turn them into numerical equations.
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Solve the Riddles, Write an Equation
In this math riddles worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 5 riddles that require them to use their knowledge of addition and subtraction.
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Equations and Inequalities
In this equations and inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 11 different problems that include a quotable puzzle. First, they solve each of the given problems. Then, students match the answer to the correct letter of the...
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Patriotic Puzzles
In this patriotic puzzle worksheet, students read patriotic stories and write an equation to represent the story. Students solve algebraic equations. This one-page worksheet contains 5 problems.
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Math Crossword Puzzle x5
In this math crossword puzzle times five learning exercise, students problem solve ten mathematical equations and place their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Linear Equations
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve linear equations and rewrite them in the form y=mx + b. They graph the equations using the slope and y-intercept. There are 22 questions with an answer key.
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Hollie's Gigantic Garden
In this math puzzle worksheet, learners put their problem solving skills to use as they fill in the plant growth charts that require them to write and solve equations.
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Inequalities
Compare graphing an inequality in one variable on a number line to graphing an inequality in two variables on a coordinate plane. Young mathematicians work on a puzzle matching inequalities and their solutions. They then complete a...
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Math Crossword Puzzle x9
For this math crossword puzzle times nine worksheet, students problem solve ten subtraction equations and then place their answers in a crossword puzzle.