Can a horse pull more than its weight? A simple simulation answers this question and more. Pupils adjust the mass in a cart, the mass of the horse, the acceleration of the horse, and the angle of the tension rope between the horse and...

Most deer are born with white spots that disappear as they grow. An interesting novel study for Gary Paulsen's Tracker shares more fascinating facts about the majestic animals. Readers also complete a vocabulary activity, solve anagrams,...

Some traditions should be broken—or at least Palmer thinks so. Palmer, a character in Wringer, dreads the tradition that goes along with turning 10 so much that he even dreads his birthday. Scholars learn how Palmer solves his troubles...

Enjoy solving riddles? Perhaps Sal, a character in Walk Two Moons, is the only one capable of understanding a mysterious message left on her doorstep. On a road trip with her grandparent, Sal tries to make sense of the bizarre world...

Eighth graders graph two inequalities with a single variable. They include drawing the intersection or union of inequalities on a number line. Students solve the linear equations using properties of equality and inequality. The lesson...

Second graders explore the concept of inequalities. They use the mathematical symbols =, <, > to show relationships among numbers. Students devise and use problem solving strategies to explore the situation.

In this comparing numbers worksheet, students solve word problems using addition to compare the numbers and answer the six problems.

Students work together to solve word problems. They examine the concepts of functions and relations. They develop plans for roles in the play they are creating.

In this problem solving California math standards worksheet, students use a number line to solve 7 math word problems that require them to determine relationships among numbers.

In this inequality worksheet, students solve inequality equations and graph the solution on a number line. They add and subtract fractions with variables and unlike denominators. Students solve absolute variable equations with one...

Number whizzes investigate integers by arranging them in a specific order. They utilize whole numbers which are given to them and then put them in order up to 100.  They also practice using "greater than" or "lesser than" symbols.

In this math problem solving worksheet, students examine 6 word problems in order to determine how best to solve each of them using number patterns.

In this circle graphs worksheet, students read a story about buying craft materials. Students examine the circle graph that shows how much spent on each type of material. Students then solve 3 problems using the data shown.

In this addition practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to add 4-digit numbers.

In this math problem solving worksheet, students examine and solve 10 math word problems that require them to use problem solving skills.

In this subtraction instructional activity, students solve twenty subtraction problems involving one and two-digit numbers. Students put their answers on the instructional activity.

In this math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding stem and leaf plots. Students may view the correct answers.

In this coordinates activity, students solve the comparison problems in the box that is called out by the coordinate. Students complete 16 problems.

In this Halloween crossword puzzle worksheet, 4th graders will solve more than 40 clues to complete the puzzle. Words include "trick" and "mask".

In this domain and range worksheet, students solve inequalities, determine the domain and range for a function, identify the limits, and sketch graphs of a function. This two-page worksheet contains nine multi-step problems.

Young scholars identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. In this algebra activity, students discover the ocrrect way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y values, domain and range...

Students analyze the results of a hypothetical cloning experiment using a restriction endonuclease map obtained from an on-line data source. They answer the question, "How can I tell if the DNA I have obtained from this hypothetical...

Ninth graders practice recognizing similarities and differences found in the graphing of inequalities and equations. Once observatioons are made they solve some of their own applying prior knowledge.

Students explore the concept of absolute value inequalities and equations. In this absolute value inequalities and equations lesson plan, students discuss how to solve absolute value inequalities and equations through teacher led...