In this addition and subtraction worksheet, students solve 6 problems in which the number one is added or subtracted from other numbers in illustrated story problems.

In this decimal and fractions activity, students read 6 story problems in which a fraction and a decimal is written to represent the answer.

In this possible outcomes worksheet, students analyze a tree diagram of music and theater events. Students solve 6 story problems.

Students recognize that mysteries contain a problem that needs solving at the beginning of the book.  In this mystery plot lesson, students become the detectives finding the problems and minor problems in a mystery story. ...

Add another characteristic to your class characteristics of fairy tales chart. First they discuss the concept of problems or conflicts found in most fairy tale plots then they practice identifying conflict as they read. They read...

Young scholars discuss elements of word problems: key words, data, computation clues, and unnecessary information and use the four steps of problem solving to find a solution and check for reasonableness.

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.

Nonfiction texts about people on the move provide young readers with an opportunity to examine not only the problem-solving strategies employed by immigrants, but to also find examples of figurative language these writers use to tell...

As part of an exploration of myths, have your class use this resource to direct their story writing. Learners can use this graphic, showing the steps to creating a complete story, as a guide. They answer such questions as where the story...

Students are introduced to the types of characters found in short stories. They read a short story in class and produce sketches of the protagonist and antagonist. Finally, they create their own characters and write about them in their...

Here is a reading comprehension lesson in which learners predict the story plot of Annie and the Wild Animals, by Jan Brett, after viewing the cover. They listen to the story, and answer story structure questions during and after...

Introduce young mathematicians to the process of dividing fractions with a hands-on math lesson. Using the help of fraction strips and other visual models, children work through a series of example problems as they...

High schoolers graph exponential equations and solve application problems using exponential functions. They re-enact a story about a peasant worker whose payment for services is rice grains doubled on a checker board. They place M &...

Students graph exponential equations of the form y=Ma. They understand the effects of M, a, and k on the graph. They solve application problems using exponential functions.

Show examples of fractions in the real world to help scholars grasp this complex concept. Because there is only one word problem here with an answer detailed below, this is ideal as an all-class warm up. Learners examine an image of a...

In this early childhood math practice learning exercise, students use their problem solving skills to solve 6 story problems that require them to add.

In this early childhood math practice worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 6 story problems that require them to add or subtract.

In this fractions and decimals practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

In this fractions practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that have sums greater than 1.

Students examine literary elements in non-fiction literature. In this problem solving lesson, students read Rosa Parks, My Story and Beyond the Limits. Students make oral presentations based on the causes and effects, conflicts, and...

In this dividing by fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

For this subtraction worksheet, learners read and solve 2 story problems. Students subtract with regrouping and draw or write to explain their answers.

In this addition word problems activity, students solve 4 story problems in which two digit numbers are added to single digits.

In this math word problem practice worksheet, students sharpen their addition skills as they find the sum in 6 story problems that require them to add with 0.