Fifth graders solve career word problems using math.

In this problem solving worksheet, students read and solve 6 word problems pertaining to muffins. Students write the correct number sentence and then solve it.

Young scholars explore the ethics of 'fair' in regards to humans relationship with wildlife. In this wildlife study lesson, students read the story starters about wildlife and then discuss how to finish the story. Young scholars finish...

In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery 'Time for a Crime.' Students read the story and use the ferry schedule to help track down the thief. Students circle the name of the guilty suspect.

In this math word problem worksheet, 6th graders use their problem solving skills to examine 1 story problem that requires them to set up and solve an algebra problem.

In this word problem learning exercise, 2nd graders read each problem and set up the correct subtraction problem to find a solution. Students complete 3 single digit subtraction problems.

In this decimal worksheet, learners solve a set of 9 problems. A reference web site for additional resources is given.

In this reasoning worksheet, 3rd graders analyze a sketch of a house and two feeder houses in order to answer 4 mathematical word problems related to distance.

Sixth graders solve math problems from a folktale story.  In this solving math problems from a folktale story lesson, 6th graders read the Paul Bunyan folktale.  Students determine today's cost of the meals that Paul Bunyan...

Fifth graders rotate through six math stations to solve a variety of story problems involving multiplication and division. They observe a demonstration of how to do multiplication and division using grouping, then solve the story...

Fifth graders complete 3 activities centered around percents. In this ratios, proportions and percents lesson, 5th graders create designs on grid paper that illustrate a variety of percents, solve percent problems mentally, and use...

In this algebraic equations learning exercise, learners read given story problems, translate them into algebraic equations, draw models of the equation, and solve the problem.  This one-page learning exercise contains 18 multi-step...

In this consumer math challenge instructional activity, students solve problems using the titles and prices of books at a book fair. Students solve 4 problems.

In this math worksheet, students are given 12 algebraic equations to solve. Students are then given 3 story problems to write in equation form and solve.

In this solar observatory worksheet, students read about the solar observation data that NASA will be collecting. Students solve 6 problems related to the collection of data using computers to store the solar data using gigabytes,...

Students determine the sum of an infinite geometric series.  In this determining the sum of an infinite geometric series activity, students discuss how the sum of an infinite geometric series is a paradox.  Students use the sum...

Apply fractions in the real world using these 10 word problems, each of which has a space for scholars to work out the equation. The problems give whole numbers for scholars to work with, and there aren't any mixed number answers. Pupils...

Students, in groups, use logic and mathematical reasoning to solve given problems. Afterwards, they summarize strategies used to solve the problem and discuss a variety of ways to solve the situation. Individually, students complete...

Students read a story called Computer Program Tracks Lunch Choices and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. For this current events literacy lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering questions, recalling...

Two halves make a whole. One whole makes two halves. Have your youngsters use their division by two knowledge to solve these story problems.

In this math activity, students solve 4 story problems which pertain to after-Christmas shopping. Students will calculate prices of items on sale, figure out the best deals and solve percentage-off problems.

In these story problem worksheets, students read the story problem 'The Big Top Carnival Caper' and use the information within the story to help them solve the problem. Students determine the cost of balloons for every 10th person who...

In these story problem worksheets, students read the story problem of 'The Case of the Mysterious Money Trail.' Students then use the information from the story to help them solve the problem. Students find a number pattern using...

Learners write and solve their own story problems. They determine the cost of firewood by the cord. They organize their data in graphs and charts.