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Speedy Texting
Model the effects of practice on texting speed. Pupils develop a linear equation that models the change in texting speed based on the amount of practice. The sixth performance task in an eight-part series requires learners to solve...
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Fairy Tales
Once upon a time are four words most children are familiar with when reading a fairy tale. But do they know that fairy tales are a great way to learn the literary elements of reading and writing? Use a thorough fairy tale unit...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 2: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
The brother-sister pair Carlos and Clarita need your class's help in developing their new pet sitting business. Through a variety of scenarios and concerns presented to the siblings, the learners thoroughly explore systems of equations...
Louisiana Department of Education
Hatchet
Accompany a novel study of Hatchet by Gary Paulson with a unit consisting of 16 lessons focused on physical and emotional survival. Reading the story along with a variety of informational texts, scholars compare and contrast reading...
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Compare Fractions
For this comparing fractions practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to compare fractions.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Sums to 100
Whether it's counting marbles, flowers, or playing cards, small objects can add up to great sums. Learners work six story problems to practice addition to 100. Some regrouping is required, along with distinguishing useful from irrelevant...
Computer Science Unplugged
Ice Roads–Steiner Trees
As an introduction to Steiner Trees, class members are challenged to find the shortest paths to connect multiple points. The teacher introduces the problem by showing how to connect three points. Groups then go outside and construct a...
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Whole Language Approach in Solving Word Problems
Learners explore the concept of word problems. In this word problems lesson, students read a version of the Three Little Pigs. Learners discuss what math vocabulary words such as 'in all' and 'many more' meant in the story.
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Draw a Picture
In this subtraction worksheet, students solve one digit subtraction story problems. There are six story problems to solve.
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Solving an Original Character's Problem With Voice and Emotion
Learners read the story A Bad Case of the Stripes and then write their own story conveying a lot of emotion. In this writing lesson plan, students select a title, an emotion, brainstorm, and then start writing.
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Hands On: Tenths and Hundredths
In this fractions worksheet, learners read 6 story problems in which fractions and equivalent fractions are converted. No addition or subtraction is needed; students simply write a fraction that corresponds to the problem.
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Story Pyramid and Summary
Students read a short selection of a story individually or as a class. On their own, they create a story pyramid for the selection and write a one page summary. They use text from the story for their supporting details. To end the...
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Multiplication Stories
Second graders solve various multiplication math word problems involving cars and people, fish and fish bowls, and tables and table legs. They write and solve multiplication story problems related to whole numbers, addition, subtraction,...
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Follow the Story
For this early childhood addition and subtraction worksheet, students solve 4 math story problems that help them see the relationship between the problems.
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Story Writing
Students work in groups to create a story that will be presented to the class. In this story writing lesson plan, students complete a project planning sheet, work together to create a story that includes a hero and at least two...
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Multiplication Strategies and Writing Story Problems
Third graders model multiplication problems using Unifix cubes. They compute and solve problems involving addition and subtraction of 3- and 4- digit numbers and basic facts of multiplication and division. They practice mental math...
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Story Solutions
Reading and writing are like peanut butter and chocolate, they just work better together. Stimulate those budding authors with a fun instructional activity that requires them to read three story starters. The stories have been left...
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Making Number Stories-Multiplication
For this multiplication worksheet, learners solve 2 simple multiplication problems and write a short story about each. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Elements of a Story
Fifth graders use text to identify the elements of a story. They compare and contrast the elements and explain them to the class. They discover why each element is needed to make a good story.
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Sixth Grade Word Problems
In this word problem worksheet, 6th graders problems using given information and mathematical equations. Students solve for 19 problems showing work as needed.
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Thanksgiving Themed Math Word Problems
In this Thanksgiving word problem worksheet, students read the word problems and use the work space provided to find the answer. There are 2 problems to solve and the worksheet has a Thanksgiving theme.
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Number Lines and Bead Strings
Learners solve addition and subtraction problems using strings of beads and number lines. They mentally perform addition and subtraction problems, and write and solve story problems involving whole numbers.
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Use a Picture
In this adding and subtracting fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they use pictures to solve 6 story problems.
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Hands On: Divide 3-Digit Numbers
In this division worksheet, students solve 6 problems in which three digit numbers are divided by single digit divisors. These are story problems.