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California Education Partners

Speedy Texting

For Students 7th Standards
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...
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Fairy Tales

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
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...
Unit Plan
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 2: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
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...
Unit Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Hatchet

For Teachers 6th Standards
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare Fractions

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this comparing fractions practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to compare fractions.
Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Sums to 100

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
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...
Activity
Computer Science Unplugged

Ice Roads–Steiner Trees

For Teachers 4th - 12th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Whole Language Approach in Solving Word Problems

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Draw a Picture

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this subtraction worksheet, students solve one digit subtraction story problems. There are six story problems to solve.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving an Original Character's Problem With Voice and Emotion

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Hands On: Tenths and Hundredths

For Students 4th - 5th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Story Pyramid and Summary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Multiplication Stories

For Teachers 2nd
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,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Follow the Story

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this early childhood addition and subtraction worksheet, students solve 4 math story problems that help them see the relationship between the problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Story Writing

For Teachers 7th - 9th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Multiplication Strategies and Writing Story Problems

For Teachers 3rd
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Story Solutions

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Making Number Stories-Multiplication

For Students 2nd - 3rd
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Elements of a Story

For Teachers 5th
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sixth Grade Word Problems

For Students 6th
In this word problem worksheet, 6th graders problems using given information and mathematical equations.  Students solve for 19 problems showing work as needed.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Thanksgiving Themed Math Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 4th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Number Lines and Bead Strings

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Use a Picture

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this adding and subtracting fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they use pictures to solve 6 story problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Hands On: Divide 3-Digit Numbers

For Students 4th - 5th
In this division worksheet, students solve 6 problems in which three digit numbers are divided by single digit divisors. These are story problems.