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Using the Correct Vocabulary to Solve Problems

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the vocabulary and strategies to be used with addition, subtraction, and multiplication word and story problems. They observe the teacher solve a variety of problems, then write and illustrate their own original...
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Word Problems 3 and 4

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math instructional activity, students read 2 story problems and decide on an operation before solving. It is not clear why this page begins with problem number 3.
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"Once Upon a Time": Tearing Down Fences

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study how individuals take responsibility in reducing societal misunderstandings. They discover the irony in thinking that building fences provides security and solves societal problems. They consider the fences that every...
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Odometers and Place Value Chart

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the concept of place value with a hand-made odometer. In this math lesson, students construct a cardboard odometer with movable paper strips to show increases in mileage to the hundredths place. Students solve story...
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Author's Corner

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read a picture book at a Web site about a bunny who solves a problem and becomes friends with a squirrel. Students then discuss story with classmates, brainstorm ideas for their own stories about friendship, and read the...
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Lunch Money

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this problem solving challenge worksheet, students solve the 3 story problems and draw the coins to show the appropriate amounts in each problem.
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Write an Equation

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this math challenge activity, students read 5 story problems and use their problem solving skills to write equations in order to solve each of them.
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Subtraction Stories

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this early childhood math practice worksheet, students draw pictures to help them write number sentences and solve 6 subtraction story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Equations and Mental Math

For Students 5th - 7th
In this equations and mental math practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations

For Students 4th - 7th
In this adding and subtracting equations practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Picture It

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this story problem learning exercise, students answer short answer question about a story problem. Students complete 6 questions about a story problems with 1 digit numbers.
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Leveled Problem Solving Evaluating Expressions

For Students 5th - 7th
For this evaluating expressions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems
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Problem Solving: Reasonable Answers

For Students 4th - 7th
In this finding reasonable answers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Create and Solve

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this early childhood math practice instructional activity, students use problem solving skills to solve 6 story problems that require them to count coins.
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Leveled Problem Solving Order of Operations

For Students 5th - 7th
In this order of operations practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Using Familiar Formulas

For Students 4th - 6th
In this using familiar formulas practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving: Least Common Multiple

For Students 4th - 6th
In this least common multiple practice instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving: Ordering Fractions and Decimals

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this ordering fractions and decimals practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Rational Numbers and their Properties

For Students 5th - 7th
In this rational numbers and their properties worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Making and Using a Graphic Organizer for Solving a Mystery

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create tables in a word processing program which helps them organize their text clues when reading a mystery story. They develop reading comprehension strategies while using a computer based graphic organizer in order to solve...
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Fuel the Brain

Addition and Subtraction

For Students 2nd - 3rd
Basic addition and subtraction are asked of your class in this worksheet. They will have to pick up on key terms to determine if addition or subtraction is being asked of them and solve the problem.
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Lengths of Horizontal and Vertical Line Segments

For Students 5th - 7th
Use this lengths of horizontal and vertical line segments practice learning exercise to have learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve six story problems.
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What's The Story?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Teams of learners integrate reading, writing, math, social studies, and science in this simple, yet effective lesson. They work in groups in order to solve a ten-step problem which requires internet research, the use of a calculator, and...
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Assorted Problems (Word Problem Solving)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math activity, students solve 4 story problems. Some of the numbers are written in word form. Students use basic operations including averaging.