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Problem Solving
Second graders observe and demonstrate how to differentiate between necessary and unnecessary information as it relates to math word problems. They discuss the stoplight method, read word problems and observe how to use the stoplight...
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Problem Solving Decisions: Multistep Problems: Practice
For this multistep math problem worksheet, students use the table to solve the multistep math problems. Students show all the steps they use to solve the problems.
Virginia Department of Education
Modeling Division of Fractions
Provide a meaningful context for learning about the division of fractions with this upper-elementary math lesson plan. Presented with a simple, real-world problem, young mathematicians work in small groups to develop visual...
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Word Problems
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using algebra. They factor using the quadratic formula and complete the square. There are 4 problems with an answer key.
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Systems of Equations Word Problems
In this systems of equations worksheet, students read word problems, write equations, and solve the systems of equations. They use graphing, elimination, or substitution to solve the problems. This four page worksheet contains eleven...
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Two-Step Problems and Money Concepts
Elementary schoolers solve two-step equations and practice money concepts. They solve multi-step addition and subtraction contextual problems and apply money concepts to real life situations. Pupils use pictures and counters to help them...
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Solving One-Step Linear Word Problems and Equations
In this solving equations worksheet, students solve twenty one-step linear word problems and linear equations. The solving linear equations problems are broken down into five steps each.
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Word Problems that involve Circles
In this geometry instructional activity, 10th graders solve application word problems based on knowledge of a circle. The one page interactive instructional activity contains four questions. Answers and hints are included.
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An Introduction To Solving And Graphing Inequalities
Students graph inequalities and solve the equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph their solutions on a number line and create an inequality for a word problem.
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Movie Math Problems
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve word problems by identifying the missing word to complete the sentence that make the equation a true statement. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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How Does that Work?
Sixth and seventh graders explore algebra word problems. They work with a partner to solve word problems distributed by e-mail. Learners simplify mathematical expressions following a "think aloud" algebra strategy modeled by the teacher....
Illustrative Mathematics
Party Favors
Pia is putting stickers into party bags. She starts by putting 10 stickers in each bag, and over the course of a week she adds several bundles of ten stickers to each bag, as well as making more bags. Second graders must find the number...
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Solving Equations by Factoring
For this algebra worksheet, learners use the Zero Product Property to solve polynomial equations by factoring. Application problems are included. The one page interactive worksheet contains fifty-four problems. The...
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Activity Guide for Snow
Create a cross-curricular learning experience around a shared reading of Cynthia Rylant's book Snow. From writing poetry and a singing a song about snow, to creating paper snowflakes and solving math story problems, this resource...
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Ratio Problems Worksheet 3
In this ratios activity, students solve word problems containing ratios of pencils, hot dogs, and more. Students complete 5 problems.
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"Andy Works for Charity"
Explore a real-word math problem with your class. Strengthen their problem-solving strategies by coming up with an answer to a money question. They work in groups to determine the answer. Also, they share with the class the various...
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A Balancing Act: Solving Multi-Step Equations
Wow! Put on that thinking cap and solve multi-step equations. To solve equations, learners review the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. This three-day instructional activity comes with about 20 pages of...
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Perimeter Word Problems
In this perimeter worksheet, students complete a set of 10 word problems, establishing necessary information and calculating perimeter. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Perimeter Word Problems
In this perimeter worksheet, students complete a set of 10 word problems, writing given information, determining that they are looking for and calculating. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Perimeter Word Problems
In this perimeter worksheet, students complete a set of 10 short word problems that define certain measurements and ask for perimeter. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Problem Solving Strategy: Work Backward: Problem Solving
For this working backwards worksheet, students read the word problem and then complete the understand, plan, solve, and look back steps to solve the problem. Students work backwards to solve the problem.
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Problem Solving: Use a Bar Graph
In this using a bar graph to solve a word problem worksheet, students refer to the U.S. Radio Station Formats bar graph to write the steps needed to solve and explain how the bar graph helped solve the problem. Students write four short...
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Problem-Solving Strategies in Word Problems
Students examine how to determine which strategy to use to solve word problems. In this word problem strategy lesson, students listen to a lecture on the process of using different strategies to solve math problems. They look at guess...
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Problem Solving by Dimensional Analysis
Is your class in another dimension with regards to dimensional analysis? Give them some extra practice with a straightforward activity. Learners convert units by following concise step-wise examples, including setting up the...