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Hands On: Divide 3-Digit Numbers
In this division learning exercise, students solve 6 problems in which three digit numbers are divided by single digit divisors. These are story problems.
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So Many Cats!
First graders listen to the book, So Many Cats, and discuss the number of cats in the story. They demonstrate simple addition problems using cat counters and a work mat in the shape of a house.
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How Many Cherries?
Students practice working together as a class to solve simple word problems involving cherries. They make sketches to utilize as a tool for solving problems. With a partner, they select an addition or subtraction problem to illustrate...
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Simple Strategies
Here is a fabulous lesson plan on problem solving strategies for your charges. In it, learners are presented with many excellent techniques they can use when faced with a multi-step math word problem. Some terrific blackline masters are...
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Guess and Check
How can you find the solution to an addition or subtraction problem by guessing? Practice the guess-and-check strategy with a fun math activity based on Ms. Squid's ink mess on the homework. Kids determine which number is covered by the...
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Add One-Digit Numbers to Two-Digit Numbers
In this addition word problems worksheet, students solve 4 story problems in which two digit numbers are added to single digits.
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Add with Zero
In this math word problem practice worksheet, students sharpen their addition skills as they find the sum in 6 story problems that require them to add with 0.
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Add Integers
In this adding integers practice learning exercise, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Add Mixed Numbers with and without Regrouping
In this adding mixed numbers with and without regrouping activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Divide by a Fraction
In this dividing by fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Add Using a Hundred Chart
In this adding practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems using a hundred chart.
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Add Three 2-Digit Numbers
In this adding practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to add three 2-digit numbers.
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Unequal Groups vs. Equal Groups
Third graders create their own chenille stems to use during this and future lessons. As a class, they discuss the difference between equal and non-equal groups. In groups, they brainstorm a list of items that come in groups of two,...
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Order Three-Digit Numbers
In this number order practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to order 3-digit numbers to solve.
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M & M Addition
Eat your math manipulatives, are you serious? Yup, Learners listen to the story The M & M's Addition book, add single digit numbers to reach sums up to six, and demonstrate addition and subtraction number combinations using several...
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Addition and Subtraction Facts To 20
First graders use manipulatives, flash cards, number sentences and story problems to practice their addition and subtraction facts to twenty.
Fuel the Brain
Brain Boosters-Money & Addition with Regrouping
If a leprechaun finds 39 cents, what are the possible coin combinations? A St. Patrick's Day math activity is a great way to keep the class excited about the holiday, but also keeps them focused on the math lesson too. By using addition...
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Using the Correct Vocabulary to Solve Problems
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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Stories of Painkiller Addiction: Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Campaign
The I-STOP law was designed to regulate the distribution and tracking of prescription drugs. After reading an article about its signing and implementation, middle and high schoolers work together to come up with their own ideas for an...
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The Multiplier (small 2-digit by 1-digit numbers)
Second graders study digits in 2- or 3-digit whole numbers. They write and solve story problems which involve whole numbers, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
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Add Two-Digit Numbers
In this story problems worksheet, students read one problem about a picnic and examine the picture. Students fill in the blanks in 4 questions that will help plan a solution.
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Arrays Hooray
Second graders write and solve story problems which involve whole numbers, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. They solve multiplication problems by using strategies other than counting all. They interpret and solve...
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How Many Cups and Plates?
For this addition worksheet, students solve 3 story problems pertaining to the pictures of bags of cups and plates with their amounts labeled. Students use the pictures to add the two digit numbers. Example: Emily needs to bring 53...
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Writing Equations From a Story
Young scholars write an equation from a story problem. For this algebra lesson, students solve liner equations they have created from a word problem. They read the problem and identify important words as they solve the...