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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Problem Solving Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of problem solving. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It" button and...
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Problem Solving Basics for One Dimensional Kinematics

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive module, students will apply problem-solving steps and strategies to solve problems of one-dimensional kinematics. They will also apply strategies to determine whether or not the result of a problem is reasonable, and...
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Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Problem Solving Database

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Need some challenging problem-solving work for your students in the following areas: Discrete, Geometry, Numbers, and Code Breaking? This is the place for an enormous database of problems aimed at high school age students. They are...
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Queen's Printer for Ontario

E workshop.on.ca: Effective Instruction in Math, K 6: Problem Solving [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Volume 2 in an eworkshop Guide to Effective Instruction in Math outlines and illustrates instructional strategies for building mathematical problem-solving skills and skills in communicating mathematical concepts to students in...
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Other

The Futures Channel: Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
"Connecting learning to the real world" is the goal of the Futures Channel. Through the use of short videos, teachers can integrate real-world examples of how math and science are used in everyday life. Complete teaching guidelines...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Problem Solving With Linear Graphs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Devise a problem-solving strategy that uses a graph to solve real-world problems.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Comparison of Problem Solving Models

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve real-world problems using selected strategies as part of a problem solving plan
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Quia

Quia: Story Problems With Mixed Practice

For Students 3rd - 8th
Your problem-solving skills are put to the test in this interactive word problem game on this site. Employ a variety of mathematical skills and strategies including logical reasoning and computation. Multiple choice problems created for...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Multiple Ways to Solve a Problem

For Teachers K - 1st
This Marilyn Burns lesson plan employs children's literature to teach the topics of combinations, perimeter, and area using a problem solving approach. Primary and intermediate levels have an activity appropriate to each.
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University of Michigan

Children's Literature a Powerful Problem Solving Tool

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Using children's literature for young students can be a good way to teach problem solving skills. This brief article explains how the local police department and teacher use children's books to help their students develop their problem...
Article
University of Michigan

Children's Literature a Powerful Problem Solving Tool

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Using children's literature for young students can be a good way to teach problem solving skills. This brief article explains how the local police department and teacher use children's books to help their students develop their problem...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Problem Solving Models

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to solve problems using a step-by-step strategy.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Comparison of Problem Solving Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the strategies of making a table and looking for a pattern to solve problems.
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Other

Saskatoon Public Schools: Instructional Strategies Online: Indirect Instruction

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn about direct instruction and view a list of indirect teaching strategies including problem solving, case studies, reading for meaning, inquiry, and many more. Then click on each strategy in order to learn more about the strategy...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces a 4 step strategy for problem solving.
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Other

P21: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Learn about the concepts of effective reasoning and critical thinking skills as taught to students.
Handout
Joe Landsberger

Study Guides and Strategies: Problem Solving and Decision Making

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn step-by-step problem solving skills with this free and user-friendly study guide. Integrate the strategies into your lesson plans or use the actual study guide to each your students about problem solving and decision making.
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Other

Litemind: Creative Problem Solving With Scamper

For Teachers 9th - 10th
SCAMPER is a technique you can use to spark your creativity and help you overcome any challenge you may be facing. In essence, SCAMPER is a general-purpose checklist with idea-spurring questions - which is both easy to use and...
Study Guide
Other

How to Study: The Rqwqcq Strategy for Solving Math Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
RQWQCQ is a good strategy to use when solving math word (or "story") problems. Each of the letters in RQWQCQ stands for a step in the strategy.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Beating Heart

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Do you know how long it takes your heart to beat 100 times? Test your estimation and number sense skills with this problem-solving challenge. A one-page activity taken from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families Collection. Hints and...
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Cubes Within Cubes

For Students 3rd - 4th
On this one page website sharpen your logic, geometry, spatial thinking, and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Beginning Logo Programming

For Students 9th - 10th
A helpful compilation of lessons sequenced to help you get started learning the Logo programming language. Logo is used for writing procedures and superprocedures. It sharpens your problem-solving, sequencing, and geometry skills.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Introduction to Logo Programming

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Excellent introduction to LOGO programming. Get started learning the basics of how to write procedures using the Logo programing language to get that "turtle" to move around and draw pictures. It sharpens your problem-solving,...
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Introduction to Logo Programming

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Excellent introduction to LOGO programming. Get started learning the basics of how to write procedures using the Logo programing language to get that "turtle" to move around and draw pictures. It sharpens your problem-solving,...

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