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Emsl: The River Crossing Problem
The lesson plan for an interesting word problem concerning swimming and rowing across a river, being swept downstream by the current, and walking back up the other side. Basic arithmetic skills are all that are needed to approach the...
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Problem Solving Strategies
The steps for solving word problems are presented here along with suggestions of how to carry out each step. Learn how to understand, plan, write equations, solve and check each time you work a word problem.
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: Year 5 Word Problems B
Learners use problem-solving and arithmetic skills to answer ten word problems. Students can check their answers when they are finished.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Percentage Change Word Problems
This calculator helps you practice word problems that involve percentage change.
PBS
Pbs: Mike and Padhu: Bikes and Trikes
Solve a word problem with Mike and Padhu. This video focuses on valid methods of problem solving, including guess-and-check and modeling with manipulatives.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Quadratic Equations
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the quadratic equations, including how to solve them by factoring, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Poems of Tennyson and Noyes: Pictures in Words
This is a great and informative site. This lesson uses Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and Noyes's "The Highwayman" to teach vivid imagery and figurative language. Don't miss out.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Ace: Writing Mathematics [Pdf]
In this graphic organizer, steps for solving word problems are included. Questions for students to ask themselves for what to do to "answer" [A], "computer" [C], "check" [C], and "explain" [E] are included. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
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Roots of Action: How Kids Learn to Take Initiative and Overcome Challenges
Learning to take initiative is a behavior that helps kids navigate their lives with courage and optimism. This article provides insights into how children learn to take initiative. Parents and teachers are key mentors in the process. A...