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The Triangles Problem
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders explain how two triangles can have 5 parts of the other triangle and still not be congruent. This is a word problem with an answer key.
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The Number Sequence Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using algebra to rewrite and solve for the next number in the sequence. There is an answer key.
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The Gold Bags Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite a word problem using symbols and use algebra to find the answer. There is an answer key.
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The Fort Collins Problem
In this algebra activity, students solve word problems using algebra to solve real world problems. There is one question that has an answer key.
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The Handley Golf Problem
In this statistics worksheet, students solve a word problem about golf. They keep a score card, analyze their data on the score card and draw conclusions based on their data. There are 2 questions.
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The Palindromic Year Problem
In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders solve word problems containing palindromic years and count how many plaindromic years there are between 1 AD and the next 100 years.
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The Holiday Greeting Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using equations that represent the problem at hand. There is one question with an answer key.
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The Gear Problem
In this math worksheet, students apply their knowledge of angles and rotation to solve a word problem involving an old pocket watch. They discuss gears, rotation and accuracy.
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Train Problem
For this algebra worksheet, students are given a word problem and asked to use algebra to solve it. They have to calculate the speed of a train and a car if they are both moving at a constant rate. There is an answer key.
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Prime Problem
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve a word problem where they fill a grid with numbers from 0-9. This problem is a variation of sodoku. There is an answer key.
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The Two Number Problem
In this number problem worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about squaring numbers. Students find two different numbers that are equal when they are squared.
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Yes or No Logic Problem
In this statistics worksheet, students solve word problems using statistics and probability. They solve a riddle identifying the probability of the event occurring.
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Days of the Week – Word Scramble
In this word scramble learning exercise, students use their problem solving skills to unscramble 7 sets of letters to reveal each of the days of the week.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Write a Number Sentence
In this number sentence activity, students read through an example problem explaining how to solve a story problem using a number sentence. They then solve the 3 story problems on the activity.
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The Chicken Soup Problem
In this algebra worksheets students rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They use order of operation to solve for the variables used as they relate to multiplication and addition. There is an answer key.
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The Birthday Problem
In this probability worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about birthdays. Students determine the number of people needed for a 50% chance of two people sharing the same birthday.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #29
This worksheet requires completing a crossword puzzle by determining the answers to 28 math problems, math equations, and various word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division strategies.
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Integers and Words
For this math worksheet, 4th graders will practice converting integer values to and from words. The teacher can select either or both directions. Additionally, the teacher can select the highest place value that is used in the...
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School Bus Minutes
In this interpreting data activity, students examine table regarding time spent on the school bus. Students respond to 5 short answer questions that require them to read the data and use their problem solving skills.
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Computer vs Human Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students compare the way a human would solve an equations as compared to a computer. There is one problem with a solution key.
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Full Multi-Digit Division Word Problems
In this full multi-digit division word problems worksheet, students examine, analyze and determine how to solve division word problems with multi-digit divisors and quotients.
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Write and Evaluate Algebraic Expressions
Once your math class is adept at writing expressions, challenge them with a few word problems! There are six real-world scenarios for which learners must come up with a representative variable expression. Take CCSS.Math.Content.6.EE.2.a...
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Interpret Graphs of Ordered Pairs
Middle and high schoolers solve four word problems based on three different graphs of ordered pairs which show the amount of money spent on lunch on particular days. Next, learners are given two equations of functions, and an x value and...
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Exploring the Large Hadron Collider
On this physics handout, pupils read about the Hadron Collider used to make new sub-atomic particles by accelerating protons. They solve 6 math problems that include translating electron volts to Joules. This is geared toward high school...