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Problem-Solving Strategy: Write an Equation
In this problem solving strategy worksheet, middle schoolers practice writing equations as they respond to 4 questions that enable them to solve 2 word problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving: Multiplying Integers
The rules for multiplying integers are important for middle schoolers to internalize. In this worksheet, students practice these rules using simple word problems. The worksheet is designed to be used with the Houghton Mifflin math series...
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Singapore 4th Grade Math Worksheet: 10: Fractions
In this problem solving worksheet, students read and solve 20 word problems. The problems will require reading a short paragraph each, but use basic operations to solve. All problems contain fractions.
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Pentagon Island
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve word problems through graphing. They calculate how many different ways to make a trip from a train station to different destinations. An answer key is provided.
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Saving Money
In this consumer math worksheet, 5th graders read a word problem describing a money earning scenario. Students solve to answer two short-answer questions about the word problem.
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Leveled Problem Solving: Percents and Proportions
In this percent/proportions worksheet, learners solve a set of 6 short word problems; all problems involve percent and/or proportions.
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Problem Solving: Use the Remainder
In this remainder worksheet, students solve 6 word problems that include remainders, then tell how the remainder was used. Students are given a "hint" for problem number 1.
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Tostado Family Car Rental
Students write equations for word problems. In this algebra lesson, students represent the cost of a car rental plan using equations. They use systems of equations to find the best deal when renting a car.
Illustrative Mathematics
Finding a 10% increase
A quick problem to test your mathematicians' knowledge on percent increase. Two different solutions are provided, mental math and computing. Ask your learners to include a description of what they did to supplement their answer.
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Social Problems
An adult ESL class brainstorm what they believe to be the major problems in Namibia. In groups, they use the list of problems and put them into the order of the most critical and the reasons why. They research possible solutions and...
Novelinks
The Book Thief: The Power and Influence of Words
To culminate a study of Markus Zusak's The Book Thief, individuals craft a persuasive essay in which they assume the voice of a member of one of the political parties during the early 1920s, and advocate that their party offers the...
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Math Puzzle Picture
The key to solving this puzzle lies in the addition skills of young learners. The first step is to answer a series of decimal addition problems organized in a 4x5 grid. Then cut apart the page of puzzle pieces, each one including an...
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Linear Programming
In this linear programming learning exercise, learners solve and complete 6 different word problems related to programming. First, they define the variables in each problem and write a system of inequalities. Then, students graph the...
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Partial Quotient
Students study what occurs in the division process, rather than just following prescribed steps. They expand number sense to include integers and perform operations with whole numbers, simple fractions, and decimals. They write a word...
Illustrative Mathematics
Kimi and Jordan
A single activity gets your math class to solve a word problem using two linear equations and two variables. They compare the summer earnings of Kimi and Jordan and then graph the solutions to determine who will save the most money in a...
Raytheon
Time Goes By!
In this time worksheet, students complete problems about time including addition and subtraction, word problems, fill in the blanks, elapsed time, and more. Students complete 64 problems total.
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Review for the Second Exam -
In this probability instructional activity, students solve eight math problems involving various scenarios enveloped with the concept of probability. Lastly analyze specific data frequencies to draw a histogram.
PBL Pathways
Medical Insurance 2
Make an informed decision when choosing a medical insurance provider. An engaging lesson asks your classes to write piecewise models to represent the cost of different medical plans. The project-based learning activity is a variation of...
Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Read Across America
Celebrate the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss on Read Across America Day with a collection of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics activities, each linked to a popular Dr. Seuss story.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Lottery
A probability activity presents a lottery game as an idea for a fundraiser. Pupils analyze the game to determine the number of possible outcomes, then determine whether the game would be a good way to raise funds and to support...
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Organizing and Understanding, Step-by-Step
Use this number comparison and counting worksheet as an overhead projection for the whole class, because the answer is explained on the bottom half of the sheet. Cover the answer and reveal it once learners have tried it themselves. They...
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Multiples of 7
What is three sevens? What about five sevens? Practice times tables with a worksheet that provides several ways to multiply seven by different numbers. The last section features two word problems and spaces to write the answers. This...
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A Problem in Satellite Synchrony
In this satellite synchrony worksheet, students use a spreadsheet or Least Common Multiples to solve 4 problems related to the satellite orbits, orbital periods and their synchronicity. Students determine when the satellites launched in...
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March Madness
In this algebra instructional activity, 11th graders rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols. They follow given clues to figure out which team was seeded where and who won. There is an answer key.