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Calendar Challenge
In this calendar challenge worksheet, 6th graders identify and complete 20 different problems that include reading a calendar illustrated on the sheet. First, they identify the days of the week. Then, they determine the days for a full...
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Then and Now. Public Health from 1900 to Today
Students analyze public health issues. In this public health lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the health concerns and diseases of the 20th and 21st centuries. Students also interview medical...
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Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read sentences containing a bold word. They identify the meaning of the word by using context clues. Students complete 4 comprehension problems.
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Using the Calendar
In this math worksheet, students use a sample calendar to learn how to solve word problems. Detailed directions are given on how to solve different kinds of problems. There is a one page information sheet and one page of 15 word problems...
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Who Dun It?
In this proofs by contradiction worksheet, high schoolers solve 1 word problem about a crime. Students use proof by contradiction to determine the criminal in the word problem.
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Given travel restrictions, find the shortest path
In this word problem activity, students solve one word problem by finding the shortest route following certain restrictions. The fully worked out solution using a tree diagram is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Why We Need Sleep
Fifth graders track how much sleep they get and list reasons sleep is important. For this health and math lesson, 5th graders keep up with their sleep times for a week and make notes about how they feel each day prior to the lesson. The...
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Buy a Vowel
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about cost. Students are given words with a certain cost and must determine how much each vowel costs assuming consonants are free.
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Sharing Strategies
In this math strategies worksheet, 3rd graders, working with a partner, study 5 word problems to determine the best math strategy to solve each problem and then share their solutions.
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The Wolf, the Goat, and the Head of Cabbage
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about crossing a stream. Students must carry 3 items over a stream while following certain requirements.
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Tricky Triangle
For this triangle worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about the lengths of a triangle. Students determine the length of the longest side given the ratio of the angle measures.
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The Three Thieves
In this algebra worksheet, learners rewrite word problems using equations. They calculate how much money each robber acquired. There is one problem with an answer key.
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Five Daughters
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve a word problem about a man with 5 daughters. They calculate what the fortune of each daughter will be. There is a solution to this problem.
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City-County Track Meet
In this problem solving activity, students solve 1 word problem about a track meet. Students determine the number and type of medals won by each school given a set of clues.
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All In the Family
For this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems into algebraic expressions and solve the equation. They examine sport coaches and decide which ones have experience in ranking, school, and length of service.
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The Lottery Ptoblem
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems related to the real world scenario of winning the lottery. There is an answer key provided.
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Feasting in the Afternoon
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 1 word problem by arranging guests around a round table. Students are given restrictions and clues on how the guests can be seated.
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Football Pairings
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite word problems into algebraic equations. They figure out which team will be playing each other for football season.
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Strange Days
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using equations. They figure out what "it" is by solving the clues given. There is 1 problem with an answer key.
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Twenty Dollar Puzzle
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about making change for a $20 bill. Students determine the most money in the form of the stated denominations one could have without being able to make change for $20.
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Arithmetricks
In this math worksheet, students answer word problems based on previous knowledge or given the clues in the sentences. There are 14 questions with an answer key.
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Algebra Class
In this algebra learning exercise, students analyze a word problem and figure out how many males and females are in their class. There is an answer key to this question.
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Magic Square
In this algebra worksheet, students are given a word problem to solve using a magic square with 5 missing numbers. Their job is to find these numbers using algebra.
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Not Sold At 7-11
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite a word problem using algebraic expressions. They have to figure out how many whole numbers can't equal the total when buying milk and bread.