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The Tortoise And The Hare

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use the children's story of The Tortoise And The Hare in order to investigate the graphing of equations. The story is converted to an algebraic word problem for them to solve. Students investigate the relationships of data and...
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Is It Linear?

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Math apprentices are introduced to the components of a linear relationship. In groups, they write story problems that incorporate this relationship and relates to the real world. They give their problem to the class for them to solve.
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Problem Solving Using Math

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students solve real life scenarios using algebra. In this word problem lesson plan, students use different websites dealing with engineering as it relates to the real world and math. They use other resources such as magazines to solve...
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Marriage Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve word problems involving marriage and children to explore the concept of algebraic equations. There is an answer key with this word problem.
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MHP Problems

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems using algebraic expressions and equations. There is an answer key with this word problem.
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Algebra Class

For Students 10th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, 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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Modeling in Algebra

For Students 8th
In this modeling in algebra worksheet, 8th graders solve ten different types of algebra problems, including 5 word problems. They first complete each table, describe the pattern used, and determine the 20th and nth term for each....
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The Bee Problem

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols. They calculate the distance flown before the impact of the two objects occurs. An answer key is provided.
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The Two Professors Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, students solve a word problem using algebra. They have to decipher the riddle to get the correct answer. There is an answer key.
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The Fort Collins Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 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 Ten Numbers Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra instructional activity, students are asked to use algebra to solve a word problem. They place numbers from 1-10 on a grid without having consecutive numbers touching. There is an answer key.
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Humidifier Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students are given a word problem and asked to use algebra to solve it. They figure out what to settings on a humidifier should be based on the temperature outside. There are 3 questions with an answer key.
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The Number Sequence Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, learners 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

For Students 9th - 10th
For 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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Train Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
In 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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Missionaries and Cannibals

For Students 7th - 9th
In this missionaries and cannibals worksheet, students read a word problem and use logic and deductive reasoning to solve the problem.  This one-page worksheet contains one problem.  Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
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Unit Fraction Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, students rewrite word problems using the unit fraction conversion method. They follow clues to determine the values of each letter and answer the question. There is an answer key.
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Multiplication/ Division Equations

For Students 7th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students are given 22 problems involving roots, simplifying algebraic expressions and solving algebraic equations.
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The Bing Crosby Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem using equations. They have to find the value of each letter given in the problem. There is an answer key.
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Hand Bell Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students use a word problem to solve the Hand Bell Problem. They are given information about the problem and also the solution to the problem.
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Scales Problems

For Students 4th - 8th
In this scales worksheet, learners find the weight of the shapes on the scale by comparing it to the other side, and make up their own problems. Students complete 5 sets of problems.
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Powerball Problem

For Students 9th
In this algebra activity, 9th graders figure out the pay out to a powerball after taxes. They also calculate the odds of winning the Powerball. There is an answer key with this word problem.
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The Holiday Greeting Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra activity, students solve word problems using equations that represent the problem at hand. There is one question with an answer key.
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Prime Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, 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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