Could your third graders use some more practice on the five times table? Six word problems guide pupils through the steps to solve multiplication and division problems with multiples of five. Two examples show them exactly how to use the...

After reading a one-page passage on how to understand and solve distance/rate problems, young mathematicians answer six word problems that have them correctly set up the formula in order to solve for the distnace, rate, or time in the...

Money and measurement are often expressed as decimal numbers. Here are 20 well-worded problems intended to put decimal numbers in a real-world context. Learners will add, subtract, multiply, and divide to determine the answer to each...

In this problem solving worksheet, students use their knowledge of decimals, estimation, multiplication, and division to solve story problems. Students solve eight problems. 

In this dividing money activity, students solve 5 word problems in which sums of money are divided by single divisors. Students answer in dollars and cents.

Don't lose your marbles! This simple story problem helps make teaching division with fractions much easier. Work on this problem along with the lesson titled, How Many Servings of Oatmeal? to highlight the difference between...

Introduce young mathematicians to the process of dividing fractions with a hands-on math lesson. Using the help of fraction strips and other visual models, children work through a series of example problems as they...

How do you apply the traditional division algorithm to polynomials? Here is an Algebra II lesson that extends the use of the division algorithm to polynomials. After establishing the concept of long division, synthetic division and the...

Challenge your class with this problem solving activity. Learners answer the seven problems using division and multiplication skills.

There's a party going on! Learners examine an image of a birthday party and answer 10 analysis questions. They employ a variety of math skills including telling time, days of the week, division, subtraction, multiplication, addition,...

Five questions challenge mathematicians to divide whole numbers by powers of 10. A tool highlights how a bouncing decimal moves through the divisor. Question types include multiple choice and fill in the blank. A discussion question...

Fourth graders solve multiplication word problems. In this multiplication problem solving lesson, 4th graders view an example of how to group objects in a word problem. Students practice solving these word problems with partners and use...

Fifth graders practice solving word problems using highlighted strategies. In this word problem lesson, 5th graders brainstorm and  use words as clues that indicate the math operations that will be used to solve problems. They use...

For this word problem worksheet, students read story problems, write equations to match the problem and solve the equations. This four-page worksheet contains 14 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.

Mathematicians answer five word problems in an interactive practice all about repaying money using division. A calendar and moveable dollar bills aides participants in finding solutions to multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and...

Marbles to learn math? What fun! Discuss the rules of multiplication and division when applied to whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Small groups use6 marbles to design different types of multiplication and division problems, and...

Expand on young mathematicians' prior knowledge of multiplication with this series of worksheets introducing the concept of division. Covering a wide range of topics from basic fact families and single-digit...

Eight word problems help learners to problem-solve using a calculator. They'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide to find each answer. Note: The problems are intended for a British audience so all monetary values are in pounds and...

Let's use math to solve an argument. Jon and Charlie are debating about who can run farther, but who is right? That's what your class will figure out as they apply their understanding of fractions to this real-life situation. A simple,...

For this division worksheet, 4th graders problem solve 10 division math problems involving 3, 4, 5 and 6 digit whole numbers divided by single digit numbers.

In this integers learning exercise, 9th graders solve 5 different word problems that include integers. First, they determine the integers that would solve each of the given problems. Then, students determine two consecutive odd integers...

You may think your holiday pumpkins weigh a ton, but in a giant pumpkin contest, they actually do! Middle schoolers read about the winners of the 2014 giant pumpkin contests before solving three word problems involving multiplication and...

Scholars work backwards to solve word problems with a practice page that gives an answer and asks, What is the problem?

Multiplication and division of decimals by whole numbers is the focus of these assessment worksheets. Learners solve equations by showing their work in order to arrive at the correct answer.