Test mathematicians' knowledge of adding fractions with a brief assessment that challenges them to play teacher while correcting a peer's work. Scholars examine Carl's mathematical response, identify where he went wrong,...

There are many ways to approach finding the rational approximation of an unknown square root. Here is a problem that will help math learners make a connection between square roots and their order on a number line. As usual, determine two...

Rumor has it exponential functions help solve problems! In a kingdom filled with rumors, young scholars must determine the speed a rumor spreads. The ultimate goal is to decide how many people must know the rumor for it to spread to the...

Finding the area of a rectangle is the focus of this metric learning exercise. Here, mathematicians use their knowledge of finding the area of a shape in meters to discover how much material can fit inside a shape.

In this using logical reasoning to solve word problems worksheet, students use the logical reasoning problem solving strategy of drawing a table to solve word problems. Students solve two problems.

In this math word problem practice activity, students sharpen their math skills as they use problem solving strategies to solve 6 problems.

In this problem solving instructional activity, learners read a word problem, write sentences explaining comprehension of important information, how to check each guess, the solution, and how to check for a reasonable answer. Students...

Word problems and the strategies to solve them are the focus of this worksheet. Students are given 3 word problems and are prompted to write out their plan for solving each problem. The fourth problem tells students to write out his or...

In this problem solving strategies instructional activity, students solve and complete 9 different word problems that include money and measurement. First, they list the sub-problems for each problem, solve the sub-problems and solve the...

For this problem solving strategies worksheet, students solve and complete 5 different word problems that include logic and the process of elimination. First, they determine the number of questions asked to determine a selected number....

In this problem solving strategies worksheet, learners solve and complete 14 different word problems that include determining distance and various measurements. First, they determine the order in which girls named finished a race. Then,...

In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve word problems whose solution requires the use of a system of linear equations in two variables.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of ten multiple choice and free...

For this math worksheet, learners solve eleven math problems from a variety of topics. For example, students estimate the product of a multiplication problem.

How many more gallons of fuel does Mr. George need to fill his car to capacity? This word problem uses the unknown addend strategy to get scholars subtracting and thinking about the relationship between mathematical...

It's time for them to show you what they've learned! The review provides a sampling of the different concepts learned throughout the eight-part series. Learners solve equations by combining like terms, applying the distributive property,...

Add another strategy to the toolboxes of young mathematicians with this elementary math lesson on using number lines to add and subtract fractions.

In this problem solving strategy worksheet, 6th graders solve a story problem using the strategies of understand, plan, solve, and look back.

In this guess and check worksheet, students solve 5 word problems using guess and check and show their work. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

For this problem solving strategy worksheet, students read one story problem about collecting shells. Students answer 5 questions that outline the guess and check method. Students solve the problem.

In this problem solving instructional activity, students complete 3 questions in order to answer a word problem: understand, plan, solve and look back. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

There's more than one way to solve a math problem! Introduce your class to this concept with a reading passage. After reading, learners answer five related questions.

In this problem solving strategy worksheet, 3rd graders roll a dice three times and record the number in the hundreds, tens and ones place on the chart, then solve an addition and subtraction problem with that number.

In this problem solving skills worksheet, student solve a math word problems that requires them to review problem solving strategies covered in a chapter of study.

Number towers use addition or multiplication to ensure each level is equal. While this is common in factoring, it is often not used with algebraic equations. Solving these six questions relies on problem solving skills and being able to...