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Word Problems That Involve the Mean (II)
In this word problem instructional activity, learners examine real world problems. They compute the mean, median, and mode of given problems. This one-page instructional activity contains 5 multi-step problems. Answers are provided.
Curated OER
Simple Strategies
Here is a fabulous lesson plan on problem solving strategies for your charges. In it, learners are presented with many excellent techniques they can use when faced with a multi-step math word problem. Some terrific blackline masters are...
Curated OER
Tax, Tip and Discount Word Problems
Young scholars solve problems involving tax, tips and discounts. In this algebra lesson, students convert between percents and decimals. They calculate commission using conversion from percents and fractions.
Scholastic
Study Jams! Simplest Form
Make math simple with this step-by-step presentation on fractions in their simplest form. Multiple approaches are introduced including, most efficiently, the division of numerators and denominators by their greatest common factor. Work...
Curated OER
Working With Scientific Notation
In this scientific notation worksheet, learners read about the discovery of new planets. They use scientific notation to identify the number of miles from one planet to the next. Students determine how long it would take to travel, when...
Elementary AMC
Earth Day Math
Take some time this Earth Day to nourish the growth of your young mathematicians with this series of task cards. Whether it's the four basic operations, place value, money, or elapsed time, these conservation-themed problems will engage...
Curriculum Corner
Fifth Grade Summer Math Booklet
A 33-page packet focuses on fifth-grade math concepts. Learners practice rounding numbers to the hundred thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens, ones, hundredths, thousandths, and hundred thousandths. They also compare whole numbers and...
Newspaper Association of America
By the Numbers: Mathematical Connections in Newspapers for Middle-Grade Students
A cross-curricular resource teaches and reinforces mathematical concepts with several activities that use parts of a newspaper. Scholars use scavenger hunts to find the different ways math is used in the paper along with using data...
Curated OER
Investigation: Linear Quadratic Systems
Investigate linear quadratic systems and pose this question: Do all linear quadratic systems have two solutions? Do they all have a solution? Learners solve systems of equations through graphing. They indicate the points of intersection...
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The Bellman Problem
In this bellman activity, students use addition and subtraction to total expenditures. They read a word problem and write an equation to solve it. This one-page activity contains 1 multi-step problem. The answer is provided at the...
Curated OER
The Greeley, Colorado Problem
In this Greeley, Colorado problem, students read a word problem. They use given directions and a coordinate plane to determine the number of ways to satisfy given travel conditions. This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step...
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Word Population Problem
In this population worksheet, students explore the population of the world. They determine the square miles that would be covered if the total population were standing in one spot. This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step...
Curated OER
Roman Bernardo: Solving Linear Equations
Mathematicians use an inquiry method to solve linear equations. In this linear equations lesson, students practice solving equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They solve multi-step equations and equations...
EduGAINs
Solving Linear Equations
To find x, you have to get it by itself, correct? Individuals solve a linear word problem and share their solutions with others that solved the problem in a similar fashion. They then complete a self-assessment on how they feel about...
Curated OER
Solving Equations
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the properties of equality to solve multi-step equations in one variable. The tow page worksheet contains explanation, guided examples, and fifteen practice problems. Answers are not...
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Solving Equations and Formulas
Learners rearrange equations and formulas to solve for a specified variable. Includes multi-step equations with a variety of different variables and a few real-world applications. Great for use as a study guide when presenting the...
CK-12 Foundation
Whole Number Addition: Let's Go Fishing!
Practice adding whole numbers by combining the amount of fish Alice and Bob catch. As young mathematicians work through each problem, they are asked to find one more plus the amount of fish already caught. They can manipulate the...
Curated OER
Operations for Problem-Solving
Students examine a problem and develop the best method to arrive at the solution. In this math lesson, students apply basic math skills by coming up with the correct steps to solve a word problem. Students estimate solutions as well as...
Curated OER
Systems of Equations - Problem Solving
In this systems of equations activity, students translate word problems into algebraic equations. They solve system of equations problems dealing with geometry, money, investment, angles and age problems. This five-page activity...
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Translating Word Phrases into Algebraic Expressions
Students view a PowerPoint and practice writing algebraic expressions from word phrases. In this algebra lesson, students utilize phrases such as, "plus, minus, sum, difference, increased by and subtracted from." There are 5 problems on...
Curated OER
Calculating Intervals Using Stokes' Theorem
In this calculating intervals worksheet, students calculate intervals using Stokes' Theorem. They justify their answers with words and pictures. This two-page worksheet contains 3 multi-step problems.
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Multiplying Integers
Seventh and eighth graders solve math problems where they multiply positive and negative integers. In this multiplication lesson plan, learners use slate boards to complete problems. The step-by-step plan tells you what to write and say...
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Solving Linear Equations
Use this activity for practice or review solving linear equations in one variable. Problems range from multiple-step problems involving parentheses and combining like terms, to word problems, to equations with no solution or infinitely...
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Crop Circles
Students calculate the area and circumference of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students solve word problems with circles and create formulas to calculate the area. They find the rate and complex area of a circle.