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NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: What's the Problem? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Adult learners are a challenging group to reach when teaching basic mathematical skills. This guide presents ideas and worksheets for teaching them how to solve word problems.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Exploring Patterns & Writing Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, learners will listen to the book called The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang, but before reading, students will listen for the "different" way to solve the problem on each page. After reading, learners will focus on one page...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Practice solving fraction addition and subtraction word problems. The fractions in these problems have unlike denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Multiplying Fractions by Fractions: Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
In this exercise, students practice multiplying fractions by fractions word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
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Math Drills

Math Drills: Math Word Problems

For Students 4th - 8th
Download these free worksheets to sharpen your word problem skills. Sheets focus on addition, multiplication, subtraction, division, and other math topics.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Math Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders have worked with models and strategies to solve a variety of math problems. Today they will need to use those strategies to complete the math tasks.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Solving Subtraction Number Stories in Space

For Teachers K Standards
Students will be able to solve subtraction word problems using objects.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Time Conversion Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Solve word problems to find what time an event occurred or how long an event lasted. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Exponential Functions (2)

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial investigates how to use exponential functions to solve word problems. Some topics explored are population and radioactive decay. The activity includes examples with detailed solutions.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, there are several math problems to explore and solve. Look through some solutions by famous mathematicians and expand your thinking about some interesting math concepts. Teachers of elementary grades may want to use this...
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions / Population

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A set of examples and exercises that cover how to solve population problems by using exponents and logarithms.
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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Applications and Use of the Inverse Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners explore applications of inverse functions. Topics investigated are angle of elevation, range, and right circular cones. The activity includes examples on uses of inverse functions in real situations with detailed solutions.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Writing and Solving Number Stories

For Teachers 2nd Standards
We can apply math to almost every part of the day and make math have a purpose for students.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Praxis Core Math: Algebraic Word Problems Lesson

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of simple word problems that just involve basic arithmetic operations and a single variable. Includes examples and practice questions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Finite Geometric Series Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here, students can practice solving word problems involving a finite geometric series. They receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions: Word Problems 2

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Practice solving word problems by adding and subtracting fractions. The fractions used in these problems have like (common) denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Represent Multi Step Word Problems Using Equations

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Represent multi-step word problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Equations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Compare Multi Digit Numbers Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Solve word problems by comparing whole numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Daisies in Vases

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Students will solve a word problem with various outcomes by creating a meaningful representation of the problem by using objects, pictures, or equations. An explanation is provided.
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Fundación Cientec

Cientec: Juegos Cooperativos

For Students 3rd - 8th
A small collection of 20 or so math brain teasers and word problems, in Spanish. Challenging for younger students -- they use math skills up to multiplication.
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Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Math Equation Solver

For Students 9th - 10th
Solve math problems using order of operations like PEMDAS, BEDMAS and BODMAS. This calculator solves math equations that add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative numbers and exponential numbers. You can also include...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Math: Solving Algebra Equations With Multiplication and Division

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Kids learn about Solving Algebra Equations with Multiplication and Division. Multiply or divide from both sides. Example math problems are found on the site.
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PBS

Pbs: One Variable Equations: How Much Did He Read?

For Students 6th - 8th
Visualize a word problem in multiple ways to develop your problem solving skills. This video focuses on converting a problem with fractions into a one-variable equation and alternately modeling it using unit blocks.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Inequalities With Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] CK12: Inequalities with Addition and Subtraction of Fractions