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Word Problem Solving Strategies
In this word problem solving strategies worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 11 different problems and questions related to identifying word problems. First, they explain what the problem is telling them to do and what is important....
Kelly's Kindergarten
April Daily Resources
Spring has sprung in your classroom! An entire month of activities relating to spring prompts learners to color, draw, write, and work on phonics.
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Problem-Solving Strategies in Word Problems
Learners examine how to determine which strategy to use to solve word problems. In this word problem strategy lesson, students listen to a lecture on the process of using different strategies to solve math problems. They look at guess...
Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies
Circumference & Area Worksheet 2
With plenty of problems to chose from, this series of worksheets provides you different types of area and circumference problems. Your learners can plug diameter and radius in to solve, or they can work backward when the area or...
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Word Problem Solving Strategies
In this word problem strategy instructional activity, students solve and complete 11 statements related to solving a word problem in steps. First, they determine what is needed and what is important in the problem. Then, students explain...
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Word Problem Solving Strategies
In this word problem strategy worksheet, students solve and complete 11 different steps related to solving a given word problem that includes a growing pattern. First, they determine what is needed and what information is important in...
Science Geek
Stoichiometry
Watch your class react when you tell them they're going to study stoichiometry! The lesson demonstrates four examples. Scholars must write and balance the chemical equation and then make the conversion to find the correct mass or volume....
Teacher's Corner
The Magic School Bus: Plays Ball Video
Join the Magic School Bus crew as they take a field trip to the baseball field. Learners respond to questions as they watch the video.
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Solve for Scale Factors Using Proportions
Eighth graders solve problems using proportions with scaled drawings. They work with maps and blue-prints discussing scales and plans and examine different polygons and figure out the scale factors or proportions they have been changed by.
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Solving Subtraction Equations
In this solving subtraction equations worksheet, 6th graders read examples of using fact families, working backwards or using inverse operations, then solve eight subtraction equations with variables.
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Proving Quadrilateral Properties
Working backwards can sometimes help you see a path to solving a problem. In this chapter, properites of quadrilaterials are proven by looking at flowcharts and working the probem backwards. Worked through examples are given, along with...
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Word Problem Solving Strategies
In this word problem strategy instructional activity, students solve and complete 11 different problems and questions related to growing patterns. First, they identify what they know and what information is important. Then, students...
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Word Problem Solving Strategies
In this word problem strategy worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 11 different problems and short answer questions related to double coins. First, they determine what they know and what is important information. Then, students...
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Word Problem Solving Strategies Cookies
In this story problem activity, students read about Ralph and Sandra splitting up the cookies they baked. Students use division and multiplication to figure out how many cookies Ralph and Sandra started with. This activity contains 10...
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Number Sentences
Fifth graders become familiar with problem solving strategies of guess and check and working backwards. They demonstrate the basic concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using a math sentence.
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Not So Snappy 2
In this math worksheet, learners learn to use problem solving strategies such as making a list, guess and check, working backwards and drawing a diagram. Students read and solve 6 sentences.
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Human Coordinate Plane, Using the Distance Formula
Students write the distance formula to solve equations for finding the distance between 2 points. In this distance formula lesson plan, students also write sentences explaining why their formulas would work.
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Factoring Trinomials
Students factor trinomials using algebra tiles and blocks. In this algebra lesson, students complete a trinomials station activity. They work backwords to find their answers and discuss their steps in a group.
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Counting Back and Counting On
Read aloud your choice of books about counting on and counting back (a list is provided, or tell stories of your own). Your learners will write horizontal equations to portray what happens in the story. They build a paper chain and...
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Calculate Volume and Surface Area
In this geometry skills instructional activity, students solve 4 problems that require them to calculate volume and surface area of geometric figures. In 2 problems students work backwards to calculate length.
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The Five Number Game
Learners explain what it means to square numbers. They explain what it means to cube numbers. Students define prime numbers using their own language. They are introduced to the problem by playing one game as a class.
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Equations and Inequalities Projects
Young scholars compose equations and inequalities whose solutions are the integers 1-31 and utilize them to number one month of a calendar. They take notes on two ways to work backwards from a solution: by using the number and by setting...
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A Chair for Mr. Bear
Students listen to Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and work collaboratively to create a chair for a small stuffed animal that will allow it to sit upright and withstand a short drop out of Legos. Students write about the engineering...
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Money Matters
Students practice spending money by completing math word sentences. In this economics lesson, students utilize problem solving strategies to complete word problems written on the board involving making purchases with money. Students...