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Using the Correct Vocabulary to Solve Problems
Third graders examine the vocabulary and strategies to be used with addition, subtraction, and multiplication word and story problems. They observe the teacher solve a variety of problems, then write and illustrate their own original...
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Making Number Stories: Multiplication
in this number story learning exercise, students write number stories about the multiplication equations and answers on the page. There are 2 problems on this learning exercise.
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Writing Addition Number Stories Using Three Digit Numbers
In this writing number stories worksheet, 3rd graders practice writing word problems for addition problems that use three digit numbers. They read an example at the top of the page which is shown next to the picture of cartoon-like mouse.
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Representations of a Line
Line up to learn about lines! Scholars discover how to express patterns as linear functions. The workbook then covers how to graph and write linear equations in slope-intercept form, as well as how to write equations of...
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Christmas Subtraction Worksheet
Find the differences by counting the Christmas objects that correspond to the word problem. There are 3 problems total each requiring learners to write the equation that describes their answer.
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How Many Raisins?
Young scholars study the concept of addition. They create verbal number stories with numbers from one to five. They draw a slice of bread with a line down the middle and cut the bread shapes out of a "slice of bread" and a handful of...
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Activity Guide for Snow
Create a cross-curricular learning experience around a shared reading of Cynthia Rylant's book Snow. From writing poetry and a singing a song about snow, to creating paper snowflakes and solving math story problems, this resource...
Primary Junction
Adding Tens
Build on your learners' confidence in quick addition as they discover strategies to add tens to two-digit numbers. After reviewing counting by 10's, they discuss tactics to add multiples of 10 to other numbers. They visualize how to...
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Integrating Language Arts and Math
Here are simple ideas to integrate math and language arts skills.
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Number Lines and Bead Strings
Students solve addition and subtraction problems using strings of beads and number lines. They mentally perform addition and subtraction problems, and write and solve story problems involving whole numbers.
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I Want It All!
Third graders understand the economics of choices in buying. In this goods and services lesson, 3rd graders participate in activities to make choices about purchases. Students write stories, answer questions, and complete worksheets to...
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Animal Stickers
In this problem solving with money worksheet, students examine 6 animal stickers with marked prices. Students write a number sentence to solve each of 4 story problems.
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Solving Open Sentences Involving Absolute Value
In this math worksheet, young scholars solve 6 open sentences and graph solutions using a line graph. Students then express 2 story problems in terms of inequalities. Young scholars then write open sentences for 2 graphs.
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Percent Fact Sheet
In this math worksheet, students are given 9 percentage problems that involve conversion, variables, story problems and fractions.
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Add Integers 1
In this math worksheet, students are given 25 problems involving negative numbers, positive numbers, variables, patterns and story problems.
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Variables on Both Side
For this math worksheet, students are given 12 algebraic equations to solve. Students are then given 3 story problems to write in equation form and solve.
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Capitol Calculations
Students engage in a lesson of writing story problems about the capitol building. They conduct research using the internet to find data involving numbers to build a resource bank to draw information for the writing of problems. The...
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Math Maven's Mysteries
In these story problem worksheets, students read the story problem 'Mystery of the Peculiar Zoo.' Students use the information within the story to then solve the problems. Students use their multiplication and division skills to...
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Evaluating Expressions Using Tiles
Sixth graders are shown a variety of algebraic equations. In groups, they use tiles to represent each expression in the equations. To end the lesson, they solve story problems with one and two unknown variables. Individuals share their...
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Complete Multiplication Column Stories
For this multiplication worksheet, students create the equation for multiplication word problems and solve the problem. Students complete 5 problems.
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Sentence Match
Fifth graders explore the concept of equivalency. For this math lesson, 5th graders write their own word problems and pair them to appropriate algebraic number sentences.
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Time Problems
In this math worksheet, students solve the problem according to using the problem solving methods based upon the theme of time.
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Arrays Hooray
Second graders write and solve story problems which involve whole numbers, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. They solve multiplication problems by using strategies other than counting all. They interpret and solve...
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Book Title: Ten Flashing Fireflies
This lesson engages learners in a variety of activities to build 1 to 1 correspondence, estimation, and problem solving skills. They discuss problem solving strategies, hear the story Ten Flashing Fireflies, compose their own word...