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Every Graph Tells A Story
Seventh graders explore linear equations. In this graphing instructional activity, 7th graders explore constant rates of change. Students discover the real-life application of graphs and demonstrate their ability to read...
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Cookie Math
In this mathematics worksheet, students write a math story problem using Oreo cookies as their focus. Then they draw a picture to go with their story problem.
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Gingerbread Man Math
Students collect and explore gingerbread man data. In this math and technology lesson plan, students examine how to organize and interpret data in three formats: objects, pictures, and graphs.
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Solving Problems Using Systems of Equations Section 8.3
In this system of equations worksheet, students solve problems involving systems of equations. They read short stories, write equations relating to the information, and solve the systems of equations using the substitution or elimination...
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Applications and Problem Solving with Inequalities
In this problem solving worksheet students read short statements and translate them into algebraic inequalities. They read short stories, write algebraic equations, and solve them. There are 16 problems on this two-page worksheet.
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Extra Practice 44: Solving Problems Using Quadratic Equations
In this quadratic worksheet, students read short stories, write quadratic equations and use their problem solving skills to solve the equation. Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of a diagonal, dimensions of a...
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Grade 2: Texas Problem Solving
Second graders use numerical data about Texas to write and solve real-life problems involving addition and subtraction (or multiplication and division). They work in pairs to choose three numerical facts about Texas to use to make up...
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Rooster's Off To See the World Number-Sense
Students recognize how numbers are used in number stories. In this Rooster's Off To See the World lesson plan, students participate in the story. Students complete a number activity and work on the computer to illustrate a number...
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Have Block Party!
Young scholars discover that the possibilities are limitless in this block-building activity. In this early childhood, problem solving lesson plan, students develop social, problem-solving, math, and language skills using a specific...
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Super Hero High
Students define the characteristics of a hero by creating their own fictional superhero. In this film making lesson, students write the background of a superhero character and storyboard scenes from a movie they would like to make....
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Guess My Rule: Diversity of Learners Adaptation
Students write equations if they change the data of the population to find patterns. They look for patterns in the data regarding male to female ratio (using the lowest possible). Students write a short story for the data that changes...
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Alaska Virtual Field Trip
Students participate in an on-line virtual field trip to the state of Alaska. In this U.S. Geography lesson, students research several Internet sites dealing with travel to Alaska and activities to participate in. Students create story...
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Addition Stories: Practice
In this addition worksheet, 1st graders tell a story about five pigs using different colored counters. Students practice using counters to represent the various parts of an addition story.
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Firewood Problem
Students write and solve their own story problems. They determine the cost of firewood by the cord. They organize their data in graphs and charts.
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Solving Problems
High schoolers, in groups, use logic and mathematical reasoning to solve given problems. Afterwards, they summarize strategies used to solve the problem and discuss a variety of ways to solve the situation. Individually, students...
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Model Subtraction
In this early childhood math practice worksheet, students show the stories with counters and record the numbers in order to solve 6 subtraction story problems.
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Use the Distributive Property
In this distributive property instructional activity, students read 6 story problems and write the appropriate equation or expression to solve. The distributive property of multiplication will be used.
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Subtract to Find a Part
In this early childhood math practice worksheet, learners practice using counters to solve 6 subtraction story problems.
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How Many Are Left?
In this early childhood math practice worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 4 story problems that require them to add or subtract 1 digit numbers.
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Before, After, Between
In this number order practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to use a number line to solve.
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Order Three-Digit Numbers
In this number order practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to order 3-digit numbers to solve.
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Relate Percents to Fractions and Decimals
In this relating percents to fractions and decimals practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Fractions and Decimal Equivalents
In this fractions and decimal equivalents instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Spending Spree
Students collect objects to use in a classroom store. In groups, they must place a value on each object and take turns spending their fake dollar in the store. They predict how much they can buy and use addition and subtraction to...