Many students like to play sports and the equipment that goes with it costs money. The resource sets up an inequality that gives a total amount needed to purchase the equipment and the initial amount of money already obtained. In order...

How do I solve a two-digit multiplication problem? Your class tackles this question by walking through problem solving methods. They first investigates and applies traditional multiplication methods, and they then compare those with...

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 observe and demonstrate how to decipher and organize the information in a math word problem and apply mathematical concepts to different story problems. They discuss the parts of a story problem, and write their own original...

In this number sentence worksheet, students use the problem solving strategy of understand, plan, solve, and look back to help them write number sentences to solve the word problem.

Students explain how to solve an algebraic word problem using correct grammar and punctuation.  In this math and writing lesson, students are given a word problem and must write down  directions to solve it. 

Second graders use M&M candies to graph colors, illustrate story problems and practice hands-on math. They use spreadsheets, worksheets and graphs to organize math problems that use M&M's.

In this number sentence learning exercise, students solve the word problems by writing a number sentence for each problem. Students solve five word problems.

Second graders solve various multiplication math word problems involving cars and people, fish and fish bowls, and tables and table legs. They write and solve multiplication story problems related to whole numbers, addition, subtraction,...

In this math learning exercise, students solve 10 word problems in which all 4 basic operations are used. The story problems are spaced so students have ample room to calculate their answers.

In this problem solving strategy activity, students practice writing equations as they respond to 4 questions that enable them to solve 2 word problems.

In this problem solving strategies instructional activity, students use logical reasoning to understand, plan, solve, and look back at a word problem.

In this problem solving strategy worksheet, 6th graders solve a story problem using the strategies of understand, plan, solve, and look back.

In this number sentences worksheet, students learn to solve the addition and subtraction word problems by writing number sentences for each problem.

Put your young mathematician's word problem creativity to the test! The directions give the class two simple addition problems with the solution, but there is a missing value to be solved. Your class will love that they can create their...

In this math worksheet, students look for the answers to the word problems. They use reading and critical thinking skills to do the appropriate operation.

In this addition word problems worksheet, learners work on counting on by tens. Students are given a story problem where they can count on by 10's to solve the problem. Learners are also asked to draw or write to explain their answer.

In this problem solving worksheet, students complete 3 questions in order to answer a word problem: understand, plan, solve and look back. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

In this addition worksheet, 1st graders add twenty-five single and double digit numbers to the number one. Students write their answers on the worksheet.

In this solving a subtraction word problem worksheet, students read the problem, draw a picture, write an equation, and create a similar story problem. Students answer four questions.

Fifth graders read and write equations. In this equation writing lesson, 5th graders use real life scenarios to write equations. Students use manipulatives, draw pictures and make tables to understand how to write equations. Students...

Students write a math story.  In this math operations and writing lesson, students work in small groups to brainstorm ideas for a math story, write a rough draft, revise their story, edit their story and add clip art.  Students...

Students review how to solve a variety of word problems, focusing on problems that have multiples of 5. They utilize the formula for using number squares and number sequencing with lowest common multiples. Number...

In this probability worksheet, students write answers as fractions. In this short answer worksheet, students solve nine problems.