The Real Problem of the Week

Middle and high schoolers solve 20 short answer and multiple choice problems. They simplify exponential expressions, find the GCF of two integers, find the prime factorization of an integer, solve equations and inequalities, etc.

Put your learners' decimal skills to the test with these five word problems. With space for learners to write their work, the word problems contain addition and multiplication problems with money and measurement units. Use this resource...

Do your fourth graders have a hard time showing their work when solving word problems? This helpful instructional activity provides two separate spaces for students to show their work and to fill in the answer. The first problem is...

Review word problems and decimals with a activity that features everyday problems for your students to solve. Six problems provide space for both work and the solution, reinforcing the importance of showing one's work in word problems....

For upper elementary aged mathematicians, this activity provides word problem practice involving distance, money, liquid volumes, and time.

In this proportions worksheet, students use the problem solving steps of understand, plan, solve, and look back to solve four story problems using proportions.

Focus on money math as scholars solve five word problems. They must determine the correct math operation to find a solution (multiplication, division, or subtraction) and show their work in the provided space. There are two examples...

It's all about decimals in these word problems, which have scholars apply math to scenarios they will likely come across later in life. Working with multi-digit numbers and decimals to the hundredths place, learners must determine the...

Math just got real! Scholars solve seven word problems dealing with life applications for multiplication, division, and subtraction.  They show their work in a designated space, and must include units in their answers. Learners will work...

Have a whale of a time developing problem solving skills with these ocean-themed word problems. This is an excellent resource that brings math to life for young learners.