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Thanksgiving Math
In this Thanksgiving themed math worksheet, students calculate the answers to four word problems and then explain how they reached each answer.
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Word Problems 3
In this math instructional activity, students solve word problems pertaining to the cost of operating 4 different cars. Students calculate gasoline use and cost for 5 years to operate each car.
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Problem Solving Page 1
In this math worksheet students read 7 word problems. Students are to solve each word problem and label the answers. Students are also asked to illustrate each problem.
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Number Patterns and Sequences
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...
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Word Problems-No Problem!
Third graders create and solve story problems using drawing and presentation software. Working in small groups, 3rd graders create illustrated presentation slides using multiplication facts. As a class, all group multiplication problems...
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The Great Race
Students are presented with a story about two individuals running a race in which one is given a head start. Students must map the progress of the runners, create a chart examining patterns and graph the progress. In the end, students...
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Gathering Data to Problem Solve
Students, while using reading and writing strategies (subheads, prediction, skim, details, drawing inferences, etc,), solve math problems that involve gathering and representing data (addition, subtraction, multiplication). They practice...
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Math in Your Life
Examine how math fits into everyday lives by writing mathematical word problems and answering them. Middle schoolers will also practice their test taking skills utilizing different kinds of tests.
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Airplane Mathematics
The history of aerodynamics is rich with experimentation and international collaboration. Author Joyce Bryant relays this dynamic past and provides math word problems using the formula of lift, the force that makes airplanes fly. She...
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Multi-Step Problems
In this multi-step word problems instructional activity, 5th graders read the information in the word problem about finding yards of cloth used to make pillows. Students follow a multi-step approach to help them solve the problem that...
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Individualized Lesson for Student C
Pupils explain how to solve an algebraic word problem using correct grammar and punctuation. In this math and writing activity, students are given a word problem and must write down directions to solve it.
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Making Number Stories-Multiplication
In this multiplication worksheet, students solve 2 simple multiplication problems and write a short story about each. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Making Number Stories - Subtraction
In this number story worksheet, students look at 2 different subtraction problems and create their own word problem to match.
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Using Calculators to Solve Problems with Money
Second graders solve math problems. In this calculator lesson, 2nd graders practice typing money amounts into a calculator and use the calculator to solve math problems involving money.
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Math Club Worksheet #23b
In this math word problem worksheet, learners read the problem where they solve the color of a horse by deducing what each character says. Students complete 1 problem total.
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Math Club Worksheet #20b
In this math worksheet, students complete a maze that they are given going from left to right. Students complete 1 maze total.
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Thanksgiving Cross Number Puzzle
In this math crossword, students solve fifty-five puzzles to complete the crossword. The crossword has a Thanksgiving Theme.
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Problem Solving Strategies: Pre Test
In this problem solving learning exercise, students answer multiple choice questions about math word problems and choosing the best strategy to solve them. Students answer 10 questions total.
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Estimating: Post Test
In this estimation worksheet, 5th graders read math word problems about measurement, money, and more and complete multiple choice questions where they estimate the answer. Students complete 8 questions.
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The African Baobab Thinker
For this math word problem worksheet, learners complete a math word problem about the African Baobab tree. Students complete one addition word problem.
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Fishing Responsibility
In this fishing activity, students read about fishing responsibility and then answer math word problems about money, time, and fish. Students complete 3 word problems.
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The Christmas Shoppe D
In this math word problems worksheet, students complete word problems having to do with the sales chart of the items in a Christmas shop. Students complete 4 problems.
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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....
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Fractions Word Problems
In this fractions worksheet, students solve fraction word problems and number problems. Students complete 10 multiple choice problems.