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Mammal Math
In this math word problems worksheet, students read the following questions carefully and answer the math problems. Students show their work and include the complete unit of measure in their answer.
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Word Problem 15
In this math word problems worksheet, learners read the word problems and then use the provided space to work out and solve the problem.
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Word Problems 5
In this subtraction word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use the provided space to solve the subtraction problems.
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Word Problems 6
In this time word problems activity, students read the word problems and then use the provided space to solve the counting time problem.
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Solving Word Problems
For this word problems worksheet, 6th graders read the math word problems that incorporate a variety of math skills including finding perimeter, adding decimals, converting percentages to decimals, and solving fraction equations....
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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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Making Number Stories: Multiplication
in this number story worksheet, students write number stories about the multiplication equations and answers on the page. There are 2 problems on this worksheet.
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Not So Snappy 5 Word Problems
In this math worksheet, 5th graders analyze 5 word problems in which the numbers are written in a mix of digits and words. Students read and solve the problems.
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Not So Snappy 9 Word Problems
In this math worksheet, pupils practice solving word problems which require them to make a list or work backwards to find the solution. Students read and solve 5 word problems.
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Not So Snappy 1
In this math worksheet, students solve 6 word problems. These problems are not difficult but some have a tricky question, extra information and some numbers written as words.
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Problem Solving Page 2
In this math worksheet students read 6 word problems Students solve the problems and label the answers. These are of average difficulty.
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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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Illustrate a Story Problem
Students choose a math fact or number sentence to illustrate. They then use KidPix to illustrate a story problem for the math fact or number sentence using pictures, stamps, numbers, and symbols.
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You Be The Teacher
Students create their own math problems with one restriction, the answer the teacher gives them must be kept in a sealed envelope. They may make up any kind of problem they like.
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Solving Problems
Students decide how many rides it takes at a county fair to benefit from bargain tickets.
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What You See Is What You Get
Students practice visualization as a strategy for reading and comprehending math word problems.
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
Students access web sites have classroom activity ideas for the book "Math Curse." They read what other students have written about their own math curses and try to solve word problems.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Algebra
This interactive Learn Alberta math resource offers a hands-on venue to explore and interpret word problems by evaluating and solving equations. Be sure to follow the links to the printable activities, solutions, learning strategies, and...
BBC
Bbc World Service: Figure It Out: Math and the Money Market
The learning activity investigates how math can be used in the real world. The resource shows examples of how math can be used in the stock market.
Georgetown University
Georgetown: Lesson Plan: Trivial Pursuits and Algebra
Learners will love this lesson! Students will do a number of hands on activities in groups. Learners will first solve the problem and then write a formula of how the answer may be found.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Cuckoo Caper
The famous Clockenheimer Cuckoo is missing from Clockenheimer Clocks on Main Street! Help Math Maven get it back by solving a math riddle.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Addition and Subtraction Resources
Here's an extensive selection of teacher resources to aide in teaching and reviewing addition and subtraction. You will find resources on the vocabulary used in word problems, column addition, checking addition and subtraction, games,...
NWT Literacy Council
Nwt Literacy Council: What's the Problem? [Pdf]
Adult learners are a challenging group to reach when teaching basic mathematical skills. This guide presents ideas and worksheets for teaching them how to solve word problems.
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Read Write Think: Qa Rs + Tables = Successful Comprehension of Math Word Problems
Contains plans for two lessons that explain how to use the question-answer relationship (QAR) strategy to make word problems easier to understand. In addition to objectives and standards, these instructional plans contain links to sites...