Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: At the Park
Students will solve a variety of word problems with differing levels of difficulty. They may use objects, pictures, or equations to represent their solutions.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 20 Tickets
Students are given a word problem with multiple solutions. They are challenged to solve the problem using manipulatives, to draw a picture to represent their work, and possibly record their responses using equations. Examples of...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Saving Money 2
The purpose of this task is for learners to relate addition and subtraction problems to money and to situations and goals related to saving money. A problem is given that will contain multiple solutions, this allows students to think...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Pencil and a Sticker
The following problem is posed to the class: A pencil costs 59 cents, and a sticker costs 20 cents less. How much do a pencil and a sticker cost together? The solution with explanation is included on this site.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Daisies in Vases
Learners will solve a word problem with various outcomes by creating a meaningful representation of the problem by using objects, pictures, or equations. An explanation is provided.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 3.oa the Class Trip
The purpose of this instructional task is for students to solve a two-step word problem and represent the unknown quantity with a variable. This task also addresses the concept of scarcity. Aligns with CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.D.8 Solve...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 3.oa the Stamp Collection
This task uses language, half of the stamps, that learners associate with multiplication by the fraction 1/2. Students will understand half of 120 to mean the number obtained by dividing 120 by 2. For learners who are unfamiliar with...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 1.oa Maria's Marbles
This lesson plans has students solve word problems about marbles using addition or subtraction within 20.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Telling Time Word Problems
In this exercise, students practice telling time word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get step-by-step elapsed time hints and try questions repeatedly. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.A.1 Tell and write...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Round Decimals Word Problems
Solve word problems by rounding decimals Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Compare Decimals Word Problems
Solve word problems by comparing decimals Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Systems of Equations: Age Word Problems
Solve age word problems with a system of equations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Two Step Addition Sums to 100 Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to break down a word problem into two steps to solve an addition problem with numbers up to 100. The video is followed by a series of practice...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Subtracting One Digit Numbers in 2 Steps Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Practice problems where students subtract one-digit numbers in two step word problems. A helpful video pops up if students are solving the problems incorrectly to...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Parallelogram Problems
Learners explore the geometry topic of parallelograms. The word problems include detailed solutions.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Everyday Math
Learners will work as a class to solve word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and simple fractions. To culminate the lesson, students will create their own word problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding and Subtracting Fractions Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The mathematics resource includes a video and practice problems. The video is a tutorial on how to solve a subtraction word problem involving fractions with common...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding or Subtracting Lengths in One Step
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to add and subtract measurements of length from a given word problem. The video is followed by practice problems covering the topics in the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Comparing With Two Step Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video is a 2 part word problem using addition and subtraction of 2-digit numbers. The video is followed by practice problems to assess student understanding of...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Introduction to Problem Solving
A guide to solving problems involving numbers, rectangles, and angles. You'll learn how to employ Polya's four steps: understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, and look back.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Nursery Rhyme Word Problems
In this lesson learners will create basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems using common nursery rhymes. Students will distinguish the key elements of word problems and incorporate those elements into a...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Put Together or Take Away?
First graders learn the basics of 1.OA.1 by mixing addition and subtraction word problems from day 1. The focus question is: Put together or take away?
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Addition Word Problems Within 10
Practice solving word problems by adding small numbers (numbers 10 or less).
ABCya
Ab Cya: Molly's More or Less Quest
Molly is back in a More or Less Quest! This educational activity provides word problems with manipulatives for kids to practice comparing more or less. The word problems are read aloud and have objects that can be used for counting and...