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Spreadsheet formulas
Students, while in the computer lab, practice using formulas, print options, functions and adjusting column widths while interacting with a spreadsheet program. They modify and use spreadsheets, after being given a scenario, to solve...
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Introduce Double-Digit Addition
Pupils generate a list of numbers then classify them into groups of single digit and double-digit numbers. After listening to a children's book about double-digit addition, they work with tens and ones blocks to solve double-digit...
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Can I take Action?
In this problem-solving worksheet, learners draw a diagram of their problem situation and complete 3 activities to lead them toward possible solutions. Activities include creating an action plan and writing ideas for solutions.
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Solving Problems Part 1 - Addition
In this addition worksheet, students learn how to solve basic addition story problems. They then solve the 6 addition problems in the packet. The answers are on the last 2 pages.
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Addition-Up to 20 (Sheet #2)
In this addition worksheet, students practice their adding skills. Students complete the worksheet by filling in the missing number in each of the forty addition problems.
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First and Then
In this Christmas problem solving worksheet, students solve 7 mathematical problems by first doing the work in parentheses and then solving each problem.
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Table Settings
Fifth graders explore and examine how to make organized lists and find patterns to help them solve problems. They identify, analyze and determine a rule for predicting and extending numerical patterns involving operations of whole...
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Becoming a Problem Solving
In this problem solving worksheet, students read the problem and find a solution to solve the problem, write about how the problem could be prevented, and their future actions to avoid the problem.
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Solving Problems
In this solving problems worksheet, students problem solve and calculate the answers to twelve word problems. Students show each step of their work.
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Solving Your Problems
Students listen to story about solving personal problems. They study about handling problems and practice what they have studied in real life situations. They then complete the worksheet for comprehension.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Sample Problems for Grades 1 5
The Saskatoon Board of Education gives samples of math word problems for pairs or small groups of students. At each grade level three types of problems are provided: translation, process, and realistic.
University of South Florida
Fcat: Problem Solving Strategies
This page gives students a guide for problem solving. A list of strategies is presented, and each strategy has an example to demonstrate it.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Problem Solving Database
Need some challenging problem-solving work for your students in the following areas: Discrete, Geometry, Numbers, and Code Breaking? This is the place for an enormous database of problems aimed at high school age students. They are...
Other
Puzzle Parlor
Find a collection of colorful, interactive, challenging puzzles: Hexnut Jr., Quintapaths, Roundominoes, and others.
Other
Emsl: The River Crossing Problem
The lesson plan for an interesting word problem concerning swimming and rowing across a river, being swept downstream by the current, and walking back up the other side. Basic arithmetic skills are all that are needed to approach the...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Making Thinking Visible With Math Journals
Contains plans for three lessons that ask students to write Math Journals of their thinking processes while solving problems. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as...
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K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Take From: Change Unknown Problems [Pdf]
An activity for the students to solve simple word problems.
Other
Mediation Information and Resource Center
This site is about conflict resolution, and different methods. It gives a directory to many links.
University of Florida
University of Florida: Conflict Resolution
This site presents findings of a study of the use of conflict resolution and peer mediation in middle schools. Only samples of the training and classroom materials are available.
Other
National Association for Community Mediation
This is an organization whose goal is to provide people with a safe way to solve conflicts without lengthy and costly litigation or violence.
Read Works
Read Works: No Problem!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how to solve a problem. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Patterns in Mathematics: Mystery Operations
This interactive activity allows you to change an equation's numbers in an attempt to figure out what operations are being used to control the answers.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Konigsberg Plus
See if you can solve this classic problem that Leonhard Euler first presented in 1736. Use the interactive section of this website to help you.
Other
How to Study: The Rqwqcq Strategy for Solving Math Word Problems
RQWQCQ is a good strategy to use when solving math word (or "story") problems. Each of the letters in RQWQCQ stands for a step in the strategy.