CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Finding the New Required Amount Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must solve word problems where they divide a total amount in a new way. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:43] and a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Finding the Total Using Division Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must solve word problems using division. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:54] and a set of practice questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Mixed Operations Addition and Subtraction (Metric Capacities)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to solve word problems involving the addition and subtraction of metric units of capacity. Includes video demonstrating...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiple Rounds of Division Long Division Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must solve multi-step word problems involving division. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:57] and a set of practice...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to solve word problems that involve the multiplication and division of decimals. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiplying Decimals Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to solve word problems that involve the multiplication of decimals. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [2:10]...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiplying Mixed Numbers Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to solve word problems where they must multiply mixed numbers by first converting them to improper fractions,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiplying Two Fractions Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students solve word problems where they must multiply fractions together. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:28] and a set of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Operations on Compound Unit Lengths (Metric Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to solve word problems involving different metric units of length. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:42]...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Reducing Simplest Form Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students must solve word problems where they are asked to reduce fractions to their lowest terms. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Rounding Decimals to Specific Units in Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students practice rounding decimals to the stated place value position. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem and a set of practice...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Mixture Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to solve mixture problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Subtraction Word Problems Within 10
In this exercise, students practice subtraction word problems within 10. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Fraction Word Problem Quiz
Take a quiz that focuses on fractions in word problems. Summary of the score is shown at the end of the quiz, and students may review missed questions.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Ace: Reading Mathematics [Pdf]
This site includes a graphic organizer to help students use the ACE acronym to help them read word problems with high comprehension. In the graphic organizer, students' reading of word problems requires them to "ask" [A], "choose" [C],...
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.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Algebra: Creating Equations From Word Problems
A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short quiz on strategies for solving a word problem in an organized way using algebraic thinking.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Ace: Writing Mathematics [Pdf]
In this graphic organizer, steps for solving word problems are included. Questions for students to ask themselves for what to do to "answer" [A], "computer" [C], "check" [C], and "explain" [E] are included. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Word Problems: Multiplicative Comparison [Pdf]
Cut out the word problems and have students solve using various operations.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Mult. Equations and Comparison Statements [Pdf]
Students will solve these word problems using knowledge of comparing equations. CCSS.Math.Content.4.OA.A.1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison
Math Playground
Math Playground: Thinking Blocks: Multiplication
This interactive resource gives students opportunities to model and solve multiplication and division word problems. It is divided into multiple activites, which cover topics including finding missing products, divisors, quotients, and...
Hopelink
Hopelink: Math Lesson Idea: Word Problems
Teach your students to reason with language and to use imagery to translate language into mathematical equations.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Solving Problems and Puzzles
Lots of useful teacher resources for making problem-solving easier and more fun for students. Includes games and worksheets.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Ace: Reflecting on Mathematics [Pdf]
This site includes a graphic organizer of the ACE steps that will assist students in reflecting on their answers to word problems. The steps include having students "analyze" [A], "communicate" [C], and "extend" [E]. [Requires Adobe...