CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: One Step Subtraction Numbers to 100 Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video is a subtraction word problem that describes how to subtract using regrouping. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess student...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Guessing the Correct Numbers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to break down a statement to determine the value of a number given two different constraints. The video is followed by a series of practice...
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Valentine Marbles
Explore estimation through this lesson plan designed to engage students.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Guess and Check, Work Backward
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Develop and use the strategies of guess and check and work backward.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Problem Solving Plan, Solve a Simpler Problem
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve a simpler problem first to help you solve a more difficult word problem.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Reasoning About Fractions
Apply the reasoning and proof standard to a problem based on the Fraction Tracks game. Students practice building fractions by combining fraction pieces.
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Identifying Patterns
Determine which shape completes the pattern in this interactive exercise.
Hopelink
Hopelink: Math Lesson Idea: Word Problems
Teach your young scholars to reason with language and to use imagery to translate language into mathematical equations.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Reading Comprehension Through Math Problem Solving
Contains plans for two lessons designed to help primary students' reading comprehension with mathematical story problems. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Exploring Patterns & Writing Word Problems
In this lesson, students will listen to the book called The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang, but before reading, students will listen for the "different" way to solve the problem on each page. After reading, students will focus on one page...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Predicting, Finding, and Justifying Solutions to Problems
Given application problems, the student will use appropriate tables, graphs, and algebraic equations to find and justify solutions to problems.
University of Texas at Austin
Mathematics Teks Toolkit: Hooked on Problem Solving
Students will take a closer look at numbers to determine patterns within them.
Other
Welcome to mr.r's World of Math!!!
At this site, math word problems are presented in an exciting and creative format. Students attempt to find solutions to hilarious situations using their mathematical skills. To do this they must solve various math problems in a certain...
TOPS Learning Systems
Top Science: Make a Slide Rule [Pdf]
An activity where students create a slide rule, and learn how to use it for calculation.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Cyberchase: Crack Hacker's Safe
This resource provides an interactive game which involves number, color, and shape patterns. Click on the help button when additional help is needed.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: 2.6 Problem Solving Basics for One Dimensional Kinematics
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Apply and problem-solving steps strategies to solve problems of one-dimensional kinematics and Apply strategies to determine whether or not the result of a problem is...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Compare With Multi Step Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to compare numbers in a word problem using multiple operations to find given values and the solutions to the questions posed in the problem. The...
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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Folding Way New Origami
Explore origami and the use of mathematical patterns to create patterns and folds. Watch a video, answer questions and learn more.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Need for Speed
After viewing an introductory illustrated podcast on speed, distance, time, and velocity, middle schoolers explore distance-time graphs using interactive websites. Working in cooperative learning groups, students will investigate the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Using Scale Factors: Drawing Your Body to Scale
Teachers will use this lesson to review and apply skills involving scale factors. Teachers will use illuminations website to review scale factor. Then learners will be given instructions to draw their bodies to scale.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Estimation Station
During this lesson, young scholars will learn the difference between estimation and guessing. Knowing how to estimate is an essential skill that will help students determine approximate totals as well as check the reasonableness of their...