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Worksheet
Curated OER

Work Backward

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math word problems worksheet, learners work backwards to find the answers to problems with one digit numbers. Students complete 6 problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Work Backward

For Students 5th - 6th
In this problem solving worksheet, learners solve two word problems that require them to work backward to find the original number. There is an example provided.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 6th - 7th
In this word problem strategy worksheet, students solve and complete 11 statements related to solving a word problem in steps. First, they determine what is needed and what is important in the problem. Then, students explain how they...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 6th - 7th
In this word problem strategy worksheet, students solve and complete 11 different steps related to solving a given word problem that includes a growing pattern. First, they determine what is needed and what information is important in...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Guess and Check, Work Backward

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Develop and use the strategies of guess and check and work backward.
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Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Daisy Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills by playing this interactive game. The game's rules are simple, but play requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. You can change the settings and see if your strategy works...
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Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Two Stones Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Sharpen your problem-solving and strategy skills while playing the interactive game, Two Stones. The rules are simple, but the game requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. Watch as the play proceeds to see what it takes...
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Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Counter Roundup

For Students K - 1st
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills playing this interactive game, Counter Roundup. The rules are simple but the game requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. There is a "Get Printable Page," link at the top...