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Study Jams! Creating Equations from Word Problems
Word problems are full of information waiting to be deciphered. This animated video explains how to look for the important parts and how to translate those word cues into the correct signs. Go through a problem from start to finish and...
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Number Sentences: Multiplying by 4
If your third graders have a hard time visualizing multiplication, use this worksheet to help them see the math. Pictures of hands, eggs, and houses, among others, illustrate different multiplication equations, all of which involve...
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Subtraction Sentences, Part 2
Take word problems one step further with apples, dimes, and bricks! After reading the word problems, first graders write out the subtraction sentence and solve the problems. For extra practice, bring in different items and have them...
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Applications Using Rational Equations
Algebra learners explore the concept of writing equations using rational expressions. This work sheet contains a number of word problems including reciprocal number problems, work problems, and problems can that be solved using...
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Numeracy Starters
If you like to start each day with a new math challenge or warm-up, this resource is a must have. It includes 36 slides, each containing a different math challenge that stimulates algebraic reasoning, problem solving, and basic math...
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Multiplication Basics
A great resource gets kids to start thinking about multiplication in a developmental way while building strong number sense and operational skills. Each slide contains scattered counters, which are then put into neat rows (making...
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Sports Count and Add
Learning to write equations is a good way to build foundational math skills. Learners solve 6 fill in the blank problems where they count sports related pictures, then write a math sentence or equation to describe each picture. Equations...
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Flower Comparison Activity
Elementary schoolers write equations for comparisons and make a pictograph based on their comparison. Answers included on page 2.
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Right on Time
The hour is nigh for your class to practice equivalency problems in the form of time-zone conversions. They write equations to describe elapsed time and apply problem solving strategies, including writing a plan, to solve the problems.
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Number Names
In this number names instructional activity, 3rd graders rename five numbers by using multiplication, division and three rules to write a numerical expression that equals each number.
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Writing Equations: Subtraction 0 to 20
Here are 9 subtraction problems all resulting in differences less than 20. Each problem is worded a different way: take away, minus, or subtract _ from _. This is great because it demonstrates the various ways subtraction problems may be...
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Division
In this writing equations worksheet, 6th graders fill in 10 boxes in 5 division equations involving money. Students write out each equation in the last box on each line.
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Writing equations for the picture project
Students write equations for their graphs. In this algebra lesson, students analyze graphs after they plot them using coordinate points and write an equation for the line given the slope and y-intercept. They express their answers using...
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The Math Teacher's Fish
In this fish worksheet, students read a short story about the length of a fish. They write an equation to determine the fish size. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem with the answer. This problem may be used as a problem of...
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Using Logic
In this logic worksheet, students read short story problems. They use logic to solve the problems. Students write equations to match the problem. This one-page worksheet contains two logic problems.
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Dinosaur Math
Students read How to Train with a T.Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals and solve math problems. In this dinosaur math lesson, students write a math story to go with the dinosaur story. Students discuss the needed strategies. Students complete a...
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Writing Equations for Parallel Lines
Acquaint your class with the concept of parallel lines. Learners watch a PowerPoint presentation about how to write equations of parallel lines. Their understanding of linear equations and slope is taken a step further by the exercises...
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Writing Equations of Circles
In this writing equations instructional activity, students examine given information and write the equation of a circle in standard form. This four-page instructional activity contains 30 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Forming Equations
In this math worksheet, students write the equations for the interior angles of triangles and quadrilaterals. Students are given the total number of degrees in each shape and a variable value for the angles.
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Easy Worksheet: Writing Equations of Functions
In this writing equations of functions worksheet, high schoolers solve 4 short answer problems. Students write equations of transformed parabolas and absolute value equations given a stretch/shrink factor and vertical horizontal shift.
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Robot Ramps
Students write the slope of a linear equation. In this algebra lesson, students follow a robot along a coordinate plane and create an equation to represent the ramp created. They identify the points the ramp passes through.
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JFK Assassination
Learners write equations of a line. In this algebra lesson, students investigate the assassination of JFK through linear equations. They calculate the length of given line segments.
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Regents Exam Questions A.A.2: Expressions
In this writing expressions worksheet, students solve 2 multiple choice questions. Students write an equation given a sentence and write a sentence given an equation.
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Formula for Oranges
In this writing equations worksheet, students write 1 equation given a word problem. Students write a formula to express the cost of oranges in terms of x and y.