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Three Little Kittens: Addition Booklet
Students explore math problem solving strategies while reading a nursery rhyme. In this addition lesson, students learn math skills such as solving simple equations, graphing data and extending patterns while reading The Three Little...
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Pigs, Goats and Sheep
Student are able to devise and use problem solving strategies to explore problems systematically and mathematically. They also form and solve various types of equations. This activity requires some prior knowledge of equations.
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In the Bag!
Students calculate how many quarters are in a $1,000 bag (after learning the dollar value of filled coin bags). They explain their problem-solving strategy using pictures, numbers, equations, and/or words.
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5c And 9c Stamps
Fifth graders devise and use problem solving strategies to solve a post office math problem. They describe what it means for a sequence to carry on infinitely, identify patterns in linear combinations of numbers, and discuss the amounts...
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Problem Solving: Draw a Pattern challenge
In this drawing patterns to problem solve worksheet, students draw AB and AAB patterns as problem solving strategies. Students draw two answers.
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Negotiating And Resolving Conflict
Students study the art of negotiation and review problem-solving strategies. They use this information to solve problems that relate to school, United States, and world issues.
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Not So Snappy 2
In this math worksheet, students learn to use problem solving strategies such as making a list, guess and check, working backwards and drawing a diagram. Students read and solve 6 sentences.
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Courts and Bounds
Students relate what they know about boundaries on sports courts to explore range of space. In this domain and range lesson, students identify numbers needed to calculate ranges and use the problem solving strategy of making a table.
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What a Plan!
Word problems and the strategies to solve them are the focus of this worksheet. Students are given 3 word problems and are prompted to write out their plan for solving each problem. The fourth problem tells students to write out his or...
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Problem-Solving Decisions: Choose the Operation
In this problem solving worksheet, students read a story problem about the temperature at different altitudes. Students fill out an organization chart to understand the problem, plan a strategy, and then solve it.
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Problem Solving
Fifth graders read and write equations. In this equation writing lesson plan, 5th graders use real life scenarios to write equations. Students use manipulatives, draw pictures and make tables to understand how to write equations....
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Unlocking a Perfect Math Extended Response
In this math worksheet, students analyze 5 problem solving tips. Students learn to read problems carefully, diagram, label answers, and evaluate their work.
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Metric Meals
Sixth graders investigate metric measurements. In this metric measurement activity, 6th graders explore mass, capacity, and length. Students examine graduated cylinders and balance scales to obtain measurements. Resources are provided.
K12 Reader
Evaluating Efficiency
There's more than one way to solve a math problem! Introduce your class to this concept with a reading passage. After reading, learners answer five related questions.
Missouri Department of Elementary
Bursting Stereotypes
Balloons take on the role of stereotypes in an activity that asks high school freshman to generate a list of different adjectives that are frequently used to describe men and women. Then then attach a stereotypical label to a balloon and...
Novelinks
The Lightning Thief: Problematic Situation Strategy
In the novel, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, Percy is faced with a major decision. After reading, chapter 19, discuss the decision-making process Percy took, what he decided to...
Missouri Department of Elementary
Safe and Healthy Life Choices (Part 2)
Scholars listen to a presentation by a health care professional and then submit three questions they would like the speaker to discuss further.
Missouri Department of Elementary
Relationships…Quality Control
Quality relationships don't just happen. They require nurturing, patience, thoughtful communication, and honesty. Help tweens develop these relationship skills with an activity that asks them to themselves and then outline a...
Doing Maths
Metric Measurements – Length
Seven word problems make up this metric worksheet where scholars convert measurements and find the length of objects in real-world scenarios.
Missouri Department of Elementary
Respect for Self and Others—Giving and Getting the Big R
Tween find out what it means to give and get respect. After reviewing the Recipe for Relationships studied in a previous lesson, groups create a dramatization of two-minute scenario in which an individual behaves inappropriately in a...
Missouri Department of Elementary
Origins: A Simple Word Game For Use In Human Relations Trainings
Words can hurt. Words may not break bones but they can break a heart. An activity focused on the meaning of and the history of some often heard words and phrases is designed to raise awareness of the importance of choosing words...
Missouri Department of Elementary
Color Your Community
Eighth graders work together to come up with a topic for a service learning project that engages all members of the school community. Groups then develop a dialogue and visit other classrooms to encourage other students to participate....
Nebraska Department of Education
A Time Management Simulation
Middle schoolers participate in a simulation that underscores the importance of time management. The activity stresses the importance of organization, setting priorities, goal setting, and developing and maintaining a schedule.
Nebraska Department of Education
Stereotypes
Stereotyping leads to prejudice. That's the central concept in a instructional activity designed for eighth graders. After identifying the traits associated with different stereotypes, class members brainstorm actions they can take to...