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Problem Solving Strategy: Work Backward
In this problem solving challenge worksheet, students work backward to solve a set of 5 word problems. Answers are included on page 2.
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Word Problem Solving Strategies Cookies
In this story problem worksheet, students read about Ralph and Sandra splitting up the cookies they baked. Students use division and multiplication to figure out how many cookies Ralph and Sandra started with. This worksheet contains 10...
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Make an Organized List
In this problem-solving worksheet, learners utilize the strategy of making an organized list to solve a mathematical word problem in 5 steps.
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Problem Solving Strategy: Make a Table
In this making a table activity, students solve money word problems by completing the table and answering short answer questions. Students complete 2 problems.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Make a Table - Reteach
In this math tables instructional activity, students read the word problem to understand the information. Students then picture the information in the table. Students use the table to help them solve the problem. Students then make a...
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Problem Solving Strategy Practice: Guess and Check
In this guess and check worksheet, students solve 5 word problems using guess and check and show their work. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Draw a Picture: Practice
In this fraction drawing worksheet, students read the fraction word problems. Students then draw a picture to help them solve the word problem.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Work Backward
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve two word problems that require them to work backward to find the original number. There is an example provided.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Act It Out
In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders identify what time the concert starts and ends. Then they use a clock to act out the time and draw the hands on the clock to show when the concert will be over.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning, Practice
In this logical reasoning worksheet, 2nd graders solve 3 word problems, showing their work. Reference to a Houghton Mifflin text is given.
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Problem Solving Strategy: Find a pattern
In this patterns worksheet, students view a pattern and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 4 questions about the pattern.
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Problem Solving: Guess and Check
Sometimes guess and check is the best way to solve a word problem. Learners use the guess and check strategy to solve each of the 6 included story problems. Note: At times younger children have difficulty using estimation or the guess...
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Fraction Problem Solving Process
Help your charges solve a variety of fraction and skip counting problems using a problem solving process. As a class they work through a fraction problem step-by-step, and discuss a real-life connection to the problem. Students then play...
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The Sum of Our Integer Intelligences
Young mathematicians explore integers. They review adding integers through engaging in mathematical labs. Each lab station is designed to reflect one of the multiple intelligences. Resources for all activities are provided.
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Problem Solving
Give kids a few strategies to help them become amazing problem solvers. This presentation is intended to be used over a two-day period and presents several techniques or ways to solve word problems or multiplication problems by...
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Problem Solving Decision: Multistep Problems
Capture your learners' attention by asking them to find the difference in size between the 12-inch silky anteater and the 6-foot giant anteater! This order of operations worksheet has students first identify the meaning of finding the...
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Basic Math Skills Practice and Problem Solving
The intention of the slide-show is to provide learners with the opportunity to problems solve with a peer. They work through each problem provided and discuss their strategies. This is a great way to build foundational math and algebraic...
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Using Algebra to Explore Problem Space
Students apply their knowledge of math by rewriting word problems using equations. In this word problem lesson, students build upon previous knowledge as they set up the correct steps to solve word problems. This lesson is full of hints...
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Solving Real Life Problems
How do you solve a real-world math problem? Start by thinking about the five steps to good problem solving, which include reading, extracting data, choosing a calculation, showing work, and stating a solution. Well done!
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Solving Equations
How do you solve a problem when a symbol or letter is used in place of a missing number? Build algebraic reasoning and problem solving skills with this presentation that explains three methods for finding a missing variable. The guess...
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Partying with Proportions and Percents
Examine ratios and proportions in several real-world scenarios. Children will calculate unit rates, work with proportions and percentages as they plan a party, purchase produce, and take a tally. This lesson plan recommends five...
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Subtraction Grid Starter
Solving three-digit subtraction problems can be as easy as drawing a four by four grid. Learners practice using a grid to solve two subtraction problems.
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Multiplication Word Problems
You can use this resource to introduce younger learners to word problems involving multiplication. The concept is described, and example is provided, and then they can practice by solving each of the three practice problems provided. The...
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Hot Chocolate Problems
Kids love real word math becuase it connects to their everyday life and is really useful to learn. They are given the recipe for hot chocolate, using that recipe they must alter the quantities of each ingredient in order to accommodate a...