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Teen Time
In this math crossword puzzle instructional activity, students solve 9 addition fact problems and write the sums in the appropriate boxes to solve the crossword puzzle.
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Solve the Riddles, Write an Equation
In this math riddles activity, students use their problem solving skills to solve 5 riddles that require them to use their knowledge of addition and subtraction.
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Magic Squares
In this math puzzle learning exercise, students solve 5 magic square puzzles that require them to fill in the blanks so that all rows. columns, and diagonals add up to the same sum.
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Subtraction Maze
For this math puzzle worksheet, students use their subtraction skills to solve a math puzzle and write an explanation of their problem solving strategy.
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Subtraction Tree
In this math puzzle worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 6 questions that require them to use subtraction.
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Hidden Shapes
In this early childhood math practice worksheet, students use problem solving skills to find as many squares and rectangles as they can hiding in larger shapes.
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Problem Solving Strategy: Draw a picture
In this drawing a picture learning exercise, students solve a math problem about a grocer stacking soup cans by drawing a picture. Students also answer 2 questions about how they solved it.
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At the Aquarium
In this writing equations worksheet, students solve 6 math word problems that require them to write and solve equations using the information provided.
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Math TODAY Challenge - New Color of Money
Students read about the changes in the "new money" and then create a graph to represent various combinations of currency produced.
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Relate Counting to Addition and Subtraction
Your math scholars may recognize patterns, but do they know they can use them to practice addition and subtraction? This instructional activity has scholars counting by threes, fours, and sixes to analyze number patterns and...
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Problem Solving Strategy: Use a Pattern
Pattern recognition is a skills that can help learners problem solve and build number sense. This simple worksheet requires kids to compete 5 number patterns.
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Fill the Frame
How long does it take to fill a ten frame? Partners practice counting as they play this math game- and all you need are counters! Pairs use one die, rolling one at a time. For each roll, they add that many counters to their ten...
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Properties of operations as Strategies
Explore math properties by incorporating multiplication and division skills. Learners examine six equations and match each to its equivalent in another set. They incorporate knowledge of math properties including the associative and...
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Team Players
In this math word problem practice activity, students sharpen their skills as they read and solve 3 subtraction story problems. Students also write a subtraction story problem of their own.
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How Many Are There?
This is a very basic worksheet intended to provide practice in solving word problems involving subtraction. Learners read the word problems then subtract to find the answer. An answer key is included.
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Buying at the Beach
Let's go to the beach! Your second and third graders complete five word problems to determine whether or not Miguel, Donna, Sandy, Fernanda or Sam have enough money to buy what their heart desires.
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The Abacus
The class reads an explanation of the how the ancient calculation tool, the abacus, works. They examine four abacus images and record the number shown on each of them.
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The Real Meal Deal
Burgers and salads and sodas, oh my! Scholars use a menu to investigate the Fundamental Counting Principle. They create tree diagrams to illustrate the number of possible choices for each given scenario.
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Tuberculosis Project
Reasearch the transmission of tuberculosis and design a communication product to help youth understand the risks of the disease, how it is tested for, and the benefits of proper treatment. This project incorporates language arts, math,...
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Word Problems that Use All Operations
Although this word problem could be solved without algebra, it is an ideal way to incorporate algebraic equations and variables for easier solutions. The answer is explained below, so use this as an all-class warm up and cover up the...
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More Physical Education in 2002 #152
Challenge your class with this problem-solving experience. Learners design a way to add more periods of physical education in the school week without building more gyms. Then, fifth and sixth graders make a list of ideas and choose one....
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Statistics and Shopping
Explore how statistics are used in everyday life. Your soon-to-be savvy consumers use the Internet to find consumer-related statistical information and learn to make wise consumer decisions. Includes links to a practice sheet about data...
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Choose The Appropriate Graph
Fifth graders work in groups to investigate the proper use of a graph during a schoolyard ecology project. The challenge of the project is for students to choose the proper form of a graph. They gather data and conduct analysis with the...
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Baffling Balloons
Students choose a variety of design elements to create playing squares for a challenging matching game of Concentration. They distinguish matching patterns, numbers, and colors as they test their memories. Studnets hone skills and...