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Solving Story Problems
Eighth graders use a model to write and solve a story problem. They design a PowerPoint presentation outlining the steps to solve the problem. Students construct a diorama of a scene in the story problem.
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One and Two Step Word Problems
Here is a step-by-step hand out intended to show learners how to solve one or two-step word problems. They read the problem and then read the explanation for solving the problem.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Combine math, creative writing, and leprechauns in a fun St. Patrick's Day activity! Using a bag of gold coins and marshmallows, kids write a math story about a leprechaun that includes a multi-step equation to solve.
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Maximum/ Minimum Problems
In this optimization worksheet, students solve 20 short answer word problems. Students read, sketch, define variables, write equations, differentiate their equations, and find the maximum or minimum of each word problem.
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Problem-Solving Application: Visual Thinking 17.5
In this visual thinking word problem worksheet, students use visual imagery to solve a word problem by writing the four steps for solving a word problem to discover how the object will look turned upside down. The students write four...
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Fairy Tale Math
Have class members rewrite a favorite fairy tale in order to incorporate numerical information. For inspiration, the teacher provides an example written by another second grader. These modified stories are then used to write word...
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Introduction to Simultaneous Equations
Create an understanding of solving problems that require more than one equation. The lesson introduces the concept of systems of linear equations by using a familiar situation of constant rate problems. Pupils compare the graphs of...
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Multiplication and Division Word Problems Made Easy
Marbles to learn math? What fun! Discuss the rules of multiplication and division when applied to whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Small groups use6 marbles to design different types of multiplication and division problems, and...
CK-12 Foundation
Addition of Fractions
Five word-problems challenge mathematicians to add fractions. Interactive fraction circles assist scholars in problem-solving. Question types include multiple-choice, true or false, and a discussion.
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Penguin Parade
Make way for the penguin parade! Based on a given pattern of penguins in an ascending number of rows, how many penguins were marching this year? Learners solve two word problems to find the answer.
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: High School Math – Target O
Trigger an increased understanding of trigonometry. Young mathematicians answer a set of questions that require finding trigonometric ratios using similarity and solving real-world problems involving trigonometry. The questions all come...
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Mental Math Problems
In this sequencing learning exercise, students make a number sequence chart by following the given rule, continue number sequences through seven additional numbers, and continue patterns. Students solve five multiple answer problems.
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Math Word Problems
In this math word problems worksheet, 6th graders use their problem solving skills to respond to 1 problem that requires them to calculate volume.
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Pets Math Word Problems
In this math word problems worksheet, students read the 2 story problems on the page, each of which has to do with pets. They then use the work space to solve the answer, and then write it on the blank provided.
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Temperature: Celsius problem solving 18.6
In this Celsius word problem activity, students solve word problems by shading the thermometers to show the temperatures and writing the temperature in degrees Celsius. Students solve four word problems.
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Add or Subtract: Story Problems
In this addition and subtraction instructional activity, students learn how to solve basic addition and subtraction story problems. They then solve the 6 problems in the packet. The answers are on the last page of the instructional...
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Math Cross--Puzzle #30
For this money, rounding, time and measurement worksheet, students problem solve twenty-eight math problems or word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #6
In this money worksheet, students complete a math crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight math problems associated with dollars and coins.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #2
In this number patterns worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and multiplication math problems.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #18
For this money worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and multiplication math problems involving different types of coins and money.
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Word Problems: "Leaving D.C."
In this solving math story problems worksheet, learners read statistics from the Student edition of USA Today to solve word problems. Students solve 6 problems.
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Math Word Problems
In this single and multiple-step word problems activity, students add, subtract, and convert inches and yards to solve. Students solve 10 problems.
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Sunshine Math- 2 Earth, XVI
In this math applications worksheet, students solve 8 word problems that include basic operations, money, reasoning, and telling time.
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Express The Length Whole Word Problems
Children in grades 1-3 will work to solve eight word problems involving length and whole numbers. They add, subtract, and problem solve to match the questions on the left to the answers on the right. Note: These problems are very poorly...