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Learning to Add and Subtract
Young learners practice addition and subtraction to solve problems. They use a webquest application to model how to solve math problems using pictures, words and numbers, and also practice using multiplication and division.
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Direct, Inverse, And Joint Variation
Students engage in a lesson that has them practice solving equations using multiplication and division. They practice solving problems using the properties needed and then students practice changing word problems into an equation.
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The Weight of Primates
Second graders practice their problem solving skills. For this addition and subtraction skills lesson, 2nd graders solve word problems that require them to find differences and sums. This lesson features the use of a video titled...
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Radiation Budget
Students solve the mathematical word problems by looking at the Earth's Energy Budget Diagram. They will work in small groups and then develop their own unique math problems from the diagram and share with the class.
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Using Concrete Manipulatives to Generate Algebraic Patterns
Use concrete manipulatives to solve algebraic equations by having students watch videos and complete manipulative arrangement activities to find algebraic equations that solve the given word problems. They will finish with two...
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Tulips: Repeated Addition
This is an introductory lesson intended to prime young mathematicians for later lessons in multiplication. They watch the video Count on it!, discuss problem solving as a class, then work the presented problem using repeated addition....
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Volume of Regular and Irregular Objects
Fifth graders examine patterns and relate to equations to solve math problems. In this patterns lesson, 5th graders diagram, graph, use models and use tables to solve equations for real world problems.
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Solve Linear Systems of Equations: Graphing, Substitution, and Elimination
In this system of linear equations worksheet, students solve by using graphing, substitution, and elimination. There are 44 problems.
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Four + Five = Nine
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using algebraic expressions. There is one question with an answer key.
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Comprehension Word Problems
Fourth graders solve word problems. In this ordinal numbers problem solving lesson, 4th graders draw a diagram to support their answers on a worksheet.
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Transportation Math
Learners use mathematical operations to examine truck drivers and the math they use everyday. In this transportation math lesson, students read word problems that relate to transportation and the math needed to solve the word problems....
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Transportation Math
Sixth graders solve transportation themed word problems. In this word problem lesson, 6th graders solve transportation themed word problems using critical thinking skills.
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Transportation Math
Students practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students solve story problems regarding the delivery of consumer goods.
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Using Inverse Operations to Solve Equations
Fifth graders discover how to use inverse operations to solve equations. In this inverse operations lesson, 5th graders explore visual examples. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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Real World Problems
Eighth graders solve real world problems. In this solving real world problems lesson, 8th graders decorate a school cafeteria for a dance. Students determine the number of balloons needed to put a balloon every foot for the 40 by 60...
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Writing and Solving Equations
Fifth graders explore equations. In this solving equations lesson, 5th graders examine visual examples of writing and solving equations. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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Graphing Systems of Equations - Word Problemsr
Students solve word problems which involve graphing systems of equations. After discussing methods of solving word problems, the teacher demonstrates how to solve problems which involve graphing. They work together, at their desks, and...
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7th Grade Math Solving Equations Review
Seventh graders review how to simplify and solve equations. They work on turning word problems into equations on white boards, recall making function tables and predicting the future with math equations.
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Roman Numeral Math
Students solve math problems using Roman numerals. In this roman numerals activity, students use suggested websites to develop an understanding of Roman numerals and solve simple addition equations. Students create a chart of Roman...
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Musical Math Challenge
Fourth graders engage in a lesson in which problem solving is set to music - like musical chairs. They listen to classical music to set a thought-provoking atmosphere. This is also an excellent method of reinforcement or review.
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Let Algebra Tiles Solve Equations for You
High schoolers practice solving algebra equations utilizing model tiles. In this algebra lesson, students observe a clip from the movie Homeward Bound and break the action down into an algebraic equation. High schoolers solve an...
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Algebra 1 Uniform Motion Problems
Middle schoolers create and solve their own word problem dealing either with planes, trains or automobiles.
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Nonlinear Motion
Investigate nonlinear motion through an analysis using the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils combine their algebraic and geometric skills in the 24th lesson of this 25-part module. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, scholars collect data on the...