Curated OER
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Eighth graders read and discuss Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Then they invent a candy bar, name it and draw a picture of it. Finally, they write a short descriptive paragraph about it.
Curated OER
San Diego Architecture
Eighth graders study the cultural and architectural history of San Diego. After study they create a design of a home based of features from historical and modern homes found in their research.
Curated OER
Be the Change You Wish to See
Students review the lessons from the whole unit before devising a plan of action for a volunteer effort. They work in teams using a worksheet to determine a social cause that they develop an effective idea to promote. They design an...
Curated OER
Factoring to Solve Quadratic Equations
Ninth graders solve quadratic equations. In this factoring activity, 9th graders answer questions from the text and complete a worksheet.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Challenging Add and Subtract Word Problems (Within 100)
Practice solving more challenging addition and subtraction word problems with "more" and "fewer". Multi-step problems are also included. Numbers used are 100 or less. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Areas of Rectangular Composite Figures Challenge:word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A learning module where students solve multi-step word problems involving money and the area of rectangles. A video shows how to solve a sample problem. [2:21] A set...
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NWT Literacy Council
Nwt Literacy Council: What's the Problem? [Pdf]
Adult learners are a challenging group to reach when teaching basic mathematical skills. This guide presents ideas and worksheets for teaching them how to solve word problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Challenging Problems: Capacity in Liters Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems involving metric capacity word problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Challenging Problems About Capacity in Liters Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are presented with word problems involving metric capacity that they must read carefully in order to answer the questions. An...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Addition and Subtraction Time Challenge Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A video and practice questions on word problems involving intervals of time. [0:44]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Time Challenge Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must solve word problems involving elapsed time. The process is demonstrated in the accompanying video. [1:41] A set of practice...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Coordinate Plane Word Problems (Quadrant 1 Challenging)
Find the distance between points, graph points, and interpret data on coordinate planes to solve word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Coordinate Plane Word Problems (Quadrant 1 Challenging)
Try some coordinate plane word problems focusing on quadrant 1. Miss the problem, and Kahn offers some tutorials for help.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Solving Length and Distance Word Problems Involving Time
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A learning module where students must solve challenging word problems involving length or distance, time, and speed. A video shows how to solve a sample problem....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Practice: Coordinate Plane Word Problems Practice (Quadrant 1)
Practice some more challenging quadrant one coordinate plane word problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems 2
Practice solving more challenging word problems with addition and subtraction. Numbers used are 20 or less.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Area Word Problems Days 1 & 2
Area word problems using a real world context pose new mathematical challenges for students to negotiate.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Word Questions: Elementary Subtraction
Simple word problems challenge your subtraction skills. If you get stuck, use the clues and the number line for help.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems 2
Practice solving more challenging word problems with addition and subtraction. Numbers used are 20 or less. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Challenging Multi Step Money Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to solve multi-step word problems involving money. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:26] and a set of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Jack & the Giants and the Math Challenge
In this lesson, young scholars create and solve a word problem related to counting money, develop a script for a short scene, and perform it using the elements of performance. Teacher resources are provided.
Math Playground
Math Playground: Problem Solving Videos
"Rated 'M' for middle school," Math TV invites you to tune in each week for videos of word problems being solved. Back episodes are available in subjects such as percentages, number sense, and fractions. Watch a problem worked out, then...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 20 Tickets
Students are given a word problem with multiple solutions. They are challenged to solve the problem using manipulatives, to draw a picture to represent their work, and possibly record their responses using equations. Examples of...
Math TV
Weekly Math Tv Problem Solving Videos
This resource offers two different topic problems per week for students to solve. A video showing the method to solve each problem is given. After viewing a solution method for solving the problem try one on your own where you can only...