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, students 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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pythagorean Theorem Challenge
In this exercise, students practice using the Pythagorean Theorem in word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints, or try questions repeatedly.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Problem Solving Database
Need some challenging problem-solving work for your students in the following areas: Discrete, Geometry, Numbers, and Code Breaking? This is the place for an enormous database of problems aimed at high school age students. They are...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Whole Number Place Value Challenge
Practice problems to challenge your understanding of whole number place value Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Other
Problems in the Points Contest of Ko Mal
Learn about the annual KoMal competition in mathematics, physics, and information technology, and challenge your ability to solve problems involving advanced algebra, logic, and other related topics through the tests provided at this site.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Total Length Challenge Problems (Grade 4)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A practice quiz where students must solve multi-step problems about elapsed length and distance.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area Challenge
Practice solving problems involving triangles, parallelograms, and composite figures. Exercises include decimals, fractions, and word problems. Area of circles is not included. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity...
Fundación Cientec
Cientec: Juegos Cooperativos
A small collection of 20 or so math brain teasers and word problems, in Spanish. Challenging for younger students -- they use math skills up to multiplication.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Math Challenges for Families
NCTM offers sections on Families & School, Families & Math, Families & Homework, and more. Has links to brain-teaser problems ranging in skill from very easy to challenging. Click Take a Challenge or Challenge Index for...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Thats Interesting
Read this word problem and solve the questions that follow. An extra challenge and an answer check are also provided.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Scientific Notation Challenge
Practice solving more challenging problems involving scientific notation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pythagorean Theorem Challenge
Solve real-world problems that can be modeled by right triangles, using the Pythagorean Theorem!
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will determine the angle of depression using a diagram with a helicopter. Click learn more to watch a video and click challenge me to answer a practice question.
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Multiplication With Equal Groups
This video presents a visual model for solving a word problem involving the multiplication of fractions. The problem asks students to use the amount of bamboo that a panda eats in an hour to determine how much he eats in a quarter of an...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Square and Cube Challenge
Practice solving problems using your knowledge of square and cube roots. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics
On this site, there are several math problems to explore and solve. Look through some solutions by famous mathematicians and expand your thinking about some interesting math concepts. Teachers of elementary grades may want to use this...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Good Bye Training Wheels!
Take a bike ride with Max and add up the miles he has traveled. Use the teacher's guide, activity sheet, and extra challenges to create an engaging learning experience!
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Farmer Fred's Counting Farm
Add and rhyme with Farmer Fred, then use the activity sheet to work through some more farm addition. The teacher's guide and extra challenges will be helpful in lesson planning.