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Math Detectives
Are your kids math detectives? Do they enjoy solving mysterious math problems? If they don't, they will! Here are two fun word problems set up as clues to a mystery. Students will need to use their math skills to solve these problems.
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Central Valley Math Project
Middle schoolers study the Pythagorean Theorem. They describe what it means to square a number. Pupilsuse the Pythagorean Theorem to prove the sides of given triangles, and use geometric pieces of paper to create a right triangle and...
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Just Measure It
In this line segments and angles instructional activity, students solve problem solving problems and multiple choice questions about line segments and angles. Students complete 7 pages of problems.
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Spheres and Cones
Class members learn how to apply formulas for spheres and cones with a video that begins with a review of the formulas for surface area and volume of spheres and cones. Pupils use these formulas to solve problems on a worksheet.
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Study Guide: Rational Numbers
In this rational numbers worksheet, students solve and complete 8 different problems that include applying the comparison property and density property for rational numbers. First, they replace each blank with the correct symbol to make...
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Problem Solving and the Sports Page
Fourth graders create and solve word problems using the boxscores from the sports section of the newspaper. The role play the sport, define abbreviations used and examine the fundamentals of scoring the sport.
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Transformations
Students identify the types of transformations in their lives. As a class, they determine the ones they have control over and which ones they do not. They practice solving problems in math and oral communication that they are faced with...
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Problem Solving - A Part of Everyday Thinking
Students master the process of applying critical thinking to each and every problem/task that confronts them in their daily undertakings. Further, this activity can serve as a base reference and model for other problems that may arise.
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Problem Solving: Find a Pattern
In this pattern worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer to help solve a problem following 4 steps: understand, plan, solve and look back. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Add Greater Numbers
In this addition practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to add 4-digit numbers.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Find a Pattern: Problem-Solving
In this finding patterns instructional activity, students read the word problem about costume costs and study the graph. Students then follow the steps of understand, plan, solve, and look back to find the pattern.
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Leveled Problem Solving Adding Integers
Using a number line, 6th graders solve problems involving adding integers. Using this worksheet on adding integers, students can practice the basic operation and how to apply this skill to real-life examples.
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Leveled Problem Solving Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
In order to be able to multiply and divide decimals properly, students need to be provided with a variety of ways to practice this skill. In this basic activity, students practice how to multiply and divide decimals using word problems...
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Process This
Students chart the steps, including the problem-solving tangent, and discuss the idea of procedures serving to give us a "road map" or guide to help tackle tasks with preparation and forethought.
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Problem-Solving Application: Use a Graph: Practice
For this graphing coordinates worksheet, students study the graph and the coordinates. Students then answer the five questions about the graph and show their work.
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The Math Lesson 45
In this division practice activity, students use their problem solving skills to solve 278 problems that require them to divide in word problem and regular problems.
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The Math Lesson 46
In this division practice instructional activity, students use their problem solving skills to solve 240 problems that require them to divide in word problem and regular problems.
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The Math Lesson 44
In this division practice worksheet, learners use their problem solving skills to solve 118 problems that require them to divide using math counters.
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The Math Lesson 41
In this multiplication practice learning exercise, students use their problem solving skills to solve 210 problems that require them to multiply in various types of problems.
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The Math Lesson 42
In this division practice worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 210 problems that require them to divide in various types of problems.
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The Math Lesson 43
For this multiplication practice worksheet, learners use their problem solving skills to solve 222 problems that require them to multiply in various types of problems.
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The Math Lesson 7
In this addition practice worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 160 problems that require them to add using math counters.
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The Math Lesson 8
In this addition practice worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 160 problems that require them to add using math counters.
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The Math Lesson 9: Learning to Add
In this addition practice instructional activity, students use their problem solving skills to solve 160 problems that require them to add using math counters.