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Well,Well!
Second graders explore and solve a math word problem that involves a series of single digit additions and subtractions. They brainstorm ways to solve the problem, independently solve the problem using drawings, and discuss the various...
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Writing a Number Sentence
Third graders analyze word problems. In this number sentence lesson, 3rd graders evaluate word problems. Students create number sentences from word problems.
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Turning the Tables: A Guide to Devising Your Own Story
Students observe and demonstrate how to decipher and organize the information in a math word problem and apply mathematical concepts to different story problems. They discuss the parts of a story problem, and write their own original...
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Using Tens Frames for "Teen" Numbers
Sixth graders practice recognizing teen numbers for the part-whole strategy of bridging to ten. They approach the advanced counting stage to problem solve addition facts to ten utilizing dot patterns on a quinary frame with dot patterns...
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Subtraction Maze
In this math puzzle learning exercise, students use their subtraction skills to solve a math puzzle and write an explanation of their problem solving strategy.
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Rodeo Time
Students use literature (the story Rodeo Time) and appropriate manipulatives to learn and understand mathematics. In these creative thinking measurement lessons, students have a focal point on problem solving strategies while using...
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Olympic Luge Word Search Puzzle
In this Olympic luge word search puzzle worksheet, students use problem solving strategies to find the 20 luge terms in the word puzzle.
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Speed Skating Equipment Word Search
In this Olympic word search puzzle worksheet, students use problem solving strategies to find the 20 speed skating equipment terms in the word puzzle.
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Trig Tic-Tac-Times
In this trigonometry worksheet, learners play a skill review game that involves the problem solving strategy of working backward. The game is similar to tic-tac-toe using the trigonometric ratios. The one page worksheet provides the...
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Problem Solving
Learners use hockey sticks to pick up bean bags and put them into hoops which they get money for in the end. In this movement and math lesson plan, students get fake money and add up how much they earned in the end based on how many...
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Brian's Pegboard I
Third graders focus on developing a systematic approach to problem solving while working on a problem that requires them to determine possible outcomes. They use a pegboard as a manipulative in this problem.
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Using Subtraction Strategies 2
For this subtraction strategies worksheet, students review the ways to subtract and then solve the subtraction problems. Students also answer a test prep question.
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Autism Speaks School Community Toolkit
Guide members of the educational community in understanding and supporting autistic learners. A kit from Autism Speaks includes an array of tools designed for parents, teachers, and community members.
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Dominoes
Fourth graders solve a dominoes word problem, calculating all the possible outcomes for a sequence of events. They discuss the problem, apply counting strategies, create a tree diagram, and write an explanation of how they solved the...
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Math Maven Fractions
Students solve fraction mysteries. In this fractions instructional activity, students read Math Maven's Mysteries and use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to solve the mysteries.
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The Great Cookie Company
Fourth graders implement real life application of money, problem solving, economics, and consumer awareness. In this three week economics unit, 4th graders operate a business, write checks, balance accounts, and market their product.
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Robinson Crusoe: The Original "Survivor"!
Fourth graders read and analyze Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, and participate in problem solving activity similar to television show, Survivor. Eight lessons on one page.
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Improving Students' Math Proficiency
We can help our students improve math proficiency by using a cross-curricular approach and multiple problem-solving techniques.
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Caloric Burning Activities
Fourth graders use problem solving, decision making and basic math skills to calculate calories used during different activities. They determine the relation between food intake and activity. Students also figure out the activity,...
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Book Title: You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime
Students explore the concepts of multiple digit addition and subtraction. In this addition and subtraction instructional activity, students read the book You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime and then discuss methods for solving a...
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Math Lesson Study Plan
Second graders find missing addends by solving math word problems. In this missing addend lesson, 2nd graders work in a whole group setting to find the missing addends in word problems before using the strategies to work independently....
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Simplify the Problem as a Strategy
In this simplify the problem as a strategy instructional activity, 4th graders solve two word problems by breaking each one down into a simpler problem first.
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Fraction Word Problems
In this fractions worksheet, students complete fraction word problems containing 1 digit numbers. Students complete 4 problems total.
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Addition/Subtraction Strategies
Third graders recall all their addition and subtraction facts to 20. They use the relevant number strategy with whole numbers. Students are taught place value in relation to decimals, and identify 'which decimal is larger.' They...