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Word Population Problem
In this population learning exercise, students explore the population of the world. They determine the square miles that would be covered if the total population were standing in one spot. This one-page learning exercise contains 1...
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Mayan Math
Fifth graders investigate the Maya's as mathematicians. In this Mayan math lessons, 5th graders work with the ancient Mayan numbering system by comparing it to the American Number System. They tell the differences and similarities...
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Multiplying Integers
Seventh and eighth graders solve math problems where they multiply positive and negative integers. In this multiplication lesson plan, learners use slate boards to complete problems. The step-by-step plan tells you what to write and say...
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Rounding Whole Numbers
Review the rules of rounding whole numbers then work through several practice problems that show how to determine what is being asked based on the context of a problem. There are four multi-step word problems for learners to solve that...
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Multiplying Polynomials
Students explore multiplying polynomials. They observe solving polynomials using the standard order of operations, FOIL, and the box method. Throughout the demonstration, students explore strategies of solving word problems such as...
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Ratio and Proportion: Writing Ratios (2 of 2)
Elementary and middle schoolers use pictures to figure out simple ratios and complete ratio word problems. An example is done for learners in which three apples and seven oranges are displayed. The answer simply is a ratio of 3:7. The...
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Community Ripple
Originally designed to be used along with a text that is not included, this plan contains a graphic organizer and word guessing game to help readers use decoding strategies to gain new vocabulary. A set of questions relating to community...
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The Area of Rectangles
There are 10 word problems here, all in the same format. Learners are presented with the geometric scenario of a rectangle divided into rows and columns. They must determine, based on the number of each, how many squares are inside the...
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Ratio and Proportion: More Writing Ratio
Three ratio word problems make up this concise assignment. Mathematicians compare blondes to redheads, red and white shirts, and action-adventure and sports video games. The write ratios to answer the questions. Use this as a class warm...
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How Can You Solve It?
In this math learning exercise, learners analyze 4 story problems which pertain to Halloween. Students choose the operation and equation to use from a list of 5 choices but do not actually solve the problems.
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Time and Division Problems
In this time and division activity, middle schoolers solve 18 problems related to dividing and subtracting hours and also two/three digit division. These problems are broken down into three sections. Students can determine whether their...
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Choose The Operation
In this choose the operation worksheet, students write when they would use given operations, list words or phrases that help them know when to choose an operation, then solve 2 word problems.
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Relating Division and Subtraction
Third graders relate the process of division to subtracting equal groups. Through guided practice and teacher demonstration, they complete division problems using a subtraction method. Students complete problems independently for...
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Estimated Quotients Are Too Large or Too Small
In this division worksheet, 5th graders use division to find batting averages in 6 word problems. They divide the number of hits by the number of times at bat to find the quotients.
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How much does soap cost?
Third graders practice the division concept. In this dividing lesson, 3rd graders watch a video that gives a simple division word problem. Students work collaboratively to find the solution.
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First and Then
In this Christmas problem solving worksheet, students solve 7 mathematical problems by first doing the work in parentheses and then solving each problem.
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Finding the Greatest Common Factor Quiz
In this greatest common factors quiz instructional activity, students solve 20 problems that require them to identify the greatest common factors for lists of numbers. Students also use their problem solving skills to solve 4 word problems.
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Brain Teaser - Paint
In this logic worksheet, learners solve a word problem using logic about painting lines to divide a road. Students complete 1 problem.
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Not So Snappy 2
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) instructional activity, students solve 5 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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Class Opinions on Renewable Energy
In this renewable energy worksheet, students put an X on their opinion on the energy source that will help the Earth's problems. Students have 5 energy sources to choose from and then complete math problems based on the results.
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Virginia Lotto South: Probability
In this lottery worksheet, students solve 1 word problem. Students determine the probability of winning the lottery given various chances of drawing certain numbers.
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Averages and Percentages
In this averages and percents learning exercise, students identify and define average as all numbers together divided by the total number of items added. Then they identify and define percent as the given number out of a total possible....
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Analyzing Reasonableness
In this analyzing reasonableness worksheet, students solve 6 word problems pertaining to a recipe for cereal snack mix. The problems include basic fractions.
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Revise Doubling and Halving
In this doubling and halving numbers worksheet, learners practice doubling 16 numbers an halving 16 numbers. Students solve 8 multiplication and division math problems.