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Word Problems Solved By S.M.S.
Learners solve word problems with a consumer math emphasis. This lesson plan also contains many strategies and questions learners can ask to solving problems. There is also a bibliography included for resources on problem solving.
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Solving Single-Step Word Problems
Math wizards learn the five-step plan to solve math word problems. They investigate the five-step process for solving word problems, and examine the use of code words for each of the operations and solve a problem using the strategies.
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Word Problems & Comparison
In this comparison worksheet, learners identify and complete 8 different problems that include comparing various scores and solving word problems. First, they use the table shown to compare test scores using the appropriate symbol. Then,...
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Solving Word Problems with Fish
Send your class fishing...for the right answers! Small groups collaborate to create math word problems based on the fish in their classroom aquarium or on the aquarium itself. After all groups determine the answer for their ownproblem,...
Fraction Bars
Solving Word Problems - Whole Numbers Times Fractions
An impressive lesson where pupils visualize models and solve problems involving multiplying a whole number times a fraction. Fraction bars are used to help learners truly understand what's happening during this mathematical process. The...
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Solving Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Although graphing a linear inequality on the plane is but a few steps added onto the graphing of a linear equation, for many learners the logical leap is quite intimidating. This approachable PowerPoint presentation breaks graphing...
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Real-Life Problems: Money
Help your fourth graders become responsible consumers with this math instructional activity! They solve six word problems about buying toys using the four operations. An example at the top of the page helps pupils write out the necessary...
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Addition Word Problems 1, Version 1
In this addition worksheet, students solve word problems containing one and two digit numbers. Students complete 5 addition word problems.
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Real-life Problems, Money, and Weight
Solve five word problems involving money and weight. After studying the example at the top, which demonstrates how to write out the equation in a word problem, fourth graders work on adding large numbers in money and measurement. Here is...
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Real-life Problems, Working with Fractions #2
Decimals and fractions can be tricky - especially in word problems! Help your fourth and fifth graders solve these word problems, all of which involve real-life application and decimals or fractions. There are separate spaces for writing...
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Everyday Problems with Decimals
Review word problems and decimals with a worksheet that features everyday problems for your students to solve. Six problems provide space for both work and the solution, reinforcing the importance of showing one's work in word problems....
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Real-Life Problems: Measures
Do your fifth graders have trouble writing out their work for word problems? Use this instructional activity about measurements and the four equations, which provides separate spaces to write the equations and the answers. A nice way to...
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Problems Involving Time
Put your class's time-telling skills to the test with word problems. Two examples show fourth graders how to write out the necessary equations, and how to solve for the answers. One of the problems requires two answers.
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Word Problems Using Six Dinner Sid
Sid the cat can eat six dinners in one day! After reading the short story Six Dinner Sid, learners respond to two multiplication word problems. First, they consider how many dinners Sid would eat in one week at his current rate. Then,...
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Egyptian Counting
Ancient Egyptian's had a fantastic number system and your class gets to use it to practice basic math skills! They are presented with several examples of Egyptian numbers which they use to complete several addition and subtraction...
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The Class Trip
Mrs. Moore's class is trying to earn money for a trip to the science museum, but how much more do they need? Solve this problem with your own class as they develop their ability to model real-life situations algebraically. As an added...
Common Core Sheets
Finding Elapsed Time
Third graders read word problems to determine the elapsed time, given the start and end time.
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Analyzing Word Problems Involving Multiplication
Learners sometimes have difficulty making sense of a word problem. In a guided learning activity, pupils are asked to think about how to find an answer and explain their thinking, rather than finding the answer. It allows them to...
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Division Word Problems
Learners show their work in spaces provided and solve a set of four problems. Answers are included on page 2. A good worksheet!
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Problem Solving Cards
Twelve cards and a learning exercise make up an activity designed to reinforce problem solving skills. Scholars read and solve a variety of word problems using a graphic organizer to show their work.
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Multiplication Word Problems
Here is a solving word problems by finding the products worksheet in which learners multiply two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers. They solve five problems.
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Mixed Practice with Fractions
Help young mathematicians see how fractions are used every day in the world around them with a series of problem solving exercises. Offering eight different word problems, this instructional activity challenges children to apply their...
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Complement Problems
Two worksheets are here with 17 complement math word problems. These are not easy problems. Percentages, fractions, metric system problems, and logic problems are all present. Many of the problems require two or three steps to solve....
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Write Your Own Word Problem!
These addition word problems are written out in boxes that lend themselves to laminating and cutting out for a math station. There are 8 scenarios in all, each with an image and prompting learners to use the single-digit information to...