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Hands On: Tenths and Hundredths
For this fractions worksheet, students read 6 story problems in which fractions and equivalent fractions are converted. No addition or subtraction is needed; students simply write a fraction that corresponds to the problem.
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Use Negative Numbers
In this problem solving instructional activity, learners read and solve 6 story problems pertaining to borrowing and paying back money. Students use instead simple subtraction and addition. No answers will be negative numbers.
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Follow the Story
In this early childhood addition and subtraction worksheet, students solve 4 math story problems that help them see the relationship between the problems.
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Number Stories: Apples
In this number stories worksheet, students solve 3 problems that each require them to draw 4 more apples in addition to the apples already shown in each box. Students then use their counting skills to identify the total number of apples...
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Linking Addition and Multiplication
In this math worksheet, students will read several sentences about how addition and multiplication are related. Then students will read a story and complete the 5 corresponding word problems.
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One More, One Less
In this addition and subtraction worksheet, students solve 6 problems in which the number one is added or subtracted from other numbers in illustrated story problems.
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Hands On: Divide 3-Digit Numbers
In this division activity, students solve 6 problems in which three digit numbers are divided by single digit divisors. These are story problems.
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So Many Cats!
First graders listen to the book, So Many Cats, and discuss the number of cats in the story. They demonstrate simple addition problems using cat counters and a work mat in the shape of a house.
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How Many Cherries?
Students practice working together as a class to solve simple word problems involving cherries. They make sketches to utilize as a tool for solving problems. With a partner, they select an addition or subtraction problem to illustrate...
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Simple Strategies
Here is a fabulous lesson plan on problem solving strategies for your charges. In it, learners are presented with many excellent techniques they can use when faced with a multi-step math word problem. Some terrific blackline masters are...
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Guess and Check
How can you find the solution to an addition or subtraction problem by guessing? Practice the guess-and-check strategy with a fun math activity based on Ms. Squid's ink mess on the homework. Kids determine which number is covered by the...
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Add One-Digit Numbers to Two-Digit Numbers
For this addition word problems worksheet, students solve 4 story problems in which two digit numbers are added to single digits.
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Add with Zero
In this math word problem practice learning exercise, students sharpen their addition skills as they find the sum in 6 story problems that require them to add with 0.
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Add Integers
In this adding integers practice learning exercise, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Add Mixed Numbers with and without Regrouping
In this adding mixed numbers with and without regrouping worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Divide by a Fraction
In this dividing by fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Add Using a Hundred Chart
In this adding practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems using a hundred chart.
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Add Three 2-Digit Numbers
In this adding practice instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to add three 2-digit numbers.
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Unequal Groups vs. Equal Groups
Third graders create their own chenille stems to use during this and future lessons. As a class, they discuss the difference between equal and non-equal groups. In groups, they brainstorm a list of items that come in groups of two,...
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Order Three-Digit Numbers
In this number order practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to order 3-digit numbers to solve.
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M & M Addition
Eat your math manipulatives, are you serious? Yup, Learners listen to the story The M & M's Addition book, add single digit numbers to reach sums up to six, and demonstrate addition and subtraction number combinations using several...
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Addition and Subtraction Facts To 20
First graders use manipulatives, flash cards, number sentences and story problems to practice their addition and subtraction facts to twenty.
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Brain Boosters-Money & Addition with Regrouping
If a leprechaun finds 39 cents, what are the possible coin combinations? A St. Patrick's Day math activity is a great way to keep the class excited about the holiday, but also keeps them focused on the math lesson too. By using addition...
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Using the Correct Vocabulary to Solve Problems
Third graders examine the vocabulary and strategies to be used with addition, subtraction, and multiplication word and story problems. They observe the teacher solve a variety of problems, then write and illustrate their own original...