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Practice Multiplying by 6, 7, and 8
In this multiplication practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to multiply by 6, 7, and 8.
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Hands On: Measure to the Nearest Inch
In this units of measurement worksheet, students estimate and then measure each of the 3 pictures to the nearest inch. Students then use the measurements to solve 3 story problems.
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Compare and Order Whole Numbers
In this compare and order whole numbers worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Practice Dividing By 3 or 4
In this division worksheet, students read 5 story problems in which basic division facts are used. Students write the division sentence and solve.
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Equal Groups with Remainders
In this addition practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems which involve remainders.
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Multiply Whole Numbers and Decimals
In this decimals activity, students analyze the data on a table and then read and solve 6 problems. Students read the story problems and multiply a decimal number by a whole number to solve.
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Represent Outcomes
In this possible outcomes instructional activity, students analyze a tree diagram of music and theater events. Students solve 6 story problems.
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Graph Ordered Pairs of Integers
In this ordered pairs worksheet, students read the directions in 6 story problems that will tell which way to move on the coordinate plane. Students identify the ordered pairs that name their ending spot.
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Place Value Through Hundred Millions
In this place value practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to review place value.
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Expanded Notation
In this expanded notation practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Estimate Sums and Differences
In this estimating sums and differences practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story 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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Hundredths
For this decimal and fractions worksheet, students read 6 story problems in which a fraction and a decimal is written to represent the answer.
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Learning the Times Tables: Guidelines And Ideas for Practice
Students observe and demonstrate a variety of techniques for learning their times tables. They check their answers on a calculator, create flashcards and a number line, develop a number chart from 1-100, write times table story...
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Activity: Predicting Outcomes
Use this resource to provide a quick review of probability. Learners solve three story problems involving coin tosses and spinners. They make predictions about the possible outcomes. This worksheet could be used a precursor to a...
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Improving Deductive Reasoning Skills
Students develop a strategy list for problem solving by working with different types of problems. They recognize problems that may be solved using deductive reasoning and solve deductive reasoning problems.
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Fairy Tales Unit Ideas
Learners listen to children's fairy tales and watch them on a video. Afterward, they list the heroes from each story. Students write a short paragraph about a typical day for the hero. Learners dress up like their character and give a...
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Money Vocabulary
Explore the monetary system by completing worksheets in class. Learners will identify the monetary units of England and collaborate in groups to solve money word problems. They also identify several money-related vocabulary terms before...
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Weaving a Story
It's time to investigate patterns! First and second graders construct a paper weaving using a hundreds chart, then use the Ti-10 calculator to make patterns such as adding 3 each time. Learners remove multiples of three from the hundreds...
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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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Word Problems 3 and 4
In this math worksheet, students read 2 story problems and decide on an operation before solving. It is not clear why this page begins with problem number 3.
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Physical Science: The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Explore science through problem solving and learning how to solve the problem of the story "The Three Billy Goats Gruff." Young investigators will learn how to construct a model and design a solution. They will also keep records of their...
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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...