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Write an Equation
In this math challenge instructional activity, students read 5 story problems and use their problem solving skills to write equations in order to solve each of them.
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Justifying Answers
Young scholars demonstrate how to solve word problems. In this problem solving lesson, students use strategies such as drawing pictures, using counters, and making a table to justify how they solved the word problem.
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Summer Packing
In this problem solving worksheet, 4th graders write four problems that can be solved. Students use the information provided in order to create problems that can be solved using multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. The...
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Picture It
In this story problem worksheet, students answer short answer question about a story problem. Students complete 6 questions about a story problems with 1 digit numbers.
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Arrays Hooray
Second graders write and solve story problems which involve whole numbers, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. They solve multiplication problems by using strategies other than counting all. They interpret and solve...
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The Multiplier (small 2-digit by 1-digit numbers)
Second graders study digits in 2- or 3-digit whole numbers. They write and solve story problems which involve whole numbers, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
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Blueberries for Sal
Young scholars read the book "Blueberries for Sal" and complete various computation math activities with blueberries. In this computation lesson, students complete number sentences, play guessing games, and solve story problems using...
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Relationship Between Addition and Subtraction
Young scholars are taught how to add and subtract and use number sense to solve basic math problems. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students are being taught using theories from different philosophers in education. They are...
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Solving the Problem
Students increase problem solving strategies by completing a "Problem of the Day" using a math manipulative. They identify key words and determine the operation to use. They perform mathematical tasks using the computer program Math Keys.
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Pumpkin Math
For this thematic Halloween math worksheet, students will use pumpkin seeds to complete the fourteen questions. Using the seeds, the students will work on addition and subtraction word problems, place value, and decipher odd and even...
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Ten Sly Piranhas: A Counting Story in Reverse
Students solve related addition and subtraction problems. In this addition and subtraction instructional activity, students use the book Ten Sly Piranhas by William Wise as the source of word problems for students to solve.
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Halloween Math-Subtraction
In this Halloween subtraction worksheet, students complete 9 Halloween story subtraction problems that use numbers 1-4 only. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Estimation 2: Sum and Difference
In this estimation worksheet, students mentally solve eight multiple choice problems involving addition and subtraction. They arrive at their answers through the process of using compatible numbers or rounding. Students read story...
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Crow Boy
There is a difference between actions, motives, and the appearance of a character in a narrative text. Fourth graders explore character analysis through the dramatic arts. They create a series of movements, tableaus, and pantomimes to...
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Subtracting With the Hundreds Place And Regrouping
Learners solve math problems involving subtracting with regrouping. They practice the steps for subtracting in the hundreds place with regrouping, through teacher guided practice. Independently, pupils complete story problems involving...
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the Whale Game
Students listen to whale stories and answer addition and subtraction problems in the stories. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students receive 20 goldfish. Based on the story they eat the goldfish. Students write number...
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Goldfish Subtraction
Students manipulate Goldfish crackers to explore subtraction and number sentences.
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Subtract Mixed Numbers
In this subtracting mixed numbers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Wallflowers: Adding and Multiplying Integers
Students solve word problems in which they add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide integers, identify rules and patterns for multiplying and dividing integers, create scenarios that represent each expression, and evaluate expressions.
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Trigonometry Sum and Difference Identities
For this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem using trigonometric identities. They solve problems about a love triangle. There is an answer key.
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"Money In My Pocket"
Second graders assess a brief history of money, the use of money, working with money as well as adding and subtracting with money and how to spend money wisely with responsibility. In addition, they discuss how everything belongs to God...
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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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A Day in the Life of a Homeless Person
Learners examine the day in the life of a homeless person. In this humanitarian lesson, students examine the life of a homeless person while discovering the importance of social justice in our society.
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Book Title: Ten Flashing Fireflies
This instructional activity engages learners in a variety of activities to build 1 to 1 correspondence, estimation, and problem solving skills. They discuss problem solving strategies, hear the story Ten Flashing Fireflies, compose their...