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Differentiating with Daily Math Puzzlers

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars practice word problems based on their own needs and skill levels. In this math word problems lesson, students practice completing one word problem each day until they can move on to the next level.
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Reteach: Guess and Check

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this guess and check worksheet, students record guesses to a word problem by recording them in a table. Next, students use guess and check to solve 3 additional problems. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Curated OER

Write a Number Sentence

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this number sentences learning exercise, students learn to solve the addition and subtraction word problems by writing number sentences for each problem.
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Curated OER

Relationship Between Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
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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Curated OER

Lakota Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students count in Lakota Sioux numbers and solve math problems. In this algebra lesson plan, students count in a different language and use it to solve math problems. They work on their pronunciation and spelling as well as math skills...
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Curated OER

Equations in the Park

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners explore algebraic concepts using real life situations.  For this equations lesson, students develop strategies to solve missing number problems. Learners participate in a board game based on algebraic equations.
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Curated OER

Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 21: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students become familiar with the process of subtracting fractions.  In this subtracting fractions lesson, students complete examples and then write a story problem. Students continue to practice while sharing their problems.
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Proportion

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate proportion and ratio. In this geometry lesson, students set up the ratios of proportions correctly and solve for the unknown. They relate it to word problems.
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It's About Time!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students read a short tutorial and complete one or more online activities. They visit an online math dictionary to learn the value of a day, month, week, and year. In addition, they construct word problems based on a favorite month;...
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Dividing with Fractions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the strategies to solve word problems using multiplication and division.  In this problem solving lesson, 5th graders recognize the relationship between multiplication and division to solve problems. Students view...
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Addition Start Unknown

For Students 1st - 3rd
Young learners will test their understanding of the operations and the strategy of addition in this worksheet. For the visual learners, there is space underneath each word problem for them to make illustrations to help them with solving...
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Curated OER

Area & Perimeter

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students define area and perimeter. They demonstrate understanding of the concepts concretely, with manipulatives, and describe with words, their strategies and thought processes.
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Curated OER

The 3 R's of Common Denominators (Language)

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils solve various word problems that deal with common denominators, and write the mathematical explanations they used to obtain the solutions.
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Addition/Subtraction Strategies

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders recall all their addition and subtraction facts to 20. They use the relevant number strategy with whole numbers. Students are taught place value in relation to decimals, and identify 'which decimal is larger.' They...
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Working Backwards

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders make up their own math problems. There is only one restriction. That is, the answer has to be the one you are going to give them in a sealed envelope. The problems that they make up can be anything they like. Let Students...
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The Three Cold Kittens

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students solve a math word problem involving repeated addition. They identify the important information in the problem, brainstorm ways to solve the problem, and solve the problem and discuss the solution as a class.
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Not So Snappy 10

For Students 6th - 8th
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) worksheet, students solve 3 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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Add Like the Romans

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this Roman numeral worksheet, students use the Roman numeral code to help them solve 4 problems that require them to add using Roman numerals. Students also respond to 1 math word problem.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mental Math Strategies

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this mental math worksheet, students study the detailed instructions and examples for adding or subtracting numbers using "breaking apart" or compensation. Students solve 17 mental math problems.
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Worksheet
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Act It Out Word Problems

For Students 4th - 5th
In this congruent shapes worksheet, students determine if they can us the five figures to form a figure congruent to the rectangle. Students follow the steps to solve the problem: understand, plan, solve, and look back.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Comparing Fuel Economy

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
Compute fuel economy and gas mileage. Why? So you can teach rates and ratios, of course! Middle schoolers calculate the rate of miles per gallon for various vehicles. They research each vehicle, its mileage per gallon, and cost per...
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Multiplication Snack Activity

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Youngsters study multiplication facts by manipulating food in order to problem solve. They will use healthy snack items as manipulatives to solve various multiplication equations. Charts, tables, physical models, and so much more are...
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Curated OER

Comparing Apples With Apples 1

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Elementary schoolers observe and demonstrate how to add and subtract fractions with like denominators. They observe the teacher model a variety of fraction addition and subtraction problems and use fraction strips to complete a worksheet.
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It Has Been Rubbish For Years

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students are presented with the problems of percentages and focus upon numbers in contrast to 100. They calculate problems with money and are engaged with the use of games as a teaching tool. Students also interpret data as presented in...