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Organizer
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning

For Students 4th - 5th
In this problem-solving worksheet, students solve 1 mathematical word problem by figuring out the answers to 7 questions. Students record their answers on the lines provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

MI Meaningful Math

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders increase skills in organizing information for writing.  In this organization lesson, 5th graders use correct grammar to design math problems for real world math.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 6th - 7th
In this word problem strategy worksheet, students solve and complete 11 statements related to solving a word problem in steps. First, they determine what is needed and what is important in the problem. Then, students explain how they...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Finding Solutions by Working Backwards

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students learn to solve word problems by working backwards. Students read the 20 word problems and solve them, choosing the best answer from 4 choices. There are helpful hints on the page to clue students to work...
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Assessment
Illustrative Mathematics

The Pet Snake

For Students 1st Standards
Assess how long the class pet snake grew and how long it was when it started growing with a short worksheet. Learners use addition and subtraction strategies with measurements to answer three questions.
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Assessment
Illustrative Mathematics

Jamir's Penny Jar

For Students 2nd Standards
Before you start counting the coins in Jamir's coin jar, figure out which coin to start with. Should it be the penny or the quarter? Why? This is the focus around a worksheet that works well as an assessment on counting money and...
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Assessment
Concord Consortium

Crazy Clocks

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
While a stopped clock is right twice a day, a fast or slow clock confuses people for weeks. Scholars observe a clock running slow and must correct it before observing a clock running fast and working it backward. Finally, a multi-step...
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Handout
Curated OER

Solving Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this math word problem worksheet, students read 7 strategies for solving word or story problems in math. There are graphics to illustrate each tip. There are no actual problems to solve.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Number Word Problems: Working Backwards

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students learn to solve word problems by working backwards and turning the operations into their inverse partners. There are 25 questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding a Fraction of a Fraction

For Teachers 5th
Teach your math class to determine the value of fractions. The group will explore how to break a fractional part into smaller pieces, which helps strengthen their understanding of the part/whole relationship of fractions. A written...
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Printables
Curated OER

Common Core State Standards 1st Grade Math

For Teachers 1st Standards
Here are the complete set of the math practice standards and the Common Core standards for first grade. They cover operations & algebraic thinking, operations in base 10, measurement and data, and geometry. Illustrated nicely with...
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Worksheet
Waterloo Mathematics

Grade 7 Patterning and Algebra: Algebraic Expressions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Classmates solve 18 different problems that are mostly word problems that apply algebraic expressions. They draw different combinations of masses on a scale that would balance. They also simplify expressions and solve for x in a number...
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Interactive
Scholastic

Study Jams! Addition with Regrouping

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Zoe needs to back up her music collection, but do her friends have enough space on their computers to help? Find out as you teach your class how to add two- and three-digit numbers with regrouping. Place value is emphasized as both the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Use Guess and Check to Solve Math Problems

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this problem solving worksheet, students read about using the guess and check strategy for solving math word problems. They use the strategy to solve 8 problems. They read about the working backwards and using visuals as problem...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Be a Problem Solving Star

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe a math problem and discuss what it is and what they should do with it. They are introduced to the STAR steps for problem solving and discuss how to use it to answer math problems as well as incorporating some of the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Subtract in Columns

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this subtraction worksheet, students complete several subtraction activities that help them subtract in columns and borrow over zeros. Students then add to check their subtraction and then solve several subtraction distance word...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Split a Factor

For Students 2nd - 4th
Take the mystery out of multiplicaton with worksheets like this one. Learners find a mental math strategy for more difficult equations by splitting a factor, multiplying out the terms, and adding the products. An example explains this...
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Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

The Fundamental Counting Principle

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
How many different outfits can you make with what you have in your closet? The Fundamental Counting Principle can help you find an answer! Learners find totals using the Fundamental Counting Principle with problems that can have...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Problem Solving Plan, Estimation with Decimals: Shopping

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Mathematicians go on a virtual shopping trip in an interactive designed to boost the concept of estimation. Scholars read and answer five questions—multiple-choice, true or false, and a discussion—with help from a drag-and-drop shopping...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Review Questions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this problem solving worksheet, students calculate and solve 52 questions or equations having to do with a variety of math concepts and strategies.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Problem-Solving Models: Subway vs. Taxi

For Students 8th Standards
Ride to success in understanding systems of equations. Scholars graph a system of equations on the cost of a subway and a taxi using an interactive. Using this graph allows users to answer some questions about the situation.  
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Printables
Curriculum Corner

Converting Metric Units of Length Brochure

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
How many millimeters are in 10 meters? Which is greater: two centimeters or 30 millimeters? These are the types of questions learners can solve, along with one word problem, in a six-sectioned measurement brochure.
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Teach Students a Range of Problem-Solving Strategies

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Arming students with a multitude of strategies will help them meet their math challenges.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Sharing Strategies

For Students 3rd
In this math strategies worksheet, 3rd graders, working with a partner, study 5 word problems to determine the best math strategy to solve each problem and then share their solutions.