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Sunshine Math--3: Mars, II
Students practice solving mathematical word problems. In this math activity, they solve one probability problem, write in the missing numbers in a table, solve one mental math problem and interpret two graphs.
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Problem Solving Page 1
In this math worksheet students read 7 word problems. Students are to solve each word problem and label the answers. Students are also asked to illustrate each problem.
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Number Patterns and Sequences
Students review how to solve a variety of word problems, focusing on problems that have multiples of 5. They utilize the formula for using number squares and number sequencing with lowest common multiples. Number...
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Word Problems-No Problem!
Third graders create and solve story problems using drawing and presentation software. Working in small groups, 3rd graders create illustrated presentation slides using multiplication facts. As a class, all group multiplication problems...
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The Big6 Skills
Seventh graders research a biome using the Big6 skills. They prepare their own notes and cite sources. They create a PowerPoint presentation to share their findings with the class.
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Airplane Mathematics
The history of aerodynamics is rich with experimentation and international collaboration. Author Joyce Bryant relays this dynamic past and provides math word problems using the formula of lift, the force that makes airplanes fly. She...
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Linear Functions, Equations, and Inequalities
Utilize the linear equation y=mx+b to solve word problems in class. Learners read a situational word problem and convert it into a number sentence in order to appropriately evaluate and solve it.
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The Real Number System
Learners analyze the real number system. They discuss real numbers, rational and irrational numbers, integers, whole numbers, natural numbers and more of the real number in the system. They differentiate between all these numbers.
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Problem Solving in British Pounds
Compare the cost of four common food items at the grocery store! The value of these objects is represented in British pounds, but you could cross this off if it's too confusing for your elementary learners.
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Finding the Perimeter of a Quadrilateral
Students practice finding the perimeter of a quadrilateral. In this finding the perimeter lesson, students review the properties of squares and rectangles. Students explore strategies to facilitate problem solving and discover how to...
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Probability Math Game
Ninth graders investigate probability through games. In this probability lesson, 9th graders discuss sample space and distribution. They collect and analyze data using graphing.
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Using Calculators to Solve Problems with Money
Second graders solve math problems. In this calculator lesson, 2nd graders practice typing money amounts into a calculator and use the calculator to solve math problems involving money.
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Decimal Clues
In this decimal clues worksheet, 5th graders use the clues to find the decimal for seven word problems using place value, addition and subtraction.
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Apple Logic and Problem Solving
Students examine apple production in the United States. In this interdisciplinary instructional activity, students use problem solving strategies introduced to solve math problems associated with apple production in the United States....
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Problem Solving: guess and check
In this guess and check worksheet, students use the strategy guess and check to solve math word problems containing one and two digit numbers. Students complete 6 problems.
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Prove It!
In this problem solving skills worksheet, students prove that a number is a multiple of 9 if the sum of its digits in 9. Students also respond to 3 short answer questions regarding multiples.
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Strategies for Problem-Solving: Finding Patterns
In this strategies for problem-solving: finding patterns worksheet, 4th graders use a given pattern to answer 3 questions, then determine another pattern to answer 3 more.
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At the Aquarium
In this writing equations worksheet, students solve 6 math word problems that require them to write and solve equations using the information provided.
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Calm in the Classroom
Students explore conflict resolution. In this character development lesson, students decorate paper plates to use as puppets. Students role play scenarios in which classroom problem solving is practiced.
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Division Word Problems Three - Version 4
In this word problems activity, students read the word problems and use division to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.
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Division Word Problems Four - Version 1
In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use division to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.
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Division Word Problems Four - Version 2
In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use division to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.
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Division Word Problems Four - Version 4
In this word problems activity, students read the word problems and use division to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.
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Multiplication/Division Word Problems One - Version 1
In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and solve them using multiplication or division. Students solve 5 problems.