Here is a fabulous lesson on problem solving in the mathematical world. In it, third and fourth graders get lots of great coaching on how to approach word problems, and how to best find a solution. They watch an episode of Reading...

Two worksheets are here with 17 complement math word problems. These are not easy problems. Percentages, fractions, metric system problems, and logic problems are all present. Many of the problems require two or three steps to solve....

In this math problem solving instructional activity, students read a bar graph showing numbers of different kinds of cookies to solve word problems. Students solve 7 problems.

Problem solving strategies are the focus of this math PowerPoint. Young mathematicians are introduced to the TAKS problem solving model, then practice by completing 38 slides filled with practice problems. Drawing pictures of the...

This simple lesson has young mathematicians consider all of the expenses, and monetary rewards a typical lobsterman encounters when going about his business. Given a few pieces of information, pupils must figure out a lobsterman will...

The use of box scores from baseball games is the foundation of this math lesson. Organize your class into groups of four, and give identical box scores from a baseball game that was just played. Have them create word problems from the...

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.

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...

In this decimal clues worksheet, 5th graders use the clues to find the decimal for seven word problems using place value, addition and subtraction.

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.

In this writing equations worksheet, students solve 6 math word problems that require them to write and solve equations using the information provided.

For this basic math word problem worksheet, students practice their math skills as they solve 4 word problems that require them to add and subtract.

In this word addition problems practice worksheet, students use their problems solving skills to solve 5 math word problems that require them to add.

In this word addition problems practice worksheet, students use their problems solving skills to solve 5 math word problems that require them to add.

In this Olympic medals problem solving activity, students use data from an Internet link to help them solve 10 math word problems.

In this problem solving practice instructional activity, students sharpen their math skills as they solve 6 leveled math story problems.

In this math word problem practice worksheet, students sharpen their math skills as they use problem solving strategies to solve 6 problems.

For this subtraction practice worksheet, students use problem solving skills in order to solve 6 math word problems that require them to subtract 1 digit numbers.

In this subtraction practice worksheet, students use problem solving skills in order to solve 6 math word problems that require them to subtract from the numbers 17, 18, 19, and 20.

In this subtraction practice learning exercise, learners use problem solving skills in order to solve 6 math word problems that require them to subtract from the numbers 15 and 16.

In this math word problem practice worksheet, learners sharpen their addition skills as they find the sum in 6 story problems that require them to add with 0.

In this problem solving worksheet, students complete 7 word problems that include telling time, maps, place value, fractions, and patterns. Note: The first page of this looks slanted, but is legible.

In this winter word problems activity, learners read the math story problems and use the work space provided to find the answer. There are 2 problems on this page to solve, and the activity has a winter theme.

In this Valentine's math problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use the work space provided to find the solutions. There are 2 problems on this worksheet and they have a Valentine's Day theme.