In this solving word problems instructional activity, learners read a word problem with an example of drawing a bar model to solve and use them to solve word problems. Students solve three multi-step problems.

Sixth graders solve math problems from a folktale story.  In this solving math problems from a folktale story lesson, 6th graders read the Paul Bunyan folktale.  Students determine today's cost of the meals that Paul Bunyan...

"Show your work!" It's the math teacher's mantra. Support your class with meeting this reasonable requirement with this set of recording paper templates.

In this algebra activity, students solve word problems involving marriage and children to explore the concept of algebraic equations. There is an answer key with this word problem.

In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems using algebraic expressions and equations. There is an answer key with this word problem.

Students participate in hands-on, computer activities to demonstrate the addition and subtraction of mathematical situations. Given a story problem, students determine when to add or subtract. Using word processing technology, students...

In this proportions worksheet, students solve 8 word problems. Students determine the cost of an item given a unit cost. Students find a missing side length of a triangle using proportions of similar triangles.

In this algebra worksheet, students use a word problem to solve the Hand Bell Problem. They are given information about the problem and also the solution to the problem.

In this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem figuring out how many rooms there are in dorm with an odd number.  This worksheet contains an answer key.

In this algebra worksheet, students review and rewrite a word problem in to an algebraic equation.  They must identify the 3 gate crashers who snuck into the party using fake name tags.

In this algebra worksheet, students are given a word problem and asked to use algebra to solve it. They figure out what to settings on a humidifier should be based on the temperature outside. There are 3 questions with an answer key.

Students explore the design of sailboats. In this sailboat instructional activity, students recognize right triangles and find the missing side of the triangle. Students solve word problems and draw diagrams. Students relate the...

Explore the joy of math with you little learners! They practice creating math problems with numbers from a fact family using numbers 1-10. They work independently with a set of connecting cubes to aid them in creating number sentences...

When multiplying two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers, use a guided set of problems like this one. There are three examples for young mathematicians to reference, and they solve 20 equations. They are required to regroup for some....

Students view number stories at a website and write their own. They insert a drawing and the text of their number story using a software such as PowerPoint to create a presentation for the class and parents.

Make learning visible! Have your mathematicians follow along as you use paper strips to demonstrate the concept of multiplying unit fractions. Then, offer a different way of solving the problem using a number line. Finally, introduce the...

Straight from the pages of a math textbook, this three-lesson series introduces young mathematicians to the world of integers. Starting with a definition of integers and their applications in the real world, this resource goes on to...

With the help of the Area Officers and Perimeter Patrol, you learners will develop a better understanding of area and its relationship to perimeter. First, they view a video clip from Cyberchase, and then they visit a website to...

The title says it all: fractions mean division. Explore number sense and operations as you flip from slide to slide, describing how fractions and division are the same thing. Learners will work through a series of problems where they...

The Happy Game will make your students smile! They play this game to review basic math concepts such as, finish the pattern, even and odd numbers, addition, subtraction, and word problems. Tip: Use this PowerPoint as a template to create...

Given a hundred chart and several examples, learners practice adding 10s. They are given a number then use the chart to aid in adding 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50. There are 25 problems to solve. Tip: Have learners color in all the tens prior...

After reviewing double-digit addition and subtraction up to and from 100, learners are introduced to addition and subtraction up to and from 10,000. A grid is used along side number decomposition to help them solve a word problem...

A presentation teaches young learners to find fractional values and quantities, and provides tips on how to solve math word problems. Learners engage with dozens of challenging problems, and get tips along the way. A terrific PowerPoint...

In this comparing numbers instructional activity, students complete several word problems by subtracting the number from the table for the school supply costs. Students subtract to compare the prices of the items.