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Leveled Problem Solving the Percent Equation
In this percent equation activity, students solve the word problems by using the percent equations in each problem. Students solve six problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons
In this quadrilaterals and polygons worksheet, students solve the problems using quadrilaterals and other polygons. Students solve six problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Mean, Median, and Mode
In this mean, mode, and median worksheet, students solve the word problems by finding the mean, median, and mode. Students solve six word problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Converting Between Systems
In this measurement conversions activity, students solve the problems by converting the measurements in each problem to the given systems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Using Proportions with Similar Polygons
In this proportions and similar polygons activity, students solve the problems that use proportions, rations, fractions, and similar polygons.
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Solving Problems
Students examine and discuss the steps in a standard process to solve problems and make decisions. They read and discuss the steps, then read a variety of scenarios to solve using the problem solving process. Students also discuss...
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Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring
Use the principle of zero product to solve these polynomial equations. There are 21 problems in various forms to solve. Some are already set to equal zero, but might needs to be put in descending order. Then there are sunsequent problems...
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Abstract Rate Problems
Students solve abstract rate problem. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve problems with distance and rate. They create a table, solve for the missing part using an equations and analyze their results.
Illustrative Mathematics
Field Day Scarcity
Introduce young mathematicians to concepts of financial literacy with this open-ended word problem. With seven dollars to spend during field day and given a list of available items and their prices, children must determine how they want...
CK-12 Foundation
The Percent Equation: Soccer Stadium
A soccer-themed interactive challenges mathematicians to solve five questions involving percent equations. Question types include multiple-choice, fill in the blank, true or false and a discussion. A color-coded stadium with movable...
Texas Instruments
Factoring and Solving Quadratic Binomials
Here is a TI-Navigator™ activity that allows students to review the concept of factoring and solving quadratic binomials, including a connection to graphical solutions. They enter a number such as -2 using the minus key and not the...
North Carolina State University
Construction
Engineering design projects serve as great opportunities for collaborative problem solving. In this case, students work in small groups designing, building, and eventually testing a structure that meets a teacher-specified objective. It...
Balanced Assessment
Shirts and Flags
Learn the importance of geometry to tailors. Given a shirt sewing pattern, scholars determine the actual size of the shirt. After which they answer questions that require problem solving and extending their understanding of scale.
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Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Forces, and Electromagnetic Induction Sample Problems
After high schoolers have learned about electromagnetic induction, they can solve these 10 practice problems. They calculate magnetic field strength, magnetic force, electromotive force, and output voltage. This is a choice option as a...
DK Publishing
Money Word Problems #3
Money is an excellent way to help young mathematicians practice adding and subtracting numbers with decimals. They solve 15 word problems representing a variety of scenarios for calculating money. For some, scholars determine which bills...
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Linear Equations
This is a great lesson from start to finish. With partners and on their own, learners write and solve linear equations and inequalities. They use manipulatives, group work, and an included worksheet to make magic with their problem...
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Sunshine Math- 2 Earth, IV
For this math problem solving worksheet, students complete 6 problems that include: pictographs, reasoning, basic operations, and money.
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Sunshine Math- 2 Earth, XIII
In this problem solving activity, students complete 7 problems that include skills in probability, addition, even and odd numbers, reasoning and graphs.
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Sunshine Math- 1 Venus, III
In this problem solving worksheet, students complete 7 problems that include: reasoning, basic operations, graphs, tables, geometry and math puzzles.
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Sunshine Math- 5 Saturn, III
In this problem solving worksheet, learners complete 8 varied problems that include: money, pictographs, fractions, symmetry and basic operations.
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Penguin Puzzler
In this math penguin word problem worksheet, students problem solve a math problem scenario involving 250 penguins marching in a penguin parade.
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Sunshine Math- 2 Earth, XIX
In this problem solving worksheet, students complete 7problems that include skills in fractions, calculators, money, measurement, calendars and basic operations.
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Solving Story Problems
Eighth graders use a model to write and solve a story problem. They design a PowerPoint presentation outlining the steps to solve the problem. Students construct a diorama of a scene in the story problem.
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Problem Solving: Decide How to Write the Quotient
In this quotient learning exercise, learners solve 2 word problems by answering a set of questions following each one. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.