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Cartoon Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore mathematics by viewing cartoons. In this math functions activity, students read several "Peanut" cartoons on their worksheets as they solve fraction problems and compare them to the comic strip. Students utilize...
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Money Matters

For Students 4th
For this money matters worksheet, 4th graders, after discussing the 4th Grade Camping Trip, problem solve six word problems associated with money matters.
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The Will of the People

For Students 6th - 7th
In this math worksheet, students solve a word problem about three candidates running for governor. Students use percentages to find out who will win the election.
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Science As Inquiry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice problem solving through the inquiry approach. They are divided into small groups and given various problems to folve regarding the germination of radish seeds.
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Resolving Conflict

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners observe the best ways to resolve conflicts. In this problem solving lesson, students read and evaluate a Clifford story about how he could have resolved conflict. A strategy of resolving conflict is given, and learners role play...
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Ready for the EOG

For Students 6th
In this fraction extension worksheet, 6th graders solve 6 problem solving equations with multiple choice answers involving values and algebra.
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Properties of the Ocean

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars participate in a problem-solving activity, that includes Internet research, about how energies such as currents, waves, tides, etc. affect the ocean.
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How much is Dirt Worth?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students problem solve to understand the value of the Earth's soil. In this value of dirt instructional activity, students understand how much of Earth is made of dirt and how important to our survival it is.
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Rocket Problems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils solve problems related to rockets. They build a space station out of wood and are given an imaginary problem related to construction. They discover how NASA uses problem solving skills to solve issues related to the...
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How Can You Solve It?

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students analyze 4 story problems which pertain to Halloween. Students choose the operation and equation to use from a list of 5 choices but do not actually solve the problems.
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Stupid Quiz

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students take a test with riddle-like questions. They use their creative thinking and problem solving skills to answer the questions.
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Fairy Tales Come True

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils see how to solve math problems using place value. After watching an episode from Cyberchase, kids work together using hands-on materials to solve the problems given. This outstanding, ten-page lesson has everything you need to...
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Gotcha Covered, Pardner!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young geometers use the interactive website Cyberchase to practice calculating both area and perimeter. Real world problems encourage learners to discover that we use math each and every day. 
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"Just Cruising"

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Practice writing the same number sentence in a variety of ways. Learners will explore math cruise ship problems to write equivalent sentences. Then complete word problems which have been included in multiple languages.
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Math Puzzle Picture

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
The key to solving this puzzle lies in the addition skills of young learners. The first step is to answer a series of decimal addition problems organized in a 4x5 grid. Then cut apart the page of puzzle pieces, each one including an...
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Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies

Circumference & Area Worksheet 2

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
With plenty of problems to chose from, this series of worksheets provides you different types of area and circumference problems. Your learners can plug diameter and radius in to solve, or they can work backward when the area or...
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Calculator Puzzle Patterns

For Teachers K - 5th
It's no secret that being able to competently use a calculator is an important skill. In this math lesson, young mathematicians learn how to use the counting constant function on their calculators to explore patterns and relationships...
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Tim and Pat at the Store: Bar Graphs

For Students 2nd - 3rd
Do you like candy? Tim and Pat go to the candy store every day after school. Can you use the chart to determine how much money they spend each day? Does one spend more than the other? 
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Related Problems: Challenge

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this related problems worksheet, students read a word problem, then solve a series of questions relating to it. Students then write a word problem and an equation to solve.
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Before, After, Between

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this number order practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to use a number line to solve.
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Order Three-Digit Numbers

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this number order practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to order 3-digit numbers to solve.
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Law of Sines Word Problems

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars solve word problems using the law of sines. In this precalculus lesson, students work in groups as they define vocabulary terms. They apply the formula of sine to answer and solve problems.
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Write and Evaluate Expressions

For Students 3rd
In this problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders write and evaluate an expression to solve each of 6 word problems. They work with monetary amounts and whole numbers.
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Practice Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this adding and subtracting fractions practice learning exercise, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.