In this probability worksheet, students are given a picture of a bag with different colored marbles. They are asked which kind of marble is most likely to be picked. Using the problem solving steps of-understand, plan, solve, and look...

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...

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...

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.

In this exploring metric units of length worksheet, students estimate, measure with paper clips, measure with centimeter and millimeter rulers, and convert centimeters to milliliters. Students write five answers.

In this simple interest worksheet, students use leveled problem solving and solve the six problems that contain numbers for simple interest.

In this sampling errors worksheet, students problem solve to find the sampling errors for each word problem. Students finish by finding a sampling method that might bias the last surveys.

In this discounts and sales tax activity, students problem solve and work with discounts, markups, tips, and sales tax by completing the six word problems.

How do you solve for a variable? This slideshow provides definitions, key concepts, and guided practice to teach learners how to solve literal equations for a specified variable.

Plug in this presentation for a quick start to your day. The class reviews the 6 times tables how they relate to division and then work through patterns to build logical reasoning and sequencing skills. A wonderful warm up or problem...

In this word problem worksheet, students follow the four step process of understanding how to solve a word problem. Students solve one word problem.

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.

Use tables, graphs, and substitution to solve systems of linear equations. An envelope of sample problems is passed around the classroom, and each learner has the opportunity to solve the system in the envelope. This is a great way to...

After reading a one-page passage on how to understand and solve distance/rate problems, young mathematicians answer six word problems that have them correctly set up the formula in order to solve for the distnace, rate, or time in the...

Develop multiplication skills with your class. Youngsters will visualize multiplication as repeated addition. Then they will create a multiplication bug book and discover arrays as a strategy for multiplication problem solving....

Ever feel like you're headed up the down escalator? Don't let your pupils get stuck in that rut! Practice writing equations to solve a problem using an engaging lesson. A video presents information that allows learners to determine how...

Fourth graders create and solve sports-related word problems.

In this explaining solutions worksheet, students read and solve 3 story problems that involve addition and subtraction. Students must explain their answers.

In this steps to solving word problems worksheet, students read and follow directions to reread the problem, underline clues about operation to use, draw a picture, and write the solution. Students solve 4 problems.

In this problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders solve 3 word problems in which they add or subtract with three digit numbers. They write an explanation of how they solved the problem.

Sixth graders analyze an introductory lesson for Microsoft Excel. They go step by step through the creation of a basic spreadsheet and the use of simple formulas in a problem solving format.

In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 3 problems pertaining to comparing prices in a museum gift shop. Students find the most economical way to buy specified items..

In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze the information in a circle graph about recess activities. Students use this graph to solve 2 application problems.

In this problem solving instructional activity, students solve two word problems that require them to work backward to find the original number. There is an example provided.