"What should I do?" "How should I do it?" Middle Schoolers learn that answering these two questions is the key to solving problems. They begin with the first two steps of the Decision Making Process (gathering information and identifying...

In this problem solving worksheet, students read a problem about marbles in a box and analyze the diagram. Students fill out 4 essay questions that take them through the problem solving process before answering the question. No formula...

In this strategies for problem-solving:  finding patterns worksheet, 4th graders use a given pattern to answer 3 questions, then determine another pattern to answer 3 more.

Students practice the Request-Response-Result problem solving technique. They explore how and when it should be used.

In this probability instructional activity, students use math models and the problem solving strategy of understand, plan, solve, and look back to help them complete the two probability questions.

There is no more useful life skill to learn than budgeting and setting financial goals. It's math that is used by every person, everyday. Learners examine the responsibilities and costs involved in family economics. Through a series of...

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...

In this problem-solving learning exercise, students make an organized list to solve 5 mathematical word problems. Students show their work on the learning exercise.

There is an excellent strategy for learners to use when faced with a word problem that uses fractions. This presentation shows how to draw a diagram of the fractions in the problem in order to get a visual representation. Although brief,...

In this finding patterns learning exercise, students use the problem solving strategy of understand, plan, solve, and look back to help them find the pattern in the swimming distances numbers. Students use the pattern to help them solve...

In this drawing patterns to problem solve worksheet, students draw AB and AAB patterns as problem solving strategies. Students draw two answers.

In this problem solving strategy worksheet, students read one story problem about collecting shells. Students answer 5 questions that outline the guess and check method. Students solve the problem.

Getting a meal, side dish, drink, and dessert can be delicious—but it can be expensive too! Practice addition and subtraction with money in a lesson that focuses on a sample menu, complete with task cards and word problems.

Fifth graders use a software program to practice their problem solving skills. As a class, they identify patterns in their days at school and review problem solving patterns in math. They solve different problems and discover that the...

In this mathematical operations activity, students read the word problems and use their problem solving skills to determine which mathematical operation to use the solve the word problems.

Encourage learners to think deeply about the information they read or hear. Through a series of life skills worksheets, your pupils will consider the need for objectivity, identifying missing information, and problem solving.

Young scholars demonstrate how to solve word problems. They will watch the video "Math Can Take You Places" and identify three problem solving strategies.

While this presentation only has two sample questions, it provides a thorough exploration of solving word problems. Using a step-by-step method, this resource takes a word problem involving addition and shows how to identify the key...

Sixth graders listen to Demi's, On Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale. They use the problem solving strategy of finding a pattern to determine the number of rice Rani will receive after 30 days. They create a spreadsheet which...

In this tessellation worksheet, 7th graders use patterns to draw tessellations for the given shapes and colors. Students solve five problems.

Middle schoolers continue to study the problem solving process by identifying the pros and cons of different options they listed on their "How Could I Do This" activity sheet from the previous lesson. After weighing the options, they...

In this reasonable answers worksheet, students use the problem solving strategy of understand, plan, solve and look back to complete the problems. Students determine if their answers are reasonable by comparing the units.

In this guess and check learning exercise, students solve 5 word problems using guess and check and show their work. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

Ninth graders solve problems using Polya's 4 steps to problem solving.