Solving Problems Teacher Resources

In this spinner probability worksheet, students read one story problem about a spinner game and how fair it is. Students answer 4 short answer questions about solving this problem.

In this percents and decimals worksheet, 5th graders solve the word problems using percents and decimals. Students solve six word problems.

For this sampling methods worksheet, students solve the six problems using sampling methods and determining if the results are biased or unbiased.

For this math worksheet, learners solve nine word problems using addition and subtraction. Students are encouraged to show their work.

For this problem solving worksheet, students learn that sometimes a problem has more information than they need. Students then read the words problems and cross out any information they do not need. Students solve the problems and...

Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the properties of a right triangle. They find the missing side and angles of a right triangle.

In this formula worksheet, students use formulas to solve 5 word problems, showing their work. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

In this problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders will listen to and solve 6 story problems about numbers of objects, order of objects, and money. Teacher is instructed to read problems aloud and answer clarifying questions.

In this elapsed time worksheet, students solve 4 story problems in which elapsed time is calculated. Students write or draw to show their work. All times are to the hour.

In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 7 story problems that include the use of a simple code key that assigns a number to each of 6 animals. Students read and solve each problem using the information in the key.

In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders identify what time the concert starts and ends. Then they use a clock to act out the time and draw the hands on the clock to show when the concert will be over.

In this reasonable answers learning exercise, 1st graders apply their knowledge of how to select the most reasonable answer regarding the appropriate tool to use for measurement of different objects. There are 4 problems to solve.

In this online interactive problem solving worksheet, learners examine a diagram and use their problem solving skills in order to respond to 5 questions.

Students identify problem solving strategies and demonstrate the ability to make choices using those strategies. In this problem solving lesson plan, students are introduced to vocabulary and strategies by playing a hula hoop game, then...

High schoolers read passages from several sources and evaluate the text for various criteria. In this problem solving instructional activity, students evaluate character problem solving processes after reading passages. They will use a...

In this online interactive problem solving activity, students read a graph and use their problem solving skills in order to respond to 10 questions.

In this episodic summary graphic organizer worksheet, students practice their problem solving skills as they chart an event by identifying the problem, sequence of events, setting, and major players.

In this problem solving worksheet, students are given five problems including calculating volume given the dimensions of a pool, determining the number of subatomic particles in an atom, filling in a table with chemical names and...

In this problem solving activity, students complete a set of 10 problems involving fractions of quantities. A website reference for additional resources is given.

Pupils solve multi-step number stories. They create number models to solve number stories.  Everyone chooses the appropriate operation to use after reading the problem, and then work in small groups to...

Third graders analyze mathematical word problems and interpret the words into mathematical equations. Individuals demonstrate their knowledge of the order of operations both verbally and through written expression.

The use of box scores from baseball games is the foundation of this math instructional activity. Organize your class into groups of four, and give identical box scores from a baseball game that was just played. Have them create word...

Students plan a voyage as the captain of a tall ship in the early days of exploration and merchant trading. They choose 2 ships and 3 voyages for a total of 6 possibilities. They calculate the number of days and distance of their...

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