CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding Multiple One Digit Numbers Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to add multiple 1-digit numbers from a word problem. The video is followed by additional practice problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Comparing the Values of Numbers to 1000 Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice comparing numbers by watching a video and attempting practice problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Dual Place Value
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice solving problems involving place value.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiples Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice solving word problems involving multiples.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Place Value Problems Involving Grouping of Items
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice solving word problems involving place value.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Place Value Problems Involving Items
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students solve word problems involving place value and multiplication.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Sharing With Illustrations Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice solving division word problems using illustrations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Solving Multi Step Problems Involving Time
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video about solving multi step time problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Word Problems for Time Patterns
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview on how to solve word problems involving time patterns.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dividing Fractions Word Problems
Practice solving word problems by dividing fractions by fractions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Percent Word Problems
Practice solving word problems involving percents. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: What Is an Array?
Teach a activity about repeated addition and arrays by using this very detailed lesson plan. The author walks you through the activity step-by-step and even includes a video of her teaching about arrays for reference. Word problem...
BBC
Bbc: Skillswise: Formulas
This Skillswise site focuses on using formulas as understood in math. Included are a video about how using formulas is important, fact sheets and worksheets practicing with formulas, and quizzes on the information presented. The...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Fermi Questions
This tutorial from the Math Forum provides the approach to problem solving made famous by Enrico Fermi. Fermi, a brilliant Italian physicist, used estimation frequently in problem-solving.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Fraction Word Problem Quiz
Take a quiz that focuses on fractions in word problems. Summary of the score is shown at the end of the quiz, and students may review missed questions.
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: Get Going With Rate
Explore the concepts of rate, distance, and speed in this interactive lesson. Discover how to use formulas to solve word problems and calculate salaries. A concise lesson with excellent examples, connections to real world experiences,...
Other
How to Study: The Rqwqcq Strategy for Solving Math Word Problems
RQWQCQ is a good strategy to use when solving math word (or "story") problems. Each of the letters in RQWQCQ stands for a step in the strategy.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Algebra: Creating Equations From Word Problems
A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short quiz on strategies for solving a word problem in an organized way using algebraic thinking.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Geometry Problems on Squares
The geometry tutorial investigates word problems on squares with detailed solutions. Topics included are perimeter and area of a square.
Hopelink
Hopelink: Math Lesson Idea: Word Problems
Teach your students to reason with language and to use imagery to translate language into mathematical equations.
Quia
Quia: Story Problems With Mixed Practice
Your problem-solving skills are put to the test in this interactive word problem game on this site. Employ a variety of mathematical skills and strategies including logical reasoning and computation. Multiple choice problems created for...
Math Playground
Math Playground: Word Problems
The online activities are action-packed for elementary and middle school students. The interactive games have students practice problem-solving skills. The variety of math activities help students learn about multistep word problems.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Solving Problems and Puzzles
Lots of useful teacher resources for making problem-solving easier and more fun for students. Includes games and worksheets.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Exploring Patterns & Writing Word Problems
In this lesson plan, students will listen to the book called The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang, but before reading, students will listen for the "different" way to solve the problem on each page. After reading, students will focus on one...