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Problem Solving Strategies: Pre Test
In this problem solving worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about math word problems and choosing the best strategy to solve them. Students answer 10 questions total.
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Using Multiplication to Solve Word Problems
Students explore math functions by solving word problems in class. In this multiplication lesson, students utilize colored cubes and base blocks to visualize multiplication problems. Students identify the multiplication values within...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Fun with Problem Solving
Using a varity of strategies, young mathematicians solve multistep word problems. They play a logic game as a whole group, and then work with a partner on a computer to complete a worksheet that requires a variety of problem solving...
Primary Resources
Ratio and Proportion
A great way to practice ratio and proportion problems. There are three word problems that set the stage, images and table help learners see how each problem is solved. A very useful tool when introducing or reviewing proportions and ratios.
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Word Problem Solving Strategies
In this word problem strategy worksheet, students solve and complete 11 statements related to solving a word problem in steps. First, they determine what is needed and what is important in the problem. Then, students explain how they...
Concord Consortium
Crazy Clocks
While a stopped clock is right twice a day, a fast or slow clock confuses people for weeks. Scholars observe a clock running slow and must correct it before observing a clock running fast and working it backward. Finally, a multi-step...
Waterloo Mathematics
Grade 7 Patterning and Algebra: Algebraic Expressions
Classmates solve 18 different problems that are mostly word problems that apply algebraic expressions. They draw different combinations of masses on a scale that would balance. They also simplify expressions and solve for x in a number...
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Use Guess and Check to Solve Math Problems
In this problem solving worksheet, students read about using the guess and check strategy for solving math word problems. They use the strategy to solve 8 problems. They read about the working backwards and using visuals as problem...
CK-12 Foundation
Problem Solving Plan, Estimation with Decimals: Shopping
Mathematicians go on a virtual shopping trip in an interactive designed to boost the concept of estimation. Scholars read and answer five questions—multiple-choice, true or false, and a discussion—with help from a drag-and-drop shopping...
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Math Review Questions
In this problem solving worksheet, students calculate and solve 52 questions or equations having to do with a variety of math concepts and strategies.
Curriculum Corner
Converting Metric Units of Length Brochure
How many millimeters are in 10 meters? Which is greater: two centimeters or 30 millimeters? These are the types of questions learners can solve, along with one word problem, in a six-sectioned measurement brochure.
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Problem Solving Strategy: Guess & Check
In this problem solving activity, students solve 11 different problems that include using the guess and check method to solve each one. First, they use the chart to figure out the number of and types of pets each person has. Then,...
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"Comprehension of Word Problems" Using a Table
Sixth graders practice solving math problems by utilizing a data table. In this number sense lesson, 6th graders create a table using the numerical information about a fictitious farm's inventory. Students complete the empty segments by...
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Cool Tools to Solve Challenging Word Problems
Students solve math word problems. In this cool tools lesson, students are introduced to the K-N-W-S method. Students work in groups and complete a worksheet using this method of learning.
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Building Word Problems
Sixth graders study addition and subtraction facts. In equal groups, they play a race game to correctly solve addition and subtraction problems. Using a PowerPoint presentation, the teacher demonstrates how to write word problems and...
Noyce Foundation
Movin 'n Groovin
Examine the consequences of varying speed. An engaging set of five problem sets challenges young mathematicians by targeting a different grade level from K-12. In the initial lesson, scholars make conclusions about the time it takes two...
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Not So Snappy 9 Word Problems
In this math worksheet, learners practice solving word problems which require them to make a list or work backwards to find the solution. Students read and solve 5 word problems.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Solve a Simpler Problem: Problem Solving
In this problem solving strategy worksheet, students use the understand, plan, solve, and look back strategy to help them locate and solve the simpler problems within the two word problems.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Work Backward: Homework
In this working backwards worksheet, students review the understand, plan, solve, and look back problem solving strategy to help them work backwards and solve the word problems.
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Problem Solving Strategy: Work Backward: Problem Solving
In this working backwards learning exercise, students read the word problem and then complete the understand, plan, solve, and look back steps to solve the problem. Students work backwards to solve the problem.
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Word Problem Solving Strategies
In this word problem strategy worksheet, students solve and complete 11 different steps related to solving a given word problem that includes a growing pattern. First, they determine what is needed and what information is important in...
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Fraction Word Problems
In this fractions worksheet, students complete fraction word problems containing 1 digit numbers. Students complete 4 problems total.
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Apple Logic and Problem Solving
Students examine apple production in the United States. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students use problem solving strategies introduced to solve math problems associated with apple production in the United States. Student collect...
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Not So Snappy 13- Word Problems
In this word problem worksheet, students problem solve to find the answers to 4 examples. They use a variety of strategies including solve a simpler problem, and using logic in their work.