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Number and Operation: All About Monday - Does it Pay?
Solve real-world financial math problems. High schoolers will work through a series of problems as they look at credit card interest, bill payment, and other real-world personal money matters.
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100 Questions
Students practice problem solving skills by asking questions and participating in a design challenge. In this asking questions lesson, students work in pairs to ask questions to design a solution for a difficult personal problem....
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My Test Book: Units of Measurement
In this math skills worksheet, 5th graders solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding units of measurement. Students may view the correct answers.
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Multi-Step Problems
In this math word problems worksheets, students solve 4 multi-step problems that require them to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
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Angles – 90’-180’-270’-360’
In this angles practice learning exercise, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 4 questions that require them to measure angles and turn them.
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Dr. Nestler's Math 2 Pre-calculus
Students are given a description of a scenario of Professor Fink searching for a group of children. When he finds them, he states that he can express their location as a function of his hand. Students analyze the scenario and determine...
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Free Standing Structures
Students investigate how to create a free standing structure. In this mathematics activity, small groups of students demonstate how to build the tallest structure while spending the least amount of money on materials.
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Recognizing Exact Numbers or Estimates
In this estimation activity, students read a word problem about the Lincoln Memorial and then answer 4 fill in the blank questions where they decide whether they need to use an exact number or an estimate to answer each question.
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Problem Solving
Fourth graders complete a worksheet identifying unnecessary information regarding 8 different math problems. In this problem solving lesson, 4th graders discuss the meaning of colors on a spotlight in order to develop the skill of how to...
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Identify and Evaluate Problem-Solving Processes and Solutions
Students identify a problem, the process by which it is solved, and the solution in a piece of literature. In this problem solving lesson, students read a nonfiction passage and use a think-pair-share strategy to identify the problem...
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Exchange Rate Problems
In this economics worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and multiple choice questions about exchange rates throughout the world.
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Economics Worksheet: Opportunity Costs
In this economics worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to calculate opportunity costs and graph their calculations.
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Demand and Supply Worksheet
In this economics worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 28 questions regarding demand and supply.
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Supply, Demand, and Prices Worksheet
For this economics worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 34 questions about supply, demand and prices.
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The Triangle Problem
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders identify different parts of a scalene triangle and calculate the length of different segments. There is one question with an answer key.
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The Christmas Tree/Hanukkah Bush Problem
For this geometry worksheet, 11th graders put numbers on a Christmas tree in such a way that each row or line will add up to be the same amount. They start with 1 ornament and work down the tree to 4 ornaments. An answer key is provided.
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Shortest Distance Problem
In this algebra activity, students solve 1 shortest distance problem. This is a challenging problem that requires students to apply knowledge and use their critical thinking skills. A fully explained solution is included.
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Solomon's Game
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve a word problem by playing a game of Solomon, where they capture their opponents piece and remove them from the game. There is one problem with answer key.
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Computer vs Human Problem
In this algebra learning exercise, students compare the way a human would solve an equations as compared to a computer. There is one problem with a solution key.
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Multiplying Decimals One
In this decimal multiplication worksheet, students solve 120 problems that require them to multiply decimals.
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Multiplying Decimals Two
In this decimal multiplication worksheet, students solve 120 problems that require them to multiply decimals.
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4 Step Approach to Problem Solving
Young scholars explore problem solving. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students investigate the four-step approach to problem solving. Young scholars solve word problems by employing the four-step process and express...
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Change for the future: Redesigning Maquoketa
Sixth graders research a problem to be solved in their town, develop a rationale as to why they should act on this problem, and present their ideas to the class and their community. In this problem solving lesson plan, 6th graders...
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9th Grade Transition Algebra
Ninth graders examine mathematical patterns. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders collaborate to think outside the box and share solutions to problems they have encountered. Students use popsicle sticks to solve various building problems...