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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: The Recipe for a Great Word Problem

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
The big idea of this instructional activity is to have students write their own word problems to help them have a better understanding of mathematical operations, as they relate to real-world scenarios. Pictures and videos of the...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Solving Subtraction Number Stories in Space

For Teachers K Standards
Students will be able to solve subtraction word problems using objects.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Time Conversion Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Solve word problems to find what time an event occurred or how long an event lasted. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: What's the Problem? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Adult learners are a challenging group to reach when teaching basic mathematical skills. This guide presents ideas and worksheets for teaching them how to solve word problems.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Multiplying Fractions by Fractions: Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
In this exercise, students practice multiplying fractions by fractions word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Represent Multi Step Word Problems Using Equations

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Represent multi-step word problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Equations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions: Word Problems 2

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Practice solving word problems by adding and subtracting fractions. The fractions used in these problems have like (common) denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Compare Multi Digit Numbers Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Solve word problems by comparing whole numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Praxis Core Math: Algebraic Word Problems Lesson

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of simple word problems that just involve basic arithmetic operations and a single variable. Includes examples and practice questions.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Word Problems With Order of Operations (Day 1 & 2)

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Writing word problems reinforces understanding of the order of operations.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Area Word Problems Days 1 & 2

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Area word problems using a real world context pose new mathematical challenges for students to negotiate.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Finite Geometric Series Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here, students can practice solving word problems involving a finite geometric series. They receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
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Math Drills

Math Drills: Math Word Problems

For Students 4th - 8th
Download these free worksheets to sharpen your word problem skills. Sheets focus on addition, multiplication, subtraction, division, and other math topics.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Density Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Solve problems concerning real-world situations using your knowledge of volume, surface area, and density.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Unknown Addend Problem

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students will solve word problems to create their own subtraction number sentences. They will use known addition facts to solve subtraction problems. A detailed lesson plan, worksheet, and pictures/videos of the instructional activity...
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Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Math Word Problems: Addition & Multiplication

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice coin word problems. This calculator helps you practice word problems that involve addition and multiplication using coins.
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Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Algebra Word Problems Using Age

For Students 9th - 10th
This calculator helps you practice word problems that involve algebra and three unknown quantities.
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Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Algebra Word Problems Using Coins

For Students 9th - 10th
This calculator helps you practice word problems that involve algebra and two unknown quantities.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Add and Subtract With Different Denominators Word Problems Practice

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Practice adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Daisies in Vases

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Students will solve a word problem with various outcomes by creating a meaningful representation of the problem by using objects, pictures, or equations. An explanation is provided.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Criteria for Success: Story Problem

For Teachers K - 1st
Students learn the basics of "Modeling with Mathematics" (CCSS.MP.4) as they practice putting their thinking on paper in this beginning of year lesson. This lesson includes a video tutorial, differentiated worksheets based on skill...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Boys and Girls, Variation 2

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Students are asked to solve a word problem with both addends unknown. They will write an equation and draw a picture to use to explain their answer.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Graphing Linear Functions Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Graph the line that represents a real-world relationship that is given verbally. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Writing and Solving Number Stories

For Teachers 2nd Standards
We can apply math to almost every part of the day and make math have a purpose for students.

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