Brainstorming—the art of coming up with endless ideas. Pupils brainstorm how to solve local problems in their counties and eventually narrow their ideas down to one solution as a team.

Decipher the equations in these addition and subtraction word problems. Two examples at the top of the page guide second graders as they solve the rest of the problems. There is no space to write out the equation, but there is a place to...

Magnifying glasses and cameras often use converging lenses, but how do they alter an image? Pupils discover a lens, axis, and object arrow before identifying four characteristics of the resulting image. They label the location,...

Students work in teams to choose a design and use this to learn about the problem solving spiral. In this problem solving lesson plan, students state the steps of the spiral and discuss how it relates to their experiences.

In this multi-step problem solving worksheet, students analyze a chart that shows musical instruments and their prices. After reading the instructions and examples provided, students solve two multi-step problems.

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...

In this problem solving challenge worksheet, students work backward to solve a set of 5 word problems. Answers are included on page 2.

In this problem solving learning exercise, students complete 3 questions in order to answer a word problem: understand, plan, solve and look back. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

In this problem-solving activity, students learn how to make a prediction in problem-solving by using the 4 steps: understand, plan, solve and look back. They then use this problem-solving skill to answer 4 questions.

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 problem solving worksheet, students are presented with how four numbers are related and then asked to solve for these four numbers.  The solution, using algebraic equations, is provided.

In this writing worksheet, students choose what they think is the biggest problem the world is facing. Students write how they would solve the problem and how the world would be a better place once the problem is solved.

Students examine how to solve word problems by recognizing patterns. They create tables to help them visualize the problem. They discover that some problems can be solved by recognizing a pattern,

Elementary schoolers solve practice problems on the board and are shown how to line up the numbers for addition. They solve various addition problems in small groups. Everyone continues the same process for solving subtraction problems.

Learners solve eight short answer algebra word problems. They write and solve systems of equations in two or three variables given a word problem about integers, perimeter, consecutive numbers, etc.

In this math problem solving worksheet, students read each word problem, underline the code words, and write the operation that should be used to solve each problem. They explain their reasoning for choosing the particular operation.

How do you solve for a variable? This slideshow provides definitions, key concepts, and guided practice to teach learners how to solve literal equations for a specified variable.

In this problem solving activity, learners solve word problems. Students determine how to solve four word problems, solve them, and show their steps.

In this problem solving instructional activity, students practice solving 4 word problems involving decimals and subtraction in the workspace provided for each one.

In this temperature problem solving activity, learners read a story problem about the temperature variations in one day. Students answer 4 questions in which information they know is organized and a plan is made to calculate the...

In this subtraction problem solving activity, students read the 5 word problems and subtract two-digit numbers to calculate the answer. Students show their work in the space provided.

In this division problem solving worksheet, students solve four division word problems with decimals. There is a column for students to show their work.

Students use funnels and create tunnels. In this early childhood lesson plan, students begin to understand science and math concepts such as flow, force, gravity, and volume and develop skills in areas such as problem solving and...

In this problem solving worksheet, students calculate what happens when two people plan to meet but their watches are wrong.  The solutions with explanations is provided.