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Water Play

For Students 3rd
In this word problems worksheet, 3rd graders read and solve three word problems involving gallons of water and different types of measurement.
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Track Meet

For Students 3rd
In this reasoning worksheet, 3rd graders look over a table with statistics and solve the answers to 5 word problems related to the table about a class track meet.
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Sudoku Puzzle

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Sudoku puzzle, students solve a given Sudoku puzzle. The solution to the puzzle is provided at the bottom of the page. Links to other puzzles are provided.
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Winchester Transit Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this transit problem worksheet, students read clues about bus stops and their routes.  They determine the time between stops and the shortest path possible.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem.  The...
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Six Write the Converse Statement Problems

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this converse activity, students write the converse statements for six given statements.  The solutions are not provided.
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Crossing Paths

For Students 3rd
In this completing a chart worksheet, 3rd graders fill in 22 items or category titles to two charts involving animals and fruit. Students choose their answers from a word bank.
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Raging River

For Students 3rd
In this measurement worksheet, 3rd graders read a passage on the Mississippi River and then answer five short answer questions relating to the length of the river.
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Who Lives Where?

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reasoning worksheet, learners read clues about which house each of 6 people live in. Students use reasoning to determine the correct house for each person and label it with the correct name.
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Outdoor Activities/Problem Solving: Home Design

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students create with sticks and stones. In this early childhood lesson plan, students use their problem-solving skills to make houses out of items they find outdoors.
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Outdoor Activities: Solve It-Outdoors

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students practice problem solving skills. In this early childhood education lesson, students foster the ability to use creative and critical thinking to turn obstacles into bridges to greater learning as they complete various activities...
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Diophantus' Age Problem

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Diophantus' age problem, students read clues concerning the age of Diophantus.  They write an algebraic equation for the given situation.  Students solve the equation to determine the age of Diophantus when he...
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The Multiplying Digits Problem

For Students 7th - 9th
In this digits problem, students determine what digits, when multiplied, equal given parameters.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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The Dominoes Problem

For Students 7th - 9th
In this dominoes puzzle, students, using dominoes, create a 4 x 4 square which has equal sums for each of the four sides.  This one-page problem contains 1 problem. 
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Aging Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this aging problem, students read a word problem, write an equation, and determine the current age of specified persons.  This one-page learning exercise contains 1 multi-step problem.  The answer is provided at the bottom...
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Brain Teaser - the River

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this perimeter and area worksheet, students find the perimeter and area of shapes with right angles. Students complete 9 problems total.
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Sorting and Classifying

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this sorting and classifying activity, students analyze the numbers in a Venn diagram of 3 sections. Students answer 6 questions about the characteristics each section has in common.
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Four Always, Sometimes, or Never Venn Diagram Problems

For Students 8th - 11th
In this Venn Diagram instructional activity, students fill in the blanks with always, sometimes, or never by reading the Venn diagrams.  The variables used in the Venn Diagrams are clearly defined.
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Probability and Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils reason mathematically as they solve problems dealing with probability of an even occurring. In this probability lesson, students differentiate between different rankings of candidates running for leadership. They identify...
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Number and Operations- Using Gift Certificates

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners apply number and operation skills to learn how to spend a gift certificate. In this mathematical reasoning lesson, students use base 10 blocks as money and calculate how much money they have.
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Measure for Measure: Lengths and Heights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore measuring tools by calculating heights and lengths of random objects. In this distance measurement lesson, students utilize the Internet service MapQuest to measure the distance between their current towns and many other...
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Treasure to Ship

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore and solve an algebraic word problem. They listen to a poem about pirates, describe the word problem in their own words, and independently solve the problem using colored rods to represent the pirates and treasure...
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Thinking Skills: Find the Correct Fruit

For Students K - 1st
In this thinking skills learning exercise, students read 3 clues to determine which fruit (from four choices) is the correct one. Students draw an X on each fruit that does not fit the clues and circle the correct fruit. The clues refer...
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Tennis Playing Family

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students use logical thinking to solve a verbal problems in which they determine who is the worst tennis player in a family.  The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution. 
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Teach Students a Range of Problem-Solving Strategies

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Arming students with a multitude of strategies will help them meet their math challenges.