Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Word Problems That Lead to Simultaneous Equations
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to solve word problems that lead to systems of equations, such as mixture, coin, investment, and upstream/downstream problems. There are example problems solved, problems for the...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Algebra: Creating Equations From Word Problems
A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short quiz on strategies for solving a word problem in an organized way using algebraic thinking.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Percent Word Problems
Practice solving word problems involving percents. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Algebra
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Basics of Word Problems
At this site from WyzAnt, learn the steps necessary to solve a word problem using algebra. Problems involve one-answer and multiple-answer solutions.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Algebra
This interactive Learn Alberta math resource offers a hands-on venue to explore and interpret word problems by evaluating and solving equations. Be sure to follow the links to the printable activities, solutions, learning strategies, and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Discount, Tax, and Tip Word Problems
Practice solving word problems involving price discounts, taxes, and tip calculations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gcf & Lcm Word Problems
Solve word problems where you either need to find the GCF or LCM. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Linear Equations Word Problems
Solve word problems about real world relationships that are given in formulas. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiple Units Word Problems
Solve word problems that contain multiple quantities that are measured in different units. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Two Step Equations Word Problems
Practice two-step equations word problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Linear Equations Word Problems: Tables
Solve word problems about real world relationships that are given in tables. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Writing Expressions Word Problems
Practice words problems writing expressions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Two Step Inequality Word Problems
Practice solving two-step inequality word problems.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Algebra: Ratio
Explore word problems about ratios and watch and listen to all the steps needed to solve.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Systems of Equations Word Problems
Solve word problems by modeling them into a system of equations and solving it. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Age Word Problems
In this exercise, students practice age word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Linear Equation Word Problems
In this exercise, students practice linear equation word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Percent Word Problems
In this exercise, students practice percent word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Proportion Word Problems
Practice setting up and solving proportions to solve word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Word Problems [Pdf]
Solve the given real-world word problems.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Solving Inequality Word Questions
This tutorial models how to solve word problems which state that one unknown variable is greater or less than another. Includes detailed explanations of sample problems and ten practice questions to try.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Algebra Help
Heres a comprehensive review of the basics of algebra. WyzAnt includes lessons on varied topics, calculators that show step-by-step solutions, and interactive worksheets for practicing and testing your skills. Just choose a topic and use...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Word Problem Basics Worksheet
The worksheet consists of exercises that practice solving word problems. An example problem and solutions are included.