Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Word Problems That Lead to Simultaneous Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Algebra: Creating Equations From Word Problems

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
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.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Percent Word Problems

For Students 5th - 7th
Practice solving word problems involving percents. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Basics of Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from WyzAnt, learn the steps necessary to solve a word problem using algebra. Problems involve one-answer and multiple-answer solutions.
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Algebra

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Discount, Tax, and Tip Word Problems

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
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.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Gcf & Lcm Word Problems

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra I: Linear Equations Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Multiple Units Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Two Step Equations Word Problems

For Students 7th Standards
Practice two-step equations word problems.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Linear Equations Word Problems: Tables

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Writing Expressions Word Problems

For Students 7th Standards
Practice words problems writing expressions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Two Step Inequality Word Problems

For Students 7th Standards
Practice solving two-step inequality word problems.
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Algebra: Ratio

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Explore word problems about ratios and watch and listen to all the steps needed to solve.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Systems of Equations Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Age Word Problems

For Students 6th - 8th
In this exercise, students practice age 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: Linear Equation Word Problems

For Students 6th - 8th
In this exercise, students practice linear equation 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: Percent Word Problems

For Students 6th - 8th
In this exercise, students practice percent word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Proportion Word Problems

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
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.
Activity
K-5 Math Teaching Resources

K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Word Problems [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Solve the given real-world word problems.
Unit Plan
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Solving Inequality Word Questions

For Students 7th Standards
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.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Algebra Help

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Word Problem Basics Worksheet

For Students 9th - 10th
The worksheet consists of exercises that practice solving word problems. An example problem and solutions are included.