Curated OER
Renting an Apartment-- Math Word Problems
In this math worksheet, students analyze real-world situations involving math. Students read about a woman and her monthly budget for an apartment rental. Students calculate the answers to 6 problems about the rent and solve 10 problems...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Identify Missing or Extra Information
Learn to maneuver through word problems by identifying the specific information needed to solve it. Is there unnecessary information? Is there missing information?
Curated OER
Christmas Word Problems
Here's a little holiday-oriented math review/challenge. Three-up on a single sheet for copying, each set consists of five problems that range from three- and four-digit subtraction to multiplication and division to four and five. Typo...
Public Schools of North Carolina
Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 4
Fresh off the press, these math newsletters will challenge the problem solving skills of your young mathematicians. With an incredibly wide variety of questions covering the topics of arithmetic and geometry, these unique...
Public Schools of North Carolina
Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 2
Develop the problem solving skills of your young learners with this collection of math newsletters. Covering a variety of topics ranging from simple arithmetic and number sense to symmetry and graphing, these...
Public Schools of North Carolina
Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 1
Keep the skills of your young mathematicians up-to-date with this series of newsletter worksheets. Offering a wide array of basic arithmetic, geometry, and problem solving exercises, this resource is a great way to develop the...
Curriculum Corner
The Answer Is Math Task Cards
Scholars work backwards to solve word problems with a practice page that gives an answer and asks, What is the problem?
Curated OER
Mixed Addition and Subtraction Word Problems 2, Version 4
In this finding the sum and difference word problem learning exercise, 2nd graders add or subtract to problem solve. Students solve 5 problems.
Primary Resources
Fraction Word Problems
Five fraction word problems using addition are included in this worksheet. Four of the problems revolve around food: pizza, cakes, bread, and pies! Tip: For extra fun, bring in a real loaf of bread, or other food item, to demonstrate one...
Curated OER
Word Problem Solving Strategies Cookies 2
This is a fantastic template to guide scholars in solving math word problems! Students read a word problem dealing with sales and profits, and fill in a graphic organizer to guide the process. They consider important information, the...
Baylor College
Living Things and Their Needs: The Math Link
Enrich your study of living things with these cross-curricular math activities. Following along with the story Tillena Lou's Day in the Sun, learners will practice addition and subtraction, learn how to measure volume and length,...
EngageNY
Solving Problems by Finding Equivalent Ratios
Combine total quantities and equivalent ratios in problem solving. The fifth lesson plan in a series of 29 presents problems that can be solved using equivalent ratios. Pupils use part-to-part ratios and either sums or differences of the...
Scholastic
Problem-Soving Strategies, Practice 1: Sample
A variety of word problems help your learners examine the ways that they find solutions. Each question provides opportunities to add, subtract, and multiply time, measurements, and money.
Curated OER
Add and Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators: 2 (Word Problems)
For this fraction instructional activity, fourth and fifth graders solve six word problems, all having to do with adding or subtracting fractions with like denominators. This instructional activity can be adapted to the Common Core...
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 6th Grade Math – Target G
Making money and saving money turn into high interest topics for sixth graders. Grade 6 Claim 1 Item Slide Shows use these topics in a presentation with math practice problems. The questions require applying knowledge of algebraic...
Curated OER
Decimals Division Word Problems
In this division problem solving worksheet, learners solve four division word problems with decimals. There is a column for students to show their work.
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Addition Word Problems
In this addition problem solving activity, 3rd graders solve five word problems using three addends. Students show all of their work in the available space on the activity.
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Subtraction Word Problems
In this subtraction problem solving worksheet, students read the 5 word problems and subtract two-digit numbers to calculate the answer. Students show their work in the space provided.
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Subtraction Word Problems
In this subtraction problem solving worksheet, students read and solve four word problems. Each word problem involves regrouping to the thousands place. There is an area on the worksheet for students to show their work.
Curated OER
Open-Ended Problem Solving - Math
If you are looking for an end-of-the-year math assessment, then this lesson could be for you! Your mathematicians are assessed on their ability to solve difficult, multi-step word problems that take quite a bit of thought and...
Curated OER
Problem Solving: Draw a Diagram
This problem solving PowerPoint presents a detailed, logical sequence of steps to follow in order to solve a story problem. The thinking processes described are given in text and represented by a visual model. After discussing the...
Curated OER
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Fifth graders put their fraction knowledge to work by reading word problems and deciding whether to add or subtract the given fractions. Terms such as combined, total, difference, and left indicate which operation to use.
Curated OER
Comprehension of Word Problems
Students solve word problems using a graphic organizer. In this problem solving lesson, students are introduced to the included graphic organizer and are taught how to use it for solving word problems. Students write the required...
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Solve Word Problems
In this problem solving instructional activity, learners solve word problems. Students determine how to solve four word problems, solve them, and show their steps.