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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Linear Systems by Substitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty-seven problems present a variety of practice solving linear systems by substitution. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Further Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
You'll learn how to use Polya's four-step process to solve problems involving simple geometry concepts, distance, mixtures, and interest. This tutorial offers several example problems as well as practice exercises for you to complete.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Introduction to Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A guide to solving problems involving numbers, rectangles, and angles. You'll learn how to employ Polya's four steps: understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, and look back.
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Other

Edte.ch: Maths Maps

For Students 1st - 8th
Maths Maps is a collaborative project where participants use Google maps to choose a location within one of the cities highlighted, then create a Math problem about the site. The problems are marked on the map with various colors...
Website
US Department of Education

Helping Your Child Learn Math: Math for the Fun of It

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This compilation of math activities engages parents and children in the use of math whenever they are at home. Packed with concise, high interest activities, related illustrations, detailed "parent pointers," and easy to following...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Systems of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial will show you a four-step process for solving problems involving systems of linear equations. View several examples of Polya's process of problem solving and hone your own skills with practice exercises.
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Introduction to Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
Through this tutorial, you'll learn how to use Polya's process to solve word problems, which involves four steps: understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, and look back. Contains several examples of simple word problems...
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University of Waterloo (Canada)

University of Waterloo: Cemc: Math Circles: Number Theory Ii [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This worksheet provides a series of problem-solving questions that require higher order thinking skills. Questions will include finding the greatest common divisor, and least common multiple.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Within 100 Word Problems 3

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Practice solving word problems with addition and subtraction. These questions are start unknown problems including add to and take from problems. Numbers used are 100 or less. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Age Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Dr. Math walks you through the necessary steps to solve age problems. Additional examples are included.
Interactive
Other

After School Excellence: Word Problems Grades 1 3

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This is a resource for elementary word problems. It links to interactive and hands-on sites with videos and strategies.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Telling Time Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
In this exercise, students practice telling time word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get step-by-step elapsed time hints and try questions repeatedly. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.A.1 Tell and write...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Multiply by Tens Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Solve word problems with multiples of ten. Decompose multiples of ten to multiply. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Number Slice Special Test

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
A succinct test on number concepts including problem solving, basic operations, and computation. Assessment is scored online and student score is compared with other student test scores. Great for use as a quick assessment.
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Sample Problems for Grades 1 5

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
The Saskatoon Board of Education gives samples of math word problems for pairs or small groups of students. At each grade level three types of problems are provided: translation, process, and realistic.
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Hopelink

Hopelink: Math Lesson Idea: Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Teach your students to reason with language and to use imagery to translate language into mathematical equations.
Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Counter Roundup

For Students K - 1st
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills playing this interactive game, Counter Roundup. The rules are simple but the game requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. There is a "Get Printable Page," link at the top...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial explains exponential functions and provides links pertaining to topics on them. You will learn to use the exponent keys on your calculator, to graph exponential functions, and to solve compound interest problems.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Equations With Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains solving equations with fractions by finding the least common multiple of the denominators and clearing the fractions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Two Variable Inequalities Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Solve word problems that involve linear inequalities in two variables. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Project Britain

Primary Homework Help: Year 6 Word Problems B

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learners use problem-solving and arithmetic skills to answer ten word problems. Students can check their answers when they are finished.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Building Shapes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Based on building a hexagon, this activity from the Math Forum collection focuses on using different combinations of pattern blocks to create a hexagon. An online activity, pencil and paper method, literature connections, and a...
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University of Waterloo (Canada)

Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing: Ratio and Rate [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Learners explore the concepts of rate and ratio in a variety of problem-solving situations. Worksheets contain definitions and visual representations of concepts. Link to related ratio game. Other skills include measurement, data...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Time Differences

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
In this exercise, students practice determinging time differences. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get step-by-step hints and try questions repeatedly. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.A.1 Tell and write time to the...

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