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Problem Solving: 100 Board Logic Problems
Get mathematicians engaged with number terminology using this puzzle activity! Learners determine the selected number from a hundred board by eliminating numbers using clues. As a group, each learner has a specific role, outlined in the...
Carstens Studios
Math Doodles
Discover the joy and excitement of improving your math fluency through four different puzzles. Combine those with 25 different ways to represent numbers and you have hours of enjoyment that can be fun outside of the classroom as well.
Curated OER
Solve This
Students with learning disabilities practice their problem-solving skills. They discover the consequences of their actions and they chart their decisions. They use the internet to see how different situations play out based on different...
Curated OER
Working Backwards as a Problem-Solving Strategy
In this problem solving strategy instructional activity, 3rd graders roll a dice three times and record the number in the hundreds, tens and ones place on the chart, then solve an addition and subtraction problem with that number.
EduGAINs
Solving Linear Equations
To find x, you have to get it by itself, correct? Individuals solve a linear word problem and share their solutions with others that solved the problem in a similar fashion. They then complete a self-assessment on how they feel about...
BW Walch
Solving Exponential Equations
Introducing exponential equations means learners need to take all the rules and tricks they learned for exponents and actually apply them. This presentation comes to the rescue by touching on changing bases in exponential equations after...
Illustrative Mathematics
How Many Days Until Summer Vacation?
On the 124th day of school, young mathematicians are asked to find out how many days are left in the 180-day school year. The teacher version to the task offers several ways the problem can be solved, and can be used to guide instruction...
Instant Interactive
Math Drills
Get ready, set, go! This app will have your young mathematicians striving for first place as they work on their basic math skills.
Raytheon
Strategies for Solving Math Word Problems
In this strategies for solving math word problems activity, students read two pages of examples and explanations, then solve 42 addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems, answer sheet included.
Curated OER
"Samantha Loves Cookies"
In this math problem solving worksheet, students read a bar graph showing numbers of different kinds of cookies to solve word problems. Students solve 7 problems.
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Grid: Multiplication and Tally Marks
I wouldn't say that making and counting tally marks is the best way to solve a multiplication problems, but this PowerPoint may prove me wrong. Kids solve double-digit multiplication problems using a simplistic grid and tally marks. They...
BW Walch
Creating Linear Inequalities in One Variable
Just when a young mathematician starts to feel comfortable turning word problems into linear equations, shake things up and throw inequalities in the mix. This excellent, instructive presentation takes the steps for solving an equality...
Curated OER
Subtract Tens on a Hundred Chart Problem Solving 12.2
In this hundred chart worksheet, students read three story problems pertaining to the subtraction of tens on a hundred chart. Students solve each problem.
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Problem Solving Strategies: Patterns
What's next in the series? Mathematicians study figures, graphs, and statements to determine what comes next in this patterns worksheet. They experiment with a multiplication chart and draw their own figures to continue specific...
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Twenty Questions: The Hundred Chart
Use the 20 Questions game to practice math vocabulary and number properties! Project a hundreds chart and hand one out to learners. Ideally, give them counters (beans would work well) to mark off the chart so you can play multiple times....
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The Cy Young Winner
In this math problem solving problem, students complete a chart showing the total points each of 5 pitchers received in the voting for the Cy Young award. The solution to the problem is included on the page.
Inside Mathematics
Coffee
There are many ways to correlate coffee to life, but in this case a worksheet looks at the price of two different sizes of coffee. It requires interpreting a graph with two unknown variables, in this case the price, and solving for those...
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Multistep Problems
In this multi-step problem solving activity, learners analyze a chart that shows musical instruments and their prices. After reading the instructions and examples provided, students solve two multi-step problems.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Talking About Distance, Rate and Time
Connect the tortoise and the hare fable to mathematics. Learners first identify key terms related to distance, rate, and time. They then solve distance/rate/time problems using different representations.
National Security Agency
Equations and Expressions
Learners demonstrate their knowledge pictorially, concretely, and abstractly in this unit meant to last three hours over three days. Using hands-on activities, manipulatives, real-world applications, and problem solving, learners write...
Curated OER
Mathematical Treasure Hunt
The hunt is on! Young mathematicians follow clues and complete a series of ten math puzzles as they try to crack Dr. Integer's code and find the location of his hidden treasure.
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What Can the Wind Blow?
Students observe math and science concepts no matter which way the wind blows. In this early childhood problem solving instructional activity, students will develop science, math, and observation skills as they learn about the wind.
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Outdoor Activities/Problem Solving: Math Goes to the Playground
Students build their math skills outdoors. In this early childhood math lesson, students use comparative language as they chart and graph the items on their playground.
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Have Block Party!
Students discover that the possibilities are limitless in this block-building activity. In this early childhood, problem solving lesson, students develop social, problem-solving, math, and language skills using a specific number of...