Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Boolean Algebra and its Application to Problem Solving and Logic Circuits

For Teachers Higher Ed
Introduce learners to the concept of Boolean Algebra. In groups, they are given real life situations in statements and make conclusions. They will use the statements to form compound statements. To end the instructional activity, they...
Unit Plan
Benjamin Franklin High School

Saxon Math: Algebra 2 (Section 1)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This first of twelve algebra 2 resources provides a broad review of many algebra 1 concepts through a number of separable lessons and labs. Starting with the real number system and its subsystems, the sections quickly but thoroughly...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Subtraction Practice, Part 3

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
A basic subtraction worksheet can help your second graders improve their problem-solving skills. Seventeen problems prompt learners to subtract two-digit numbers from two-digit numbers. None of the problems require carrying, so this...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Using Quadratic Equations to Solve Problems: Pizza Slice!

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Get the most out of a pizza. Class members use an interactive to simulate cutting a pizza to determine the maximum number of slices possible. The pupils create a set of data points and determine the equation that models the relationship.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comprehension of Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this word problem solving instructional activity, 3rd graders read a book titled Counting on Frank by Rod Clement and utilize the information in the story to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving Page 1

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math worksheet students read 7 word problems. Students are to solve each word problem and label the answers. Students are also asked to illustrate each problem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Watering Can

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Pupils problem-solve a technique to pass pass a one gallon water container around a circle without using any hands or arms and making sure that everyone in the circle has touched the container. After several attempts, they reflect of the...
Handout
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Curated OER

Math Handbook: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
You'll be spinning in unit circles once you read through this jumbo-sized resource of everything you need to know about trigonometry. Each page has color-coded examples with explicit directions that detail the problems and...
Unit Plan
National Security Agency

Growing Patterns: Practical Pattern Problems

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Your learners explore growing patterns by describing, extending, creating, and evaluating practical pattern problems in this three-day collaborative unit. Beginning with concrete patterns and function tables to extend and...
Lesson Plan
Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind Curriculum Activity: Made Up Math

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Is there a way to connect creative thinking, logical reasoning, mathematical understanding, and humor? You bet there is! Kids begin by creating creative math quizzes, which require creative thinking to solve. For example, 1+1=24, one...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Relate Addition and Subtraction

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this addition and subtraction worksheet, learners use problem solving skills to write number sentences and solve 6 word problems that require them to add and subtract.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Divide by a Fraction

For Students 4th - 7th
In this dividing by fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Relate Addition and Subtraction Facts

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this addition and subtraction facts worksheet, students use problem solving skills to solve 6 word problems that require them to add or subtract.
Interactive
Curated OER

Problem Solving 1

For Students 4th - 7th
In this online interactive problem solving worksheet, students examine a diagram and use their problem solving skills in order to respond to 5 questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Basic Properties to Solve Problems in Math

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Learners identify and define the rules of properties of real numbers. They rewrite each of the problems listed using the commutative or associative properties. Pupils apply problem solving strategies to clarify situations in a table...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra Practice

For Students 5th - 6th
Here is an algebra practice activity in which learners use their problem solving skills to solve six questions. They are requires to find the values of the letters in each of the equations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Summer Activities: Super Sand & Water!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students use funnels and create tunnels. In this early childhood lesson plan, students begin to understand science and math concepts such as flow, force, gravity, and volume and develop skills in areas such as problem solving and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Can the Wind Blow?

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students observe math and science concepts no matter which way the wind blows. In this early childhood problem solving lesson plan, students will develop science, math, and observation skills as they learn about the wind.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read and write equations. In this equation writing lesson, 5th graders use real life scenarios to write equations. Students use manipulatives, draw pictures and make tables to understand how to write equations. Students...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Decimals Addition Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
In this addition worksheet, students problem solve 4 addition word problems involving decimals in the workspace provided for each one.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Applications of Systems of Equations and Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Is the application of systems of equations giving your class headaches? Use this resource to build on your pupils' logic to lead them to building equations and using algebraic methods. The lesson begins with an exploration of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Roman Bernardo: Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Mathematicians use an inquiry method to solve linear equations. In this linear equations instructional activity, students practice solving equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They solve multi-step...
Activity
5280 Math

More or Less the Same

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Tell the story of the math. Given a graph of a linear system, learners write a story that models the graph before crafting the corresponding functions. Graphs intersect at an estimated point, allowing for different variations in the...
Assessment
Fluence Learning

Solve Problems Using Measurement Concepts

For Students 2nd Standards
Young mathematicians demonstrate what they know about measurement with a four-task assessment that focuses on estimation, length, and inches.