Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Integers, Opposites, Absolute Value
Straight from the pages of a math textbook, this three-lesson series introduces young mathematicians to the world of integers. Starting with a definition of integers and their applications in the real world, this resource goes on to...
University of Texas
Complex Numbers
Are complex numbers and binomials similar? This stack of slides provides an introduction to complex numbers and shows how to operate with them. The worked examples show a connection between operating with binomials and operating with...
Super Teacher Worksheets
Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers
Young mathematicians demonstrate their understanding of part-whole relationships in a fraction skills worksheet. Presented with a series of mixed numbers and improper fractions, learners must correctly convert each of them into...
EngageNY
Geometric Interpretations of the Solutions of a Linear System
An intersection is more than just the point where lines intersect; explain this and the meaning of the intersection to your class. The 26th segment in a 33-part series uses graphing to solve systems of equations. Pupils graph linear...
Education Development Center
Choosing Samples
What makes a good sample? Your classes collaborate to answer this question through a task involving areas of rectangles. Given a set of 100 rectangles, they sample a set of five rectangles to estimate the average area of the figures. The...
Curated OER
Yummy Math
Young mathematicians use bags of Skittles to help them gain practice in graphing and organizing data. They work in pairs, and after they have counted and organized their Skittles, they access a computer program which allows them to print...
CK-12 Foundation
Percent of a Number: Acid Solution
Mathematicians answer five questions about percents, ratios, and proportions with help from an interactive graduated cylinder. Question types include multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and discussion.
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Conversation Heart Graphing
Sixth graders review the different types of graphs (bar, line, pictograph) They predict the data set they can garner several boxes of conversation hearts. Students record their data using an Excel spreadsheet. They create a graph based...
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Rice Math Problems
Third graders practice solving math equations using rice as their subject. They translate situations involving rice into math equations in order to solve them properly. They also discover and practice using math vocabulary terms...
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Multiple Variables in an Equation
Young mathematicians apply problem-solving skills to equations that have more than one variable. They will work through the process to problem solve and discover the solution.
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Division Word Problems: Split The Bill
For this division worksheet, students solve a total of 7 problems. All problems ask students to "split a bill" between a number of people. Answers are included on page 2.
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Calendar and Time Word Problems
In this calendar and time worksheet, students solve word problems about calendars and time. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Area of Parallelograms (5)
Use this finding area practice worksheet to have learners use their problem solving skills to calculate the area of six parallelograms.
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Area of Parallelograms (3)
In this area of parallelograms worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to calculate the area of 6 parallelograms.
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Perimeter and Area 5
In this calculating area worksheet, middle schoolers use their problem solving skills and the information provided to find the area of 6 triangles.
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Perimeter and Area 2
In this calculating area worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the information provided to find the area of 6 rectangles.
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Perimeter and Area 4
In this calculating area worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the information provided to find the area of 6 rectangles.
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Perimeter and Area 7
In this calculating area worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the information provided to find the area of 6 figures.
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Units of Measure: Millimeter to Centimeter 1
In this units of measure conversion worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to convert the 10 measurements listed in millimeters to measurements listed in centimeters.
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Part Part Whole
First graders solve number sentences. For this problem solving lesson, 1st graders construct addition sentences using a part part whole mat. Students demonstrate problem solving strategies using cubes.
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Math Club #28: Puzzle Potpourri
In this puzzle potpourri learning exercise, 8th graders work in groups to solve 5 word problems requiring logic and problem solving skills.
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Math Club #5: Miscellaneous II
In this math club #5: miscellaneous II worksheet, 6th graders work in groups to solve 10 miscellaneous word problems using logic and problem solving skills.
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Subtraction Word Problems 3
In this subtraction word problems worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 5 word problems that require them to subtract numbers.
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Mixed Operation Word Problems 1
In this mixed operations word problems activity, students use their problem solving skills to solve 5 problems that require them to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.