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Grocery Store Problem Solving
Students use multiple math skills to complete grocery story problems. In this grocery math lesson plan, students study grocery ads to learn about the cost of foods. Students investigate food types and the costs of processed versus raw...
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Subtract All, Some, or None
In this subtraction skills practice learning exercise, students use their problem solving skills to solve 3 math word problems. Students should use math drawings to help them solve the problems.
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Using Inequalities to Problem Solve
Students explore inequalities. For this Algebra I lesson, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Students use inequalities to solve and graph real-world problems.
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Sherman and Cyrus
In this problem solving learning exercise, students compute the number of steps Sherman takes to catch his pet frog, Cyrus. A detailed explanation is included with the answer of the problem.
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School Bus Minutes
In this interpreting data activity, students examine table regarding time spent on the school bus. Students respond to 5 short answer questions that require them to read the data and use their problem solving skills.
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Additional Practice Problems with Skills for Quadratic Functions and Equations
Challenge your students' graphing and factoring skills with these sets of problems for quadratic functions and equations. Here, students plot the y-intercept and vertex of 7 parabolas. They factor and solve 9 quadratic equations....
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Subtraction Tree
In this math puzzle worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 6 questions that require them to use subtraction.
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The Triangle Problem
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders identify different parts of a scalene triangle and calculate the length of different segments. There is one question with an answer key.
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Math Vocabulary Spiral Puzzle
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students solve the clues for math vocabulary words to fill in the blanks in a crossword. Students complete 8 problems.
Is it Even or Odd?
Brain Boosters: Daily Word Problem
Your youngsters will be able to determine whether the solution to the problem is even or odd by counting the number of cubes shown.
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The Christmas Tree/Hanukkah Bush Problem
In this geometry worksheet, 11th graders put numbers on a Christmas tree in such a way that each row or line will add up to be the same amount. They start with 1 ornament and work down the tree to 4 ornaments. An answer key is provided.
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Personal/Social Development
Students use real life situations to use their problem-solving skills. They, in groups, explore why rules are a part of life.
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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Upper graders study fraction and mixed number division and also review fraction multiplication. For this fraction and mixed numbers lesson, learners work with the teacher in an oral problem solving method to multiply and divide fractions...
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Teddy Bear Subtraction
Do this exercise to prime early learners for a day of subtraction. They discuss problem-solving strategies, listen to a story problem involving teddy bears, then go to their assigned math station. This is a great way to prime the day.
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Morning Math
Mornings can be hard with sluggish mathematicians. Get them thinking using this set of 14 morning math problems. Pass these out or simply project them and have students complete individual problems in their notebooks. Skills include...
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The Power of One - Math in a Different Angle
In this 2-day lesson plan focused on exponents, middle schoolers will cross the curriculum by engaging in science, history and language arts activities. Exponential growth will be explored using grains of rice on a chess board....
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Number Rights
You do not have to be whole to be important. Individuals watch a video on the importance of rational numbers on the number line. Scholars use their knowledge to rename numbers on the number line as well as place rationals on a number...
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Math Jeopardy: Basic Skills
Students play a PowerPoint activity to be used as a review of basic skills for order of operations, and the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for whole numbers, some fractional numbers and integers....
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Problem Solving- Basic Operations
In this math worksheet, students solve 10 word problems in which all 4 basic operations are used. The story problems are spaced so students have ample room to calculate their answers.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Act It Out
In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders identify what time the concert starts and ends. Then they use a clock to act out the time and draw the hands on the clock to show when the concert will be over.
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Calculator Activity: Count Back
n this using a calculator practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 5 problems that require them to subtract.
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Spiral Sums and Products
In this math puzzle worksheet, learners use their problem solving skills to solve a math puzzle that requires them to add and multiply using single-digit numbers.
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Fill in the Blank: Addition Number Sentence
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students examine an addition sentence and fill in the blanks to appropriately finish it. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Fill in the Blank: Addition Number Sentence 2
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students examine an addition sentence and fill in the blanks to appropriately finish it. Students may submit their answers to be scored.