Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Grocery Store Problem Solving

For Teachers 4th - 7th
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Subtract All, Some, or None

For Students 1st - 2nd
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Inequalities to Problem Solve

For Teachers 8th - 10th
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sherman and Cyrus

For Students 5th - 7th
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

School Bus Minutes

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Additional Practice Problems with Skills for Quadratic Functions and Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
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....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Subtraction Tree

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math puzzle worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 6 questions that require them to use subtraction.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Triangle Problem

For Students 10th
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Vocabulary Spiral Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
Worksheet
Is it Even or Odd?

Brain Boosters: Daily Word Problem

For Students 1st - 2nd
Your youngsters will be able to determine whether the solution to the problem is even or odd by counting the number of cubes shown. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Christmas Tree/Hanukkah Bush Problem

For Students 11th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Personal/Social Development

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use real life situations to use their problem-solving skills. They, in groups, explore why rules are a part of life.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
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...
PPT
Curated OER

Teddy Bear Subtraction

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Morning Math

For Students 1st - 3rd
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...
Lesson Plan
Ahisma Summer Institute

The Power of One - Math in a Different Angle

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
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....
Instructional Video3:09
New Mexico State University

Number Rights

For Students 2nd - 6th Standards
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math Jeopardy: Basic Skills

For Teachers 7th - 8th
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....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving- Basic Operations

For Students 3rd - 4th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Act It Out

For Teachers 1st
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculator Activity: Count Back

For Students 1st - 2nd
n this using a calculator practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 5 problems that require them to subtract.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Spiral Sums and Products

For Students 4th - 5th
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.
Interactive
Curated OER

Fill in the Blank: Addition Number Sentence

For Students 1st - 2nd
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.
Interactive
Curated OER

Fill in the Blank: Addition Number Sentence 2

For Students 1st - 2nd
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.