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Cool Tools to Solve Challenging Word Problems

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students solve math word problems. In this cool tools lesson, students are introduced to the K-N-W-S method.  Students work in groups and complete a worksheet using this method of learning. 
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Make a Table - Reteach

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math tables worksheet, learners read the word problem to understand the information. Students then picture the information in the table. Learners use the table to help them solve the problem. Students then make a table to help...
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Math on the Mound

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore mathematical applications of the current intra-city World Series. After learning how one school district is incorporating the World Series in its classrooms, students consider possible applications of the Series in their...
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Draw a Picture: Practice

For Students 5th - 6th
In this fraction drawing activity, learners read the fraction word problems. Students then draw a picture to help them solve the word problem.
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Basic Easter Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Easter math worksheet, students read 6 word problems that pertain to Easter. Students solve each problem using basic operations.
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Working Out Word Problems

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students study word problems and learn to identify key words to solve the problems. For this word problems lesson, students role play as detectives to find key words in addition and subtraction word problems. Students then create a...
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Grade 2 Spring Themed Word Problems: Problem 1

For Students 2nd
In this math worksheet, 2nd graders read and solve one story problem which involves addition of 2 digit numbers with carrying. There is a work space on the page for students to show calculations.
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Elapsed Time Problem Solving 16.5

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this elapsed time worksheet, students solve 4 story problems in which elapsed time is calculated. Students write or draw to show their work. All times are to the hour.
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Family Tree Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this family tree word problems worksheet, learners read a paragraph to solve 4 word problems, then create a problem of their own.
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Use a Table: Problem Solving

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math tables instructional activity, students read the math word problem and use the information from the math table with the votes for the club trip. Students then complete the problem solving method for the table for understand,...
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Steps Along The Way: Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this word problem worksheet, students complete a set of 5 problems, determining both hidden and extra information and showing their work to solve. 
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Proportion Problems

For Students 5th - 8th
In this proportions activity, students complete proportion word problems including one and two digit numbers. Students complete 6 numbers.
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Problem-Solving Application: Use Operations: Problem Solving

For Students 4th - 5th
In this mathematical operations worksheet, students read the word problem and use the math table to solve the problem. Students follow the steps understand, plan, solve, and look back to complete the problem.
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Problem-Solving Application: Use a Graph: Problem Solving

For Students 5th - 6th
In this graph usage instructional activity, students read the word problem and then learn to use a math graph by following the steps of understand, plan, solve, and look back.
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Focus on Problem-Solving: Explain Your Answer: Problem Solving

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this explaining answers worksheet, students read the word problem about a passenger helicopter and its speed abilities. Students use the understand, plan, solve, and look back method to solve the problem and then explain how they...
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1st Grade Problem Solvers

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate, represent and solve problems using number facts, operations, and their properties. They solve on-step addition and subtraction number sentences and word problems using concrete materials. Students construct...
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Problem-Solving Decision: Explain Your Solution: Reteach

For Students 4th - 5th
For this explaining solutions worksheet, learners follow the steps of looking for information, modeling the information, and using the model to solve the problem to help them explain solutions to math problems. Students then solve two...
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Problem Solving: Use a Graph: Problem Solving

For Students 4th - 5th
In this bar graph activity, students read the word problem and use the bar graph to complete the problem solving questions for understand, plan, solve, and look back.
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Learning Styles in Math

For Teachers K
Students discover which learning style works best for them in a math setting. In this math comprehension instructional activity, students create different combinations of numbers that equal the sum of 11. Students determine if they are...
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Algebra and Trigonometry - Week 3: Story Problems

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this story problem worksheet, students read story problems, write equations, and solve. They use the law of sines, the law of cosines, the distance formula, and rates to solve problems. This two-page worksheet contains seven story...
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Regroup Ones as Tens: Problem Solving

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this regrouping numbers worksheet, students read the word problems and then solve by regrouping the numbers in the ones as tens. Students solve four problems.
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Problem Solving: Guess and Check problem solving 4.5

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this problem solving worksheet, learners read a word problem, write sentences explaining comprehension of important information, how to check each guess, the solution, and how to check for a reasonable answer. Students write four...
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Related Problems: Challenge

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this related problems worksheet, students read a word problem, then solve a series of questions relating to it. Students then write a word problem and an equation to solve.
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Interpret Remainders-Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this interpret remainders worksheet, students read a word problem at the top of the page and answer 2 questions, then write a problem of their own in which the remainder is the answer to the problem.