Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Solving Problems "By the Hundreds"
The Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute site contains various math exercises relating to percentage and consumer-related problems. An explanation of sales tax, a related problem and answer are given.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Solve a Linear Equation Involving One Unknown
This WebMath site explains how to enter your equation with one variable and solve for that variable. It explains step-by-step how to solve the equations and gives the final solutions.
Other
Nz Maths: Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 3 Problems
This New Zealand Problems website is an excellent resource for lesson plans in problem-solving. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
Other
Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 4
This New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 5
Teachers, this New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 6
Teachers, this New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Statistics, and Logic and Reasoning.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Everyday Math
Learners will work as a class to solve word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and simple fractions. To culminate the lesson, students will create their own word problems.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Exploring Patterns & Writing Word Problems
In this lesson, students will listen to the book called The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang, but before reading, students will listen for the "different" way to solve the problem on each page. After reading, students will focus on one page...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Using a Pattern to Solve a Problem
Patterns are prevalent in all levels of math. Common Core Standards expect students to be able to use structure - like that found in repeating the patterns of odd and even numbers or counting by 5s or 10s - to solve problems (MP7).
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Solving Algebra Equations With Addition and Subtraction
Kids learn about Solving Algebra Equations with Addition and Subtraction. Add and subtract from both sides. Example math problems are shown on page.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Linear Equations in One Variable
After completing this tutorial, you'll know what a linear equation is and how to solve one using various arithmetic properties. Contains several definitions, problems with step-by-step solutions, and practice exercises. Includes links to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions Word Problems
Practice solving fraction addition and subtraction word problems. The fractions in these problems have unlike denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Compare Decimals Word Problems
Solve word problems by comparing decimals Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Rational Inequalities
Use this tutorial to learn how to solve rational inequalities by using a sign graph of factors and by using the test-point method. Offers a good collection of step-by-stem solutions and practice problems for you to complete.
PBS
Pbs: Balancing Scales to Solve Equations
Predict the number of blocks you need to equal the weight of one bag and then test your theory. This interactive exercise focuses on using critical thinking skills to add and subtract items on the scales to achieve balance and visual...
PBS
Pbs: Word Problems Using Addition and Subtraction of Fractions: Harry Gets Locked Up
This video features Harry and his cousin Harley. Harley is desperate to use Harry's bike, but first he must decipher the combination to the bike lock by solving a word problem. In the accompanying classroom activity, students complete a...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: The Equation and Graph of a Straight Line
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the equation of a line, including how to find points on a line, intercepts, and how to recognize the equation of a line. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Middle Ages Mathematics Project
The "Middle Ages" is the theme of this mathematics project. Students use problem solving skills to solve real-life situations. Some of the project activities are the game of chess and an experiment catapulting marshmallows. Five...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Fun With Problem Solving
The object of this lesson is to teach students that problem solving can be interesting and fun. It is important to pay attention to what is asked and information that is in the problem.This lesson plan was created as a result of the...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Quadratic Functions: Problems (1)
The tutorial demonstrates how to use quadratic functions to solve word problems. Some topics discussed are minimum points, maximum points, and vertex. The activity consists of examples with detailed solutions.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics
On this site, there are several math problems to explore and solve. Look through some solutions by famous mathematicians and expand your thinking about some interesting math concepts. Teachers of elementary grades may want to use this...
Other
Mr Barton Maths: Maths and Logic Puzzles
A collection of thirty math and logic puzzles that are sure to get students thinking and problem solving.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 2
NZMaths is a New Zealand teacher resource that provides lesson plans for learners in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
Other
Quick Math: Quadratic Equations
Complete step-by-step investigation of quadratic functions, allowing the user to input the function. Each step, from solving f(x) = 0 to graphing and finding extreme points, is covered in depth, via links for each step (requires...