CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 6th Grade Math – Target F
Why does one person need 58 peaches; isn't that a bit excessive? This classic math dilemma offers pupils a chance to turn a word problem into an algebraic equation. Grade 6 Claim 1 Item Slide Shows includes this problem as part of a...
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Addition Word Problems #1
Math is all around us, and scholars observe various addition scenarios as they solve 15 word problems. Each of these involve two-digit addends, some of which are money values. Although there are no decimals or fractions, learners do need...
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Money Word Problems #3
Money is an excellent way to help young mathematicians practice adding and subtracting numbers with decimals. They solve 15 word problems representing a variety of scenarios for calculating money. For some, scholars determine which bills...
Math Worksheets 4 Kids
Pictograph Christmas Gifts
Add holiday cheer to math practice with a Christmas themed worksheet designed to reinforce skip counting by two and solving word problems.
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Solving Word Problems
In this finding the sums and differences for story problems instructional activity, students add and subtract up to two-digits without regrouping. Students solve 6 problems.
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Subtraction Math Problems
In this multiplication worksheet, 3rd graders problem solve 12 subtraction math problems by figuring out the missing number in each one that completes each problem.
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Word Problems 3
In this math instructional activity, students solve word problems pertaining to the cost of operating 4 different cars. Students calculate gasoline use and cost for 5 years to operate each car.
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Solve Word Problems with Geometry
In this geometry worksheet, students solve word problems having to do with lines, angles, shapes, area, perimeter, and more. Students complete 57 problems total.
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Problems 5: Word Problems- All Operations
In this math worksheet, students solve 5 pages of word problems, each with 16 examples. Students decide if the operation is add, subtract, multiply or divide and solve. There is not room on the page for student calculations.
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Gathering Data to Problem Solve
Young scholars, while using reading and writing strategies (subheads, prediction, skim, details, drawing inferences, etc,), solve math problems that involve gathering and representing data (addition, subtraction, multiplication). They...
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How Many Are There?
This is a very basic worksheet intended to provide practice in solving word problems involving subtraction. Learners read the word problems then subtract to find the answer. An answer key is included.
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Math Word Problems
In this word problems worksheet, students add 2-digit numbers to solve. In this fill in the blank worksheet, students find two sums.
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Environmental Math Problems Grades 5-8
In this word problem learning exercise, students solve 2 leveled word problems that are based on environmental issues. They work on problems that are leveled for grades 5 -8 and use concepts associated with money, percents, weight, and...
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Using Key Words to Unlock Math Word Problems
Students act as math coaches to solve word problems. In this math word problems lesson, students brainstorm key words in math operations, create flash cards to review relationships between words and operations, coach each other in the...
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Quadrilaterals
In this solving quadrilateral word problems worksheet, students draw figures to identify quadrilaterals, use angles to find the ones missing, and explain classification. Students solve six problems.
For the Teachers
$1 Math
Captivate your class by having them find the value of their names, different zoo animals, musical instruments, etc.,with a mental math lesson. Using the coding formula listed, children learn to fluently estimate and calculate simple sums.
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Circumference and Areas of Circles
Middle and high schoolers listen to a scenario about a puppy and use the scenario to develop formulas in order to find the area of a circle. In this circumference lesson, pupils understand how to find the radius, diameter, area of a...
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Draw a Diagram - Problem Solving 11.3
In this drawing a diagram to solve word problems worksheet, students practice the understand, plan, solve, and check technique for solving word problems by drawing diagrams. Students solve two word problems.
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Population Problems
Find the percent of the population that meets the criteria. The 17th segment of a 20-part unit presents problems that involve percents of a population. Pupils use tape diagrams to create equations to find the percents of subgroups of the...
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Writing and Solving Linear Equations
Incorporate geometry into the solving linear equations activity. Pupils use their knowledge of geometry to write linear equations which reinforces geometry measurement concepts while at the same time providing a familiar context for...
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Solving Equations by Combining Like Terms
How do you make these x's get along? Building on the previous lesson in the series, learners solve equations by combining like terms. The video uses objects to help pupils understand the concept.
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Problem Solving Using Rates, Unit Rates, and Conversions
Find a way to work with rates. The 23rd part in a 29-part series presents work problems for the class to solve given work rates. Pupils compare rates to determine which is faster. Some problems require learners to convert the rates to...
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Egyptian Math Problems
Count like an Egyptian! Put an ancient twist on everyday problem solving by providing kids a chance to solve ancient Egyptian math problems. There are 39 different questions that require learners to solve addition and subtraction...
Resources for Educators
Math & Science Connection
Whether you're using a collection of Dr. Seuss books to teach basic math skills like counting, adding, and subtracting, or exploring the different states of matter by melting a crayon with a hairdryer, a series of 11 fun activities...