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The Class Trip
Mrs. Moore's class is trying to earn money for a trip to the science museum, but how much more do they need? Solve this problem with your own class as they develop their ability to model real-life situations algebraically. As an added...
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How Many Are There?
This is a very basic learning exercise 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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Addition Word Problems, Single Digit - Three Numbers
Having a space to show work is a great way to gain insight into your learner's thinking. They solve 5 word problems and use the boxes provided to show their work. An answer key is included.
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Word Problem Solving Strategies Cookies
In this story problem worksheet, students read about Ralph and Sandra splitting up the cookies they baked. Students use division and multiplication to figure out how many cookies Ralph and Sandra started with. This worksheet contains 10...
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Problem Solving: Work Backward
In this working backwards learning exercise, students learn to use the problem solving strategy of working backward to solve the six math word problems.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #30
In this money, rounding, time and measurement worksheet, students problem solve twenty-eight math problems or word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #6
In this money worksheet, students complete a math crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight math problems associated with dollars and coins.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #2
In this number patterns worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and multiplication math problems.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #18
In this money worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and multiplication math problems involving different types of coins and money.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Unlike Denominators)
Young mathematicians demonstrate their ability to subtract mixed numbers by completing this collection of fraction word problems. From figuring out the weight of objects in a package, to finding the difference in height between two...
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Real-Life Problems
When did math become so relevant? Scholars choose from four operations to solve five word problems dealing with money and measurements. They show their work in a designated space, and must include units in their answers. Learners work...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Using Bar Models to Solve Rate Problems
Pupils visualize distance-rate-time problems by using bar models. The lesson presents examples of four different types of rate problems and shows how they can be solved using bar models and equations. Each example is followed...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Work Problems – Bar Models
Why do we have to do so much work? Scholars learn how to set up bar models to represent a situation involving work. They use these bar models to help set up equations with rational coefficients to solve the problem situation.
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Decimal Questions
Money and measurement are often expressed as decimal numbers. Here are 20 well-worded problems intended to put decimal numbers in a real-world context. Learners will add, subtract, multiply, and divide to determine the answer to each...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Solving Inequalities
What does translating points on a number line have to do with solving inequalities? Young mathematicians first learn about translations of points on a number line, and then use this information to solve linear inequalities in one variable.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Point-Slope Application Problems
Create a linear equation for a problem when the intercept information is not given. The two-day lesson introduces the class to the point-slope form, which can be used for problems when the initial conditions are not provided. Pupils...
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Fifth Grade Summer Math Booklet
A 33-page packet focuses on fifth-grade math concepts. Learners practice rounding numbers to the hundred thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens, ones, hundredths, thousandths, and hundred thousandths. They also compare whole...
Illustrative Mathematics
Boys and Girls, Variation 1
Given a certain amount of boys and certain amount of girls, how many children are there total in the class? Assess learners' ability to use addition and subtraction strategies when solving word problems.
Charleston School District
Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem
Use patterns to your advantage! The Pythagorean Theorem allows learners to find missing sides of right triangles. Problems include those with both rational and irrational lengths.
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Write Word Problems
In this problem solving skills worksheet, students solve 4 problems that require them to write word probems for the 4 equations shown. Students also create their own multi-step equation and corresponding word problem.
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Problem Solving Strategy: Logical Reasoning
In this problem solving strategy learning exercise, students solve 6 math word problems that require them to use logical reasoning skills.
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Problem Solving: guess and check
In this guess and check activity, students use the strategy guess and check to solve math word problems containing one and two digit numbers. Students complete 6 problems.
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Problem Solving Strategy: Find a Pattern: Problem Solving
In this math patterns worksheet, students use the problem solving strategy of understand, plan, solve, and look back to help them find patterns to solve word problems.
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Mixed Operations Math Word Problems
In this math word problems worksheet, learners use their problem solving skills to solve 5 story problems that require them to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.