Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Voting for Two, Variation 3

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
After calculating election votes, your learners must determine how many votes the winner, John, got above 50%. This multi-step problem encourages them to think in a deeper way about what the question is asking them to find. Use with...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Floor Plan

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
A multi-step problem has learners finding the actual area based on a scale drawing and then converting units at the end. Two different solution choices are listed depending on the preference on which step to start first. Both methods can...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Solutions of a Linear Equation

For Teachers 8th Standards
Use the distributive property to solve equations. The sixth lesson in a 33-part series has scholars solve equations that need to be transformed into simpler equations first. Class members apply the distributive property to the equations...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Equations and Formulas

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Learners rearrange equations and formulas to solve for a specified variable. Includes multi-step equations with a variety of different variables and a few real-world applications. Great for use as a study guide when presenting the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving Strategy for Multi-step Math Problems

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders analyze mathematical word problems and interpret the words into mathematical equations. Individuals demonstrate their knowledge of the order of operations both verbally and through written expression.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving I

For Students 8th - 10th
In this problem solving worksheet, students estimate possible solutions to given functions. They determine the solution to given equations. This two-page worksheet contains 2 multi-step problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Systems of Equations - Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 12th
In this systems of equations worksheet, high schoolers translate word problems into algebraic equations.  They solve system of equations problems dealing with geometry, money, investment, angles and age problems. ...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Multiplication Equations

For Students 7th - 8th
For this multiplication worksheet, students solve simple algebra equations containing one variable. This one-page worksheet contains 24 multi-step problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving 2: Tessellations

For Students 7th - 9th
In this tessellations activity, students identify shapes such as hexagons, octagons and other regular polygons and determine if the shapes will tessellate. They explore why some regular polygons tessellate while others do not. This...
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Partying with Proportions and Percents

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Examine ratios and proportions in several real-world scenarios. Children will calculate unit rates, work with proportions and percentages as they plan a party, purchase produce, and take a tally. This lesson plan recommends five...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Bingo - Solving Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this solving equations worksheet, students simplify equations containing fractions and variables on both sides and then solve for the unknown. This two-page worksheet contains 25 multi-step problems.
Assessment
Illustrative Mathematics

Maria’s Marbles

For Students 1st Standards
Ali has more marbles than Maria in some of these word problems, while in others Maria has more marbles than Ali. First graders are tasked to read each word problem and solve how many marbles each girl has.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Ratio and Proportion: Basic Operations and Applications

For Students 7th - 9th
Learners explore example problems dealing with ratios and proportions. Afterward, they read story problems and solve them using ratios and proportions. This four-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Investigation: Linear Quadratic Systems

For Students 9th - 12th
Investigate linear quadratic systems and pose this question: Do all linear quadratic systems have two solutions? Do they all have a solution? Learners solve systems of equations through graphing. They indicate the points of intersection...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Two-Step Equations

For Students 7th - 9th
For this two-step equations worksheet, students solve algebraic equations. This two-page worksheet contains 15 multi-step problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multi step operations

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this multiple step math operation worksheet, learners read a math word problem and then solve it. In order to solve the problem, they must work out more than one operation. There are 8 questions and the answers are on the second page.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Use this activity for practice or review solving linear equations in one variable. Problems range from multiple-step problems involving parentheses and combining like terms, to word problems, to equations with no solution or infinitely...
Unit Plan
Common Core, Inc.

Multi-Digit Whole Number Subtraction

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
A thorough exploration into subtracting multi-digit numbers, this series of lessons is an excellent way to guide learners of any skill level. With a step-by-step lesson plan and straightforward assessment tools, kids are sure to...
Interactive
Curated OER

Solving Equations by Distributive Property

For Students 8th - 10th
In this solving equations learning exercise, learners use the distributive property to find the value of the unknown.  This one-page learning exercise contains 10 multi-step problems.  Answers are provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Bellman Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
In this bellman worksheet, students use addition and subtraction to total expenditures.  They read a word problem and write an equation to solve it.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem.  The answer is...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Systems of Equations Word Problems

For Students 9th - 11th
For this systems of equations worksheet, students read word problems, write equations, and solve the systems of equations. They use graphing, elimination, or substitution to solve the problems. This four page worksheet contains eleven...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Analyzing and Solving Polynomial Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this polynomial equations worksheet, students identify the number of complex roots, real and imaginary roots, and the number of positive and negative roots. This four page worksheet contains 18 multi-step problems. Answers to the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Make Up Test on Solving Quadratics

For Students 10th
In this solving quadratics worksheet, 10th graders write radicals in the simplest form. They solve quadratics by factoring, completing the square, and through the use of the quadratic formula. Students determine the vertex and axis of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The 100 Meter Race Problem

For Students 8th - 10th
In this meter activity problem, students read a word problem and interpret a graph.  They use the derived information to determine time and distance.  This one-page activity contains 1 multi-step problem.  Answers are...