Illustrative Mathematics
Voting for Two, Variation 3
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Floor Plan
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...
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Solutions of a Linear Equation
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...
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Solving Equations and Formulas
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...
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Problem Solving Strategy for Multi-step Math Problems
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.
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Problem Solving I
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.
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Systems of Equations - Problem Solving
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. ...
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Solving Multiplication Equations
For this multiplication worksheet, students solve simple algebra equations containing one variable. This one-page worksheet contains 24 multi-step problems.
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Problem Solving 2: Tessellations
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
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...
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Bingo - Solving Equations
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.
Illustrative Mathematics
Maria’s Marbles
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.
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Ratio and Proportion: Basic Operations and Applications
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.
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Investigation: Linear Quadratic Systems
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...
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Solving Two-Step Equations
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.
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Multi step operations
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.
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Solving Linear Equations
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...
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Multi-Digit Whole Number Subtraction
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...
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Solving Equations by Distributive Property
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.
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The Bellman Problem
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...
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Systems of Equations Word Problems
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...
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Analyzing and Solving Polynomial Equations
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...
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Make Up Test on Solving Quadratics
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...
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The 100 Meter Race Problem
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...