Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Decide How to Write the Quotient

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this quotient worksheet, students solve 2 word problems by answering a set of questions following each one. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Estimate Sums: Problem Solving

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this estimating sums worksheet, learners use the table with point totals from a ring toss game. Students use the total points to estimate the sums for each word problem.
Worksheet
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Problem-Solving Application: Use a Graph: Problem Solving

For Students 5th - 6th
In this graph usage worksheet, students read the word problem and then learn to use a math graph by following the steps of understand, plan, solve, and look back.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Order of Operations

For Students 5th - 7th
In this order of operations practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Application: Use Operations: Problem Solving

For Students 4th - 5th
In this mathematical operations worksheet, students read the word problem and use the math table to solve the problem. Students follow the steps understand, plan, solve, and look back to complete the problem.
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Curated OER

Order Numbers to 10,000

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this number order practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to order numbers to 10,000.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Word Problems-No Problem!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create and solve story problems using drawing and presentation software. Working in small groups, 3rd graders create illustrated presentation slides using multiplication facts. As a class, all group multiplication problems...
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Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Discounts, Markups, Tips, and Sales Tax

For Students 6th - 7th
In this discounts and sales tax worksheet, students problem solve and work with discounts, markups, tips, and sales tax by completing the six word problems.
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Word Problem Solutions

For Students 6th - 7th
In this word problem solutions learning exercise, students solve and complete 5 different problems that include solving various types of word problems. First, they calculate the total cost and cost per students for the table shown. Then,...
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Extension: Using Variables and Expressions

For Students 6th - 7th
Here is a variables and extensions worksheet in which learners create variable tables to solve a set of seven problems, then discuss which businesses described in the problems they would like to start.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Kendall's Vase - Tax

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Practice sales tax when using the activity with three solution choices. Learners can use a percent table, benchmark percent, or solve by calculating. Solutions don't show how to multiply by the decimal, but method can be added in....
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Sample Midyear Examination (Chemistry and Biology)

For Students 7th - 12th
A 12-page midterm exam sample can be given to young scientists in preparation for an exam. This particular installment is geared toward a class that delves into both ecology and chemistry concepts. There is no way to separate the 50...
Organizer
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Challenge: Logical Reasoning-Working With Tables

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this logical reasoning worksheet, students write yes or no about the number of teeth various animals have, completing a table to solve 5 questions, then read a set of clues and draw a table to solve 6 questions.
Lesson Plan
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Justifying Answers

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars demonstrate how to solve word problems. In this problem solving lesson plan, students use strategies such as drawing pictures, using counters, and making a table to justify how they solved the word problem.
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Sorting Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Graph A goes with equation C, but table B. The short assessment task requires class members to match graphs with their corresponding tables, equations, and verbalized rules. Pupils then provide explanations on the process they used to...
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 1: Getting Ready Module

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
This fabulous resource is a must-have for any algebra teacher's arsenal of lessons. Developing the idea of equations and use of variables from basic physical scenarios, learners gain valuable intuition in the structure and meaning of...
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Cereal

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Find the best protein-packed cereal. The short assessment task covers equivalent and comparing ratios within a context. Pupils determine the cereal with the highest ratio of protein. A rubric helps teachers with point allotments for...
Assessment
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California Education Partners

Yum Yum Cereal

For Students 7th Standards
Design an efficient cereal box. Scholars use set volume criteria to design a cereal box by applying their knowledge of surface area to determine the cost to create the box. They then determine whether their designs will fit on...
Lesson Plan
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Tiles, Blocks, Sapphires & Gold: Designing a Treasure Map

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young cartographers in groups hide treasure at school and then create a map to find it using pattern blocks and tiles. They make paintings with clues to create a visual representation of the location of their treasure. Groups present...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

How Many Colored Pencils?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Support young mathematicians' interpretation of place value in order to multiply single-digit numbers by 10. The task builds upon and enhances a learners' understanding of place value, a second grade skill, while introducing...
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Talking About Distance, Rate and Time

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Connect the tortoise and the hare fable to mathematics. Learners first identify key terms related to distance, rate, and time. They then solve distance/rate/time problems using different representations.
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 3: Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
An informative module highlights eight polynomial concepts. Learners work with polynomial functions, expressions, and equations through graphing, simplifying, and solving. 
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Sewing

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sew up your unit on operations with decimals using this assessment task. Young mathematicians use given rules to determine the amount of fabric they need to sew a pair of pants. They must also fill in a partially complete bill for...
Activity
5280 Math

Factory Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Solve a real-life problem using function-building skills. Presented with an open-ended question, scholars complete a checklist to create and justify a solution in an interesting algebra project. The checklist asks for justifications of...