This page gives students a guide for problem solving. A list of strategies is presented, and each strategy has an example to demonstrate it.

Twenty problems present a variety of problems working with various aspects of solving quadratic equations by finding the square roots. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step...

Forty-five problems present a variety of practice solving linear equations. The solutions are only available with a paid subscription.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A learning module where students solve multi-step word problems involving money and the area of rectangles. A video shows how to solve a sample problem. [2:21] A set...

This is a resource for elementary word problems. It links to interactive and hands-on sites with videos and strategies.

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly shows how to solve word problems in which the derived equation has fractions involved. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student...

Students look for patterns to determine how many valentines will be distributed in a class of 28 students. After trying the problem, they can look at several other methods that could be used and compare the answer they got. There is also...

This mathematical project incorporates activities on area, perimeter, distance, climate, and population. The project could also integrate other subjects such as Social Studies and Language Arts.

Word problems solved by multiplying three numbers together.

This CoolMath resource will help students practice solving compound inequalities. Students can refer to the CoolMath: Solving Compound Inequalities resource as a reference.

In this exercise, students practice adding and subtracting on the number line in word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video tutorial, get hints, and try questions repeatedly.

Practice solving word problems with addition and subtraction. These questions are comparison problems including difference unknown, smaller value unknown, and bigger value unknown. Numbers used are 100 or less. Students receive immediate...

In this Cyberchase video, the Teleporter breaks and the CyberSquad must try to fix it using clues given to them by Ms. Fileshare. This is one in a series of two problem-solving videos. [3:49]

[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, this short story helps students understand how countries solve problems. Questions that assess multiple reading skills are provided.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use rational numbers and two-step algebraic equations to solve real-world problems. Includes examples, guided practice, a video [12:59], practice problems, and an...

This CoolMath resource provides practice with solving 3 x 3 systems of equations by using Cramer's Rule.

Select the equation that can be used to solve a word problem. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Solve general word problems about real-world relationships that can be modeled by linear equations or functions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.

This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for solving exponential equations - with hints and solutions!

Practice using your graphing calculator for similarity and proportion problems. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.

Solve word problems about real-world relationships that are given in graphs. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Solve problems related to tangents of circles.

Students use tree diagrams to find possible outcomes and make predictions for probability story problems.

Given problem situations, the student will determine if the solutions are reasonable.