In this system of equation worksheet, students use the substitution and elimination methods to solve systems of equations. Students must read a short story, write the equations the story represents, and then solve the systems of...

Students calculate the area of different polygons. For this geometry lesson, students find the area of complex polygons. They solve word problems using rates and distances.

In this proportion worksheet, students read story problems, identify the ratios, set them equal to each other, and solve the proportion. There are 11 story problems in this two-page worksheet.

In this quadratic equation worksheet, students read short statements and write a quadratic equation to represent the statement. Afterwards, they solve the quadratic equation using factorization. Twelve problems are provided on this...

Students create number sentences for a given word problem. In this word problem lesson, students read word problems, create a number sentence, then work the problems and give an answer.

Fifth graders, after discussing the teacher's handout examples, practice writing five story problems about mammals using relevant/irrelevant information. As a class, they solve the story problems while identifying the key concepts that...

Third graders solve In and Out function problems. They analyze a chart and discuss the steps to solving the functions, and discuss the patterns and complete the charts. Students then create a book of repeating patterns using magazines,...

Students define the different methods used for optimizing a particular element of a problem. For this optimization problem lesson, students optimize appropriate details of a problem using data collection, algebra, technology, and/or...

Students explore various approaches to solving a problem of maximizing the total production of apples in an orchard. In this apple orchard lesson, students collect data in order to solve the apple orchard problem presented. Students plot...

Students explore proportions and ratios. In this solving percent problems lesson, students examine percent problems including tax and percent of change.

Students calculate the maxima and minima of quadratic equations. In this calculus lesson, students apply the derivatives by finding the maxima and minima using real life application. They solve optimization using the derivative. 

Learners create a proposal to solve Wake County's problem with losing the North Wake landfill in such a way that: a new landfill site is agreed upon, Solid-wase disposal is in compliance with Local and State landfill regulations and...

In this math worksheet, students apply the skills of different operations in order to solve the 10 word problems that have mixed numerals.

Students are challenged to eat some candy as a cell would need to do it. By solving this problem students simulate the cell process called endocytosis. They think about some of the problems that arise when a cell ingests food.

Students identify a community environmental problem and possible solutions. They analyze the connection between the problem and the solutions and the importance of it to the local community. Students then draw a picture of an...

In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols. They calculate the distance flown before the impact of the two objects occurs. An answer key is provided.

Twelfth graders solve problems by finding the maximum and minimum. For this calculus lesson, 12th graders analyze certain animals identifying their maximum and minimum points. They also use bubble as part of their real world application...

Students engage in solving a logic problem based on real organisms and real data. They develop phylogenies for seven related populations of lizards living on the Canary Islands.

In this math worksheet, students solve 6 open sentences and graph solutions using a line graph. Students then express 2 story problems in terms of inequalities. Students then write open sentences for 2 graphs.

Tenth graders pretend to set up an ice cream shop in a make believe town of shapes.  In this geometry lesson, 10th graders work together to put up an ice cream stand in an ideal location and solve for the minimum given the...

Seventh graders explore linear equations. They observe the relationship between linear equations an patterns. Students make decisions using information given in graphs to solve linear equations. They perform a toothpick activity to...

For this solving quadratic equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 9 different types of problems. First, they graph each quadratic equation by factoring. Then, students find the axis of symmetry and the vertex. They also find...

In this trigonometric applications worksheet, students solve for the missing side of a right triangle using a trigonometric ratio. There are 46 questions, 10 of which are word problems.

Eighth graders, after brainstorming all the places they see percentages in every day life (sales, basketball, grades, etc.), calculate percentages from bases and parts in word problems. They review their notes together on percentage...