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Problem Solving: Story Problems
For this problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders will listen to and solve 6 story problems about numbers of objects, order of objects, and money. Teacher is instructed to read problems aloud and answer clarifying questions.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Combine math, creative writing, and leprechauns in a fun St. Patrick's Day activity! Using a bag of gold coins and marshmallows, kids write a math story about a leprechaun that includes a multi-step equation to solve.
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Assessment for the California Mathematics Standards Grade 1
Here is an assessment designed to test mathematicians' knowledge of writing numbers, comparing numbers, skip counting, solving addition and subtraction problems; along with measuring objects, telling time, identifying shapes, reading...
Yummy Math
US Holiday Candy Sales
Candy is a big business! Calculate the amount of money consumers spent on major holidays—Easter, Halloween, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Valentine's Day—based on the total amount of candy sales from 2011 and the percentage of each holiday's...
101 Questions
Fry's Bank
If money was left in an interest-earning account for 1,000 years, how much would it increase? Viewers watch a clip from a show about the future when someone learns about their balance after 1,000 years. Then, they solve for the amount in...
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Assessment for the California Mathematics Standards Grade 2
Test scholars mathematic skills with an assessment addressing addition, subtraction, multiplication, place value, measurement, geometric shapes, expanded notation; and their ability to compare numbers, write number...
Illustrative Mathematics
Gotham City Taxis
Taxi! Have your travelers figure out how far they can go in a taxi for $10.00. They must account for the mileage rate and tip in their calculation. They can set up a table or make an equation to solve for the exact mileage they can...
Raytheon
Decimals: Multiplication and Division
Use this fine packet of decimal worksheets to help your charges study directions and work through examples for how to solve multiplication and division problems using decimals. They complete a total of 91 problems showing all if their work.
Noyce Foundation
Counters
For some, probability is a losing proposition. The assessment item requires an understanding of fraction operations, probability, and fair games. Pupils determine the fractional portions of an event. They continue to determine whether...
CK-12 Foundation
Simple Interest
Mathematicians manipulate a mountain of money to solve six questions about simple interest. Question types include several multiple-choice and one discussion.
Yummy Math
Sweethearts Candy
Sweethearts® candies are a beloved Valentine's Day treat—so much so that eight billion hearts are produced every year around the world! Learners use number sense reasoning and critical thinking to solve nine word problems about the...
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Summer Packet - Math & Reading
In this math and reading comprehension worksheet packet, young scholars solve 700 basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. Next, they identify what a sentence looks like, the difference between there and their,...
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Alexander Used to Be Rich
Reading Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday, launches this activity appropriate for children who recognize coins and have been introduced to coin values. Using addition and subtraction skills, the class tracks Alexander’s spending...
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Twenty Dollar Puzzle
In this problem solving learning exercise, students solve 1 word problem about making change for a $20 bill. Students determine the most money in the form of the stated denominations one could have without being able to make change...
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Word Problem Solving Strategies
For this word problem strategy worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 11 different problems and short answer questions related to double coins. First, they determine what they know and what is important information. Then, students...
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Counting Coins
In this adding coins worksheet, learners use their problem solving skills as they solve 12 problems that require them to identify the coins that match the prices in each of the problems.
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Missing Values of Coins 2
In this adding coins worksheet, students use their problem solving skills as they fill in the missing value in 18 problems that require them to add and subtract monetary amounts.
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Word Problems Mixture, Distance, Money and Integer
In this word problem learning exercise, students read mixture, distance, money, and integer problems. They write algebraic equations and solve them. This one-page learning exercise contains 32 multi-step problems. ...
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Create and Solve
In this early childhood math practice worksheet, students use problem solving skills to solve 6 story problems that require them to count coins.
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Count Dollars and Cents
For this counting money practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to count dollars and cents.
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Lunch Money
In this problem solving challenge worksheet, students solve the 3 story problems and draw the coins to show the appropriate amounts in each problem.
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Money Story Worksheet
In this math literacy worksheet, students focus on the example of a word problem that uses money and then create their own at the bottom of the page.
Primary Resources
LO: To Solve Fraction Word Problems
What a terrific way to review fractions! Learners answer 20 word problems involving fractional amounts. This is a great way to connect classroom knowledge to real life. Be aware that this was written in the UK, and so there are no dollar...
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That's Kind of Corny!
Students apply math skills to determining how much corn seed to plant in 100 acres. They compute the amount of weed killer needed and after totaling how many bushels per acre they harvest, they calculate their profits.