Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Multiplication of Whole Numbers by Fractions: Multiplication of Fractions by Whole Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
An interactive challenges mathematicians to multiply fractions by whole numbers. A model provides a clear visual aid in preparing whole numbers to be multiplied. Six questions include multiple-choice, fill in the blank, short answer, and...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Repeating Decimals: Does 1 equal 0.999... ?

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Six questions make up a challenging interactive that tests scholars' knowledge of repeating decimals. Mathematicians answer true or false and multiple-choice questions with help from a tool that highlights decimal movement in an...
Assessment
Concord Consortium

It's In the Mail

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
It's time to check the mail! The task is to determine the most cost-effective way to mail a packet of information. Young scholars write an equation that models the amount of postage as a function of the number of sheets mailed and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Watering Can

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Pupils problem-solve a technique to pass pass a one gallon water container around a circle without using any hands or arms and making sure that everyone in the circle has touched the container. After several attempts, they reflect of the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: guess and check

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this guess and check learning exercise, students use the strategy guess and check to solve math word problems containing one and two digit numbers. Students complete 6 problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving Strategies: Pre Test

For Students 5th - 8th
In this problem solving worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about math word problems and choosing the best strategy to solve them. Students answer 10 questions total.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving Strategy Practice: Guess and Check

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this guess and check worksheet, students solve 5 word problems using guess and check and show their work. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Calm in the Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore conflict resolution.  In this character development lesson, students decorate paper plates to use as puppets. Students role play scenarios in which classroom problem solving is practiced.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving Using Algebraic Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this problem solving worksheet, students are presented with how four numbers are related and then asked to solve for these four numbers.  The solution, using algebraic equations, is provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving: Circle Graphs

For Students 6th - 9th
In this circle graphs activity, students solve 6 word problems based on a circle graph about the most popular classes for sixth graders. Students calculate angle measures of circles for 2 of the problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving and the Sports Page

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create and solve sports-related word problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Use a Bar Graph

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this using a bar graph to solve a word problem worksheet, students refer to the U.S. Radio Station Formats bar graph to write the steps needed to solve and explain how the bar graph helped solve the problem. Students write four short...
Organizer
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning

For Students 4th
In this logical reasoning worksheet, 4th graders read a paragraph about what three students are brought for lunch before determining what each student eats through logical reasoning. They record what they understand, make a plan, fill in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Outdoor Activities/Problem Solving: Math Goes to the Playground

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students build their math skills outdoors. In this early childhood math lesson, students use comparative language as they chart and graph the items on their playground.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Subtract Tens on a Hundred Chart Problem Solving 12.2

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this hundred chart worksheet, students read three story problems pertaining to the subtraction of tens on a hundred chart. Students solve each problem.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem -Solving Decision: Explain Your Answer Practice 5.8

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this explaining solutions worksheet, learners read and solve 3 story problems that involve addition and subtraction. Students must explain their answers.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Equivalent Fractions

For Students 6th
Sixth graders can gain practice identifying equivalent fractions using this worksheet. This worksheet lists word problems which students have to solve to identify equivalent fractions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Can the Wind Blow?

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students observe math and science concepts no matter which way the wind blows. In this early childhood problem solving lesson plan, students will develop science, math, and observation skills as they learn about the wind.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Have Block Party!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Learners discover that the possibilities are limitless in this block-building activity. In this early childhood, problem solving lesson, students develop social, problem-solving, math, and language skills using a specific number of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Find a Pattern problem solving 6.6

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this finding a pattern using a table learning exercise, students write what they know and need to find out, make a table to show a pattern, and solve the pattern sequence. Students write nine answers.
Activity
Curated OER

Math Challenges

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students participate in a series of challenging math lessons designed to engage their critical thinking skills. In these real-world problem solving lessons, student solve symmetry and repeated pattern problems, make lists/tables to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving: Introduction to Probability

For Students 5th - 7th
In this probability worksheet, students solve 6 word problems where they determine the probability of certain outcomes that occur when spinning different spinners, rolling dice, choosing events and hitting targets.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Application: Make a Circle Graph

For Students 5th - 6th
In this circle graphs learning exercise, students analyze a data table about the activities in a day. Students then use this data to make a circle graph. Students answer 6 questions about the graph.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Decimals Division Word Problems

For Students 5th - 7th
In this division problem solving worksheet, learners solve four division word problems with decimals. There is a column for students to show their work.