Illustrative Mathematics
Shirt Sale
Everyone loves a good deal, and your mathematician's job is to calculate the original price when given the discount. A different type of problem than the traditional "find the percent change" has your learners working backwards to...
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Unstable Table
Bothered by a wobbly table? Learn how to fix this problem using concepts of slope and continuity. Pupils first consider the problem in two dimensions and then progress to three dimensions. The solution is really quite simple.
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Curve of Best Fit
Which function models the data best? Pupils work through several activities to model data with a variety of functions. Individuals begin by reviewing the shapes of the functions and finding functions that will fit plotted data points. By...
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Similar Triangles
Model geometric concepts through a hands-on approach. Learners apply similar triangle relationships to solve for an unknown side length. Before they find the solution, they describe the transformation to help identify corresponding sides.
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Choose Your Best Way
Find the best path through town. The lesson teaches future computer programmers about networks and paths in graph theory. They develop a network of their towns to determine the most efficient path to visit each of their homes.
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Problem-Solving Application- Multiple-Step Problems
In this multiple-step problem solving application worksheet, 2nd graders determine how to write a number sentence for each section of a word problem. They apply the technique in 2 problems using counters when needed and deciding which...
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Amusement Park- Equal Groups Problem Solving Enrichment Worksheet
In this equal groups problem solving worksheet, 2nd graders complete 2 problems. They draw equal groups to break apart a number to determine the answer to the problem.
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Mathematics
Three word problems prompt young learners to review their test-taking skills. Each problem provides five possible answers, allowing kids to use the most efficient strategy when solving for the answer.
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Add and Subtract
In these twenty pages of addition and subtraction problems worksheets, students subtract one-digit from one-and two digits, add one-digit plus one- and two digits, and both add and subtract to problem solve. Students solve 200 problems.
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Solving Word Problem With Patterns
In this math problem solving worksheet, students determine the answers to problems that require them to determine a pattern. They are provided with at hint to help them solve each problem which may include filling in a table, using a...
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Math Lesson 15
In these math lessons worksheets, 1st graders practice their math skills of addition by completing the 20 pages of equations. Students use the carrying method to solve the problems.
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Math Lesson 16
In these math lessons worksheets, 1st graders practice their math skills of double digit addition by completing the 20 pages of equations. Students use the carrying method to solve the problems.
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The Math Lesson 1: Fractions
In this fractions practice learning exercise, students use their problem solving skills to solve 275 problems that require them to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers.
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Solving Rational Equations
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve rational expressions, by combining the denominators and making them common. They solve word problems using algebra. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Quadrilaterals
In this solving quadrilateral word problems worksheet, students apply knowledge of congruent shapes to problem solve. Students solve six problems.
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Graphs of Functions
For this using function tables to problem solve worksheet, students interpret and complete function tables to solve problems. Students solve six word problems.
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Hands On: Subtract Tens
In this subtracting practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that they may use markers to solve.
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Order Numbers to 10,000
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.
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Properties of Addition and Subtraction
In this using properties to solve word problems, students find the sums and differences of two-digit numbers using the zero property and the order property of addition to problem solve. Students solve six problems.
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Subtract Using a Place Value Chart
For this subtracting practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that they may use counters to help them solve.
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Subtract Using a Hundred Chart
For this subtraction practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to use a hundred chart to complete.
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Halves and Fourths
In this fractions practice learning exercise, students sharpen their math skills as they use problem solving strategies to solve 6 problems regarding halves and fourths.
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Write a Number Sentence
In this number sentences practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems by writing accurate number sentences.
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Compare Money Amounts
In this comparing money amounts practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to compare money amounts.