Rochester Institute of Technology
Roots of Quadratic Equations
A five-page worksheet packet guides young mathematicians through solving standard form quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. They can identify the radical sign, the discriminant, and see the three options for finding...
Illustrative Mathematics
Margie Buys Apples
One of the most common, everyday applications of math is dealing with money. This single problem calculating how much change Margie receives is more involved than it appears at first glance. An understanding of how fractions and decimals...
Illustrative Mathematics
Three Composing/Decomposing Problems
Practice composing and decomposing numbers in base-ten using three word problems. Each problem presents a different scenario requiring learners to explain their thinking, find the number of ones, and find out different ways to make a...
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Jon and Charlie's Run
Let's use math to solve an argument. Jon and Charlie are debating about who can run farther, but who is right? That's what your class will figure out as they apply their understanding of fractions to this real-life situation. A simple,...
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Force Problems
Who knew F=MA could determine the force of a free-falling elevator? Give your class this set of thirteen word problems for practice determining force, mass, and acceleration of everyday objects. One question introduces an object in...
Novelinks
Words by Heart: Guided Imagery
Sad, depressed, miserable, inconsolable, forlorn: so many synonyms have a lot of variety with their connotations. Through the guided imagery activity, writers explore the use of connotation and its influence on imagery and description by...
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Multi-Step Problems
For this multi-step word problems worksheet, 5th graders read the information in the word problem about finding yards of cloth used to make pillows. Students follow a multi-step approach to help them solve the problem that uses fraction...
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Easy Addition Word Problems, Version 4
In this word problems learning exercise, students read the word problems and use addition to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.
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Addition Word Problems 2, Version 2
For this word problems worksheet, learners read the word problems and use addition to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.
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"Andy Works for Charity"
Explore a real-word math problem with your class. Strengthen their problem-solving strategies by coming up with an answer to a money question. They work in groups to determine the answer. Also, they share with the class the various...
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Understanding Proportions and Scale Drawings
Proportions are ratios found using multiplication or division. Middle schoolers solve measurement problems, find a figure's missing dimension, and find the distance between two points. Resource features four lesson plans with detailed...
Illuminations
Circumference and Areas of Circles
Middle and high schoolers listen to a scenario about a puppy and use the scenario to develop formulas in order to find the area of a circle. In this circumference lesson, pupils understand how to find the radius, diameter, area of a...
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Problem Solving Strategy: Find a Pattern: Problem Solving
In this math patterns worksheet, students use the problem solving strategy of understand, plan, solve, and look back to help them find patterns to solve word problems.
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Math Word Problems Worksheet 1
In this math word problems worksheet, students solve word problems involving money, collections, fractions, and more. Students solve 5 word problems.
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Multiplication Word Problems Two- Version 4
In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use multiplication to solve word problems. Students complete 5 problems.
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Using Code Words/Mixed Operations
In this problem solving worksheet, students determine the correct mathematical operation to use according to the 64 word problems. Students record the operation and solve the problem. There are an additional 50 multiple choice problems...
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Drawing Word Problems
In this steps to solving word problems worksheet, learners read and follow directions to reread the problem, underline clues about operation to use, draw a picture, and write the solution. Students solve 4 problems.
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Word Problems: "Leaving D.C."
In this solving math story problems worksheet, students read statistics from the Student edition of USA Today to solve word problems. Students solve 6 problems.
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Math Word Problems
In this word problems worksheet, students read, choose the operation, and solve. In this short answer worksheet, students write two differences.
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Word Problems: Money
In this counting coins to solve word problems activity, students read the quantity of coins each person has, draw the coins, and total the amounts. Students solve 6 problems.
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Problem Solving with the Wilderness Classroom
Students complete 45 multiple choice math word problems. In this math word problems lesson plan, students solve word problems on time, graphing, all four operations, money, and more.
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Solve Time and Money Word Problems in Everyday Life
Fourth graders solve real life problems involving time and money. They write their own math word problems. Students use addition, subtraction, multiplication and fractions to solve math problems.
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Guess and Check Word Problems
Using the guess and check method, students solve six word problems involving multiplication and division. Each problem presents a different scenario for students to solve. The worksheet could be used for individual or small group...
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Johnny Appleseed
While this presentation only has two sample questions, it provides a thorough exploration of solving word problems. Using a step-by-step method, this resource takes a word problem involving addition and shows how to identify the key...