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The Birthday Problem
In this birthday problem worksheet, high schoolers solve 1 probability word problem. Students determine the number of people needed to have a 50% probability that two people will have the same birthday.
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Word Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using equations to solve real world problems. There is one problem with an answer key.
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The Weights Problem
In this word problem worksheet, students solve 1 word problem. Students determine the number of different size weights needed to make any combination of weight from 1 to 17 pounds.
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Algebra Word Problems
In this word problems activity, students solve 20 different word problems that are related to and use algebra. First, they determine the total amount of money spent in one week given the information. Then, students determine the...
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The 3x3x3 Problem
In this algebra learning exercise, learners rewrite word problems using algebraic expressions. They use a 3x3 grid to help decipher the missing word. There are 11 puzzles to be solved with an answer key.
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Volume Word Problems
In this volume worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include determining the volume in each one. First, they determine the ratio of their radius given the cubic meters of a sphere. Then, students determine the...
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Exponential Problems
In this algebra worksheet, students solve exponential problems by rewriting it in standard form. They rewrite number using scientific notations and solve word problems. There are 10 problems with and answer key.
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An Introduction to Mathematica and the "Birthday Problem"
Twelfth graders determine the probability of two people in their class sharing the same birthday. For this determining the probability of two people in their class sharing the same birthday problem lesson, 12th graders use...
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The Final Exam Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students analyze a comic strip and answer specific questions about it. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Numerical Word Search
For this numerical word search worksheet, students solve ten problems and then search for the solutions in a grid of numbers. A few of the problems require that the student has taken calculus.
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The US Population Problem
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders calculate how many seconds it takes for the population to increase by one more person. There is an answer key to this problem.
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An Engaging Age Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the age of a man and a woman given their combined age and some clues to help write the equation. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Solve Linear Systems of Equations: Graphing, Substitution, and Elimination
In this system of linear equations worksheet, students solve by using graphing, substitution, and elimination. There are 44 problems.
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Word Search Y3, 4 x Table
In this math word search worksheet, students solve the 10 multiplication problems at the bottom of the page, which are all in the 4 times table. They then find the numbers, in word form, in the word search above. Students circle the...
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Multiplication With Words
In this multiplication with words worksheet, students solve 16 problems in which basic multiplication facts are written in words instead of with the "x" sign.
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Midwestern States Word Search
In this Midwestern states worksheet, students examine the 12 states listed in the word bank and employ problem solving skills to locate them in the word search puzzle.
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Solving Algebra
In this algebra instructional activity, students define greatest common factors, least common factors and solve word problems dealing with GCF and LCM. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Using Inverse Operations to Solve Equations
Fifth graders discover how to use inverse operations to solve equations. In this inverse operations instructional activity, 5th graders explore visual examples. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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Decimal Word Problems
In this decimals worksheet, students solve word problems containing decimal numbers and one step problems. Students complete 5 problems.
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Money Word Problems
For this money word problem worksheet, students solve a total of 7 problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Answer and hints available on-line.
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Building a Paper Bridge: an Introduction To Problem Solving
Eighth graders explore problem solving strategies to build a paper bridge with a partner. As a class they discuss a variety of techniques to solve a simple problem, then in pairs construct the longest non-supported single span bridge...
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Use Proportions - Problem Solving 17.5
In this proportions worksheet, 6th graders use the problem solving steps of understand, plan, solve and look back to solve a story problem using proportions.
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Leveled Problem Solving: Area of a Parallelogram
Use this area of parallelogram activity to have learners solve the word problems by finding the area for the parallelograms in the six word problems.
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Addition Word Problems 3, Version 3
In this addition word problems worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 5 problems that require them to add using 1 and 2-digit numbers.