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Nz Maths: Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 3 Problems
This New Zealand Problems website is an excellent resource for lesson plans in problem-solving. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 4
This New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 5
Teachers, this New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 6
Teachers, this New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Statistics, and Logic and Reasoning.
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Interaction Design Foundation: What Is a Wicked Problem and How Can You Solve It?
Have you ever come across a problem so complex that you struggled to know where to start? Then you have stumbled upon a wicked problem. While these problems may not have a definite solution, there are certainly things you can do to...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Problem Solving in Action
Toddlers imitate what they see, preschoolers try hands-on trial and error, and kindergartners tap language and abstract thinking skills to solve problems. This article takes a look at the ages and stages of developing problems solving...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Physics: Problem Solving Strategies
In the following interactive students will begin to understand and apply a problem-solving procedure to solve problems using Newton's laws of motion.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Using the Laws of Exponents to Solve Problems
Given problem situations involving exponents, the student will use the laws of exponents to solve the problems.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Solving Everyday Problems Using the Engineering Design Cycle
Students are introduced to two real-life problems that can be solved by using the engineering design process. For the first one, they watch a slide presentation that shows how students use the engineering design process to build an...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: What's Your Problem? A Look at the Environment in Your Own Backyard
The Smithsonian provides a guide that classrooms can use to explore the environment in their own backyard. For example, a second-grade class in Colorado interviewed people in their community to inquire about the state of the local...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Macroeconomics: Chapter 6: Economic Growth: Problems
This section provides four problems to solve based on the content of Chapter 6: Economic Growth from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter 14: Monetary Policy and Bank Regulation: Problems
This section provides seven problems to solve based on the content of Chapter 14: Monetary Policy and Bank Regulation from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online textbook.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Distance Word Problems
Learn how to read and understand distance word problems so you can solve them.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Devising an Algorithm for Solving Rubik's Cube
If you're the kind of person who has taken apart your Rubik's cube in order to grease the inside parts so it will move more smoothly, this could be a great project for you. This will show you three sets of move sequences that accomplish...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Solving Subtraction Number Stories Under the Sea
Students will be able to solve subtraction word problems using objects.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions Word Problems
Practice solving fraction addition and subtraction word problems. The fractions in these problems have unlike denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Compare Decimals Word Problems
Solve word problems by comparing decimals Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Review + Quiz: Solving Equations
Time to show off our skills Students will practice solving equations that is a percent problem.
PBS
Pbs: Word Problems Using Addition and Subtraction of Fractions: Harry Gets Locked Up
This video features Harry and his cousin Harley. Harley is desperate to use Harry's bike, but first he must decipher the combination to the bike lock by solving a word problem. In the accompanying classroom activity, students complete a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solve Inequalities Using Multiplication
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn to use multiplication to solve inequalities. Students examine guided notes, review vocabulary and attempt practice problems in order to master the...
PBS
Pbs: Balancing Scales to Solve Equations
Predict the number of blocks you need to equal the weight of one bag and then test your theory. This interactive exercise focuses on using critical thinking skills to add and subtract items on the scales to achieve balance and visual...
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Emsl: The River Crossing Problem
The lesson plan for an interesting word problem concerning swimming and rowing across a river, being swept downstream by the current, and walking back up the other side. Basic arithmetic skills are all that are needed to approach the...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Gary Martin, Angus Mac Neil: Require Students Use Problem Solving Steps
This is a well thought out and detailed lesson that can teach students how to problem solve using real-life situations. It also teaches students about the importance of respect as well as being responsible for their own actions.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Exploring Patterns & Writing Word Problems
In this lesson, students will listen to the book called The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang, but before reading, students will listen for the "different" way to solve the problem on each page. After reading, students will focus on one page...