Curated OER
Be a Problem Solving Star
Third graders observe a math problem and discuss what it is and what they should do with it. They are introduced to the STAR steps for problem solving and discuss how to use it to answer math problems as well as incorporating some of the...
Missouri Department of Elementary
The Quest for Magic Minutes
A "Magic Minute" activity asks class groups to develop a commercial to advertise a way to turn a time-waster into a time-saver. Ad groups begin by brainstorming time-wasters and then problem-solve was to turn them into time-savers. After...
Scholastic
Look for Easy Numbers for E-Z Addition
All kids learn differently. For some, mental math is the best and most efficient way to add a series of numbers. After viewing a few sample problems, learners find ways to add numbers to 10 before adding them all together, and then write...
Teach Engineering
Solving Energy Problems
Here's your chance to save the world. The eighth lesson in a 25-part Energy Systems and Solutions unit has young scientists come up with ideas for individual or group projects. They identify ways to solve the energy crisis. Hope they...
Project Maths
Introduction to Quadratics
Develop conceptual knowledge of a quadratic equation and its solutions in your classes. The third algebra lesson in a series of four introduces learners to solving quadratic equations slowly. The first activity explores the zero product...
Curated OER
Problem Solving Strategy: Work Backward
In this problem solving challenge activity, students work backward to solve a set of 5 word problems. Answers are included on page 2.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning homework 3.3
In this using logical reasoning to solve word problems worksheet, students use the logical reasoning problem solving strategy of drawing a table to solve word problems. Students solve two problems.
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Problem Solving: Guess and Check practice 21.5
In this problem solving worksheet, students observe a Lunch Menu table to use and apply the guess and check strategy to answer consumer problems. Students solve four problems.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Make an Organized List
In this problem-solving worksheet, students make an organized list to solve 5 mathematical word problems. Students show their work on the worksheet.
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Problem Solving - Draw a Diagram
There is an excellent strategy for learners to use when faced with a word problem that uses fractions. This presentation shows how to draw a diagram of the fractions in the problem in order to get a visual representation. Although brief,...
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Problem Solving
First graders explore problems and solutions. In this math lesson, 1st graders brainstorm problems they have encountered and how they solved them. Then students watch a video about how professionals solve problems. After sharing their...
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Problem Solving Strategies: Pre Test
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.
Curated OER
Math Word Problems
Gaining proficiency with mathematical word problems is a crucial skill for your students to master.
NASA
Exploration of a Problem: Making Sense of the Elements
When given too much data to simply memorize, it helps to sort it into manageable groups. The second lesson in the six-part series of Cosmic Chemistry challenges groups of pupils to take a large amount of data and figure out how to best...
Curated OER
Two-Digit Addition at the Zoo
Your second graders explore two digit addition with regrouping. They will investigate problem solving strategies within the context of a trip to the zoo. Multiple resources and assessments are provided.
Curated OER
Gathering Data to Problem Solve
Learners, while using reading and writing strategies (subheads, prediction, skim, details, drawing inferences, etc,), solve math problems that involve gathering and representing data (addition, subtraction, multiplication). They practice...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Geometry
Help learners find joy in facing mathematical challenges. The questions posed on this worksheet encourage young mathematicians to utilize skills learned throughout a geometry unit, and to apply themselves and persevere through...
Curated OER
Problem-Solving Decision: Too Much or Too Little Information: Problem Solving
In this too much or too little information instructional activity, 4th graders use the problem solving strategy of understand, plan, solve, and look back to determine if there is too much or too little information to solve the problem.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Solve a Simpler Problem Problem Solving 21.6
In this problem solving worksheet, students read a word problem about the invention of the first photocopier. Students answer 4 short answer questions that outline the process for solving this problem.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Find a Pattern: Problem Solving
For this finding patterns worksheet, students use the problem solving strategy of understand, plan, solve, and look back to help them find the pattern in the swimming distances numbers. Students use the pattern to help them solve the...
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Find a Pattern: Problem Solving
In this math patterns instructional activity, students use the understand, plan, solve, and look back problem solving strategy to help them find the patterns for the two problems.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Write an Equation
In this problem solving strategy worksheet, students practice writing equations as they respond to 4 questions that enable them to solve 2 word problems.
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Problem Solving: Draw a Pattern challenge
In this drawing patterns to problem solve activity, students draw AB and AAB patterns as problem solving strategies. Students draw two answers.
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Can’t We All Just Get Along? Conflict Resolution Strategies
Respond rather than react—that's the big idea behind a lesson on conflict resolution strategies. A richly detailed plan teaches high schoolers strategies for resolving conflicts. Pupils play charades, engage in verbal and non-verbal...