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Selecting the Best Method for Solving Quadratic Equations
For this solving quadratic equations worksheet, learners select the best method to solve a quadratic equation and then solve five quadratics. Fully worked examples are provided.
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Problems to Solve
In this solving word problems worksheet, students read a word problem with an example of drawing a bar model to solve and use them to solve word problems. Students solve three multi-step problems.
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Ratio Problem Worksheet 2
Here is a ratio word problem worksheet in which learners solve a set of eight problems. Answers and hints are available on-line; a reference web site for additional resources is given.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning
In this problem-solving activity, students solve 1 mathematical word problem by figuring out the answers to 7 questions. Students record their answers on the lines provided.
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Problem-Solving Decisions: Choose the Operation
In this problem solving activity, learners read a story problem about the temperature at different altitudes. Students fill out an organization chart to understand the problem, plan a strategy, and then solve it.
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The Fed Ex Problem
In this Fed Ex learning exercise, students read a word problem about air travel and time to deliver packages and solve it. Students complete 1 problem.
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Subtraction Word Problems
In this subtraction problem solving worksheet, students read and solve four word problems. Each word problem involves regrouping to the thousands place. There is an area on the worksheet for students to show their work.
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The Simultaneous Equations Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using algebra. They solve a simultaneous equation for an x and y value. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Find a Pattern
For this tessellations worksheet, students solve 2 word problems where they use the "make a pattern strategy" to form tessellations from geometric shapes. There is scaffolding for the problem solving strategy.
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Halloween Word Problems
Young mathematicians are put to the test in a worksheet that requires them to help another school plan a Halloween party. By reading word problems, learners decide whether to multiply or divide in order to solve.
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Addition Word Problems
In this addition problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders solve five word problems using three addends. Students show all of their work in the available space on the worksheet.
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Subtraction Word Problems
For this subtraction problem solving worksheet, students read the 5 word problems and subtract two-digit numbers to calculate the answer. Students show their work in the space provided.
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Decimals Division Word Problems
In this division problem solving learning exercise, students solve four division word problems with decimals. There is a column for students to show their work.
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Solving Verbal Problems using a System of Linear Equations
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve word problems whose solution requires the use of a system of linear equations in two variables. The two page worksheet contains a combination of ten multiple choice and free...
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Decimals Subtraction Word Problems
In this problem solving worksheet, students practice solving 4 word problems involving decimals and subtraction in the workspace provided for each one.
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The Holiday Greeting Problem
In this algebra activity, students solve word problems by rewriting them using symbols. They find a common denominator for this word problem. There is an answer key.
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Decimals Addition Word Problems
For this addition worksheet, students problem solve 4 addition word problems involving decimals in the workspace provided for each one.
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Sine Problem
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve word problems as they relate their findings to trigonometric ratios, specifically sine. There are 15 word problems with an answer key.
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Every Five Minutes Word Jumble
For this word scramble worksheet, students read the numbers in five minute intervals in the word bank, unscramble those words on the worksheet, and write them correctly. Students write 12 answers.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Reinforce the use of the Pythagorean theorem with this problem solving lesson. Middle schoolers use the Pythagorean theorem to solve word problems. They work in pairs to find the answers to the problems, and then explain how they got...
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Part of a Whole as a Percent
Pupils use visual models, numeric methods, and equations to solve percent problems. To complete the second installment of 20, they find the part given the percent and the whole, find the percent given the part and the whole, and find the...
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Roots of Quadratic Equations
A five-page instructional activity 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...
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...