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Fraction Puzzle Problems

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders design a fraction word problem PowerPoint presentation. In small groups they complete a storyboard graphic organizer for their word problem, evaluate another group's word problem, and create a PowerPoint presentation of...
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Model and Solve Algebraic Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Examine multiple ways to solve algebraic equations. Pupils will generate a problem solving strategy that addresses the prompt given by the teacher. They will then share their problem solving strategy with the class. Graphic organizers,...
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Problem Solving Process: One-To-One Correspondence

For Teachers 1st
First graders observe and demonstrate a variety of problem solving strategies to solve problems involving one-to-one correspondence and whole numbers to 100. They discuss the steps of the problem solving process, and solve a word...
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Challenge: Seven Triangles - Division Word Problems

For Students 4th - 7th
In this division worksheet, students solve 6 division word problems. Students write the answer to each problem in a triangle labeled with the number that corresponds to the number of each word problem.  Students then add up the sum...
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Comprehension of Word Problems

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students demonstrate how to solve multiplication word problems. In this problem solving lesson, students read examples of multiplication word problems and are taught how to use repeated addition to solve the problems. This strategy is...
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Add or Subtract: Story Problems

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this addition and subtraction worksheet, students learn how to solve basic addition and subtraction story problems. They then solve the 6 problems in the packet. The answers are on the last page of the worksheet.
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Decimal Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
In this problem solving worksheet, learners use their knowledge of decimals, estimation, multiplication, and division to solve story problems. Students solve eight problems. 
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Translate a Story Problem: Nickels, Dimes, and Quarters

For Students 8th - 9th
In this translating a story problem worksheet, students translate a word problem into algebraic symbols. They solve the problem. Students move their mouse over the problem to see the answer.
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Solve This

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students with learning disabilities practice their problem-solving skills. They discover the consequences of their actions and they chart their decisions. They use the internet to see how different situations play out based on different...
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Mathematics Word Problems About the 1800s

For Students 4th - 6th
In this history and math learning exercise, learners solve 20 problems pertaining to life in America in the 1800s. Students read four paragraphs and solve the five problems using that information. Basic math operations are used.
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Problem Solving Page 1

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math worksheet students read 7 word problems. Students are to solve each word problem and label the answers. Students are also asked to illustrate each problem.
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Math Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
In this problem solving worksheet, learners solve six multiple choice word problems that involve finding probability and identifying monetary amounts.
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Math Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math word problems worksheet, students read and problem solve by subtracting. In this fill in the blank worksheet, students solve three problems.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning

For Students 4th - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, learners use logical reasoning to solve each of 4 problems. The word problems pertain to the position of people in line, theater seating and identification of who plays what instrument in a talent show.
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Using Multiplication to Solve Problems

For Students 5th - 6th
In this interactive multiplication worksheet, students solve ten various problems by using multiplication skills. There are ten multiple choice problems to complete.
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Math Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word problems instructional activity, students determine the fraction of a whole. In this fill in the answer instructional activity, students solve three problems.
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Word Problems 3

For Students 6th - 7th
In this math instructional activity, learners solve word problems pertaining to the cost of operating 4 different cars. Students calculate gasoline use and cost for 5 years to operate each car.
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Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th
For this quadratic equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 7 different problems that include factoring quadratics. First, they solve for the values of x that make the equation true. Then, students substitute their values into...
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What's in a Word?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars complete a unit on words, their origins, and their usage. They explore various websites, create a word ladder online, develop a list of anagrams, write a story using homonyms, and create a list of vocabulary words.
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Math Regents Exam Questions: Solving Multi-Step Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this solving equations worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice and word problem equations.  Students use the distributive property to combine like terms and isolate the variable.
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Nature of Roots

For Students 9th - 11th
In this nature of roots activity, students solve 10 different problems that include determining the sum and product in each one. First, they determining the sum of the roots in the given equation. Then, students determine the product of...
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Complex Roots Made Visible

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic functions using the quadratic formula. They identify the negative roots using complex roots. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Estimating Square Roots

For Students 9th
In this square roots activity, 9th graders solve and complete 11 different problems that include estimating various square roots. First, they determine the value of each given square root to the nearest tenth. Then, students find the...
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Higher Roots and Rational Exponents

For Students 9th
In this higher roots worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 40 various types of problems. First, they simplify each root by taking the number inside times another number. Then, students write out the root using rational exponents.