Does the explanation make sense? Sample items highlight claim three, communicating reason, in the Smarter Balanced assessments. Teachers use the 16 items to help show pupils the importance of communication and reasoning within...

Use this story problems about ratio worksheet to have learners read word problems with given ratios and find the designated numbers or distances. They solve four problems. 

Perimeter check! Pairs work on finding the areas of semicircles and quarter circles using a relationship with squares. The problems challenge pupils to find areas of composite figures made from rectangles, semicircles, and quarter circles.

The 21st segment in a 28-part series provides learners with area problems involving composite figures. To find the solution, pupils must decide whether to add or subtract areas. The composite figures are composed of quadrilaterals,...

Here is a solving word problems by finding the products learning exercise in which learners multiply two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers. They solve five problems. 

Building a doghouse is easier with a little mathematical help! Young scholars use sliders to adjust the length of the doghouse and watch as it affects the width and area. They then answer questions that help them discover the question...

Develop a model for prep. The resource provides examples of how items reflect modeling and data analysis for Smarter Balanced assessments. Items use on-grade or below-grade content to focus on the modeling aspect. The questions revolve...

The last installment of the 18-part Grade 5 Math Module 1 is an end-of-module assessment. Scholars answer questions that require explaining the connection between powers of 10 and place value, rewriting decimals in different forms,...

Solve systems of equations using the substitution or elimination method. Kids can practice by solving each of the five problems on this one-page learning exercise.

In this counting worksheet, students will solve ten problems where they count the number of items pictured. Students will identify the correct number by circling the correct answer. Then students will write the correct answer.

Learners divide one and two-digit numbers by a one-digit divisor. They complete 12 division problems.

In this word problems worksheet, learners read the word problems and use addition to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.

Fourth graders create their own story problem from an idea list and solve it. They draw a picture to help in solving their problem. Students build a diorama to illustrate their story problem. They work in class to solve story problems...

Elementary schoolers solve two-step equations and practice money concepts. They solve multi-step addition and subtraction contextual problems and apply money concepts to real life situations. Pupils use pictures and counters to help them...

Young scholars use problem-solving approaches to investigate mathematical content. They formulate problems from situations within and outside mathematics content. They warm up with a survey done by the teacher. Everyone uses practice...

Learners solve word problems with a consumer math emphasis. This lesson plan also contains many strategies and questions learners can ask to solving problems.  There is also a bibliography included for resources on problem solving.

Pupils solve multi-step number stories. They create number models to solve number stories.  Everyone chooses the appropriate operation to use after reading the problem, and then work in small groups to...

Solve a real-world problem of discovering how many doctors and nurses can be hired within budget and building constraints. Using different colored pencils to shade each graph, they then find the intersection points and use these to solve...

Third graders practice solving math equations using rice as their subject. They translate situations involving rice into math equations in order to solve them properly. They also discover and practice using math vocabulary terms...

Word problems are great for building a variety of mathematical reasoning skills. Here are 5 single step word problems for learners to solve. Each problems requires them to add or subtract a single from a double-digit number.

In this multiplication worksheet, 2nd graders read and solve 6 word problems in which single digits are multiplied. There is a box next to each problem for students to show their work.

The use of box scores from baseball games is the foundation of this math lesson. Organize your class into groups of four, and give identical box scores from a baseball game that was just played. Have them create word problems from the...

In these math word problem worksheets, learners help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Shifting Shapes.' Students solve the problem by completing a rectangle area problem and also determine where Rex Tangle will appear next.

Practice addition and hone problem solving skills at the same time. Little learners solve 5 single-step word problems by adding a single-digit to a double-digit number.