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Problem-Solving Strategy: Solve a Simpler Problem: Problem Solving
In this problem solving strategy worksheet, students use the understand, plan, solve, and look back strategy to help them locate and solve the simpler problems within the two word problems.
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Solve a Simpler Problem
In this solving simpler math problems first learning exercise, 4th graders read, analyze and solve 3 word problems by solving a simpler problem first.
EngageNY
Solving a Linear Equation
Solving an equation is the art of creating simpler equivalent equations using properties of equality. Here, classes see that solving an equation is not always as easy as guessing. The instructional activity presents linear equations that...
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Use a Simpler Problem
In this simpler problem worksheet, students learn to solve a simpler problem within the word problem. Students then explain why their answer makes sense.
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Problem Solving: Use a Simpler Problem
For this problem solving worksheet, 5th graders focus on using a simpler problem to solve 6 word problems. They work with decimals, fractions, times, and money.
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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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Solutions of a Linear Equation
Use the distributive property to solve equations. The sixth lesson in a 33-part series has scholars solve equations that need to be transformed into simpler equations first. Class members apply the distributive property to the equations...
Noyce Foundation
Apple Farm Field Trip
Monitor the growth of young mathematicians with a comprehensive addition and subtraction assessment. Using the context of a class field trip to an apple orchard, this series of four story problems allows children to demonstrate their...
Macquarie University
Factorizing Algebraic Expressions
In this comprehensive worksheet, mathematicians solve and complete various types of problems on factoring and using the quadratic formula. This worksheet also includes the use of factoring to simplify rational expressions. Overall, it...
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Not So Snappy 13- Word Problems
In this word problem worksheet, pupils problem solve to find the answers to 4 examples. They use a variety of strategies including solve a simpler problem, and using logic in their work.
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Solving Word Problem With Patterns
In this math problem solving worksheet, students determine the answers to problems that require them to determine a pattern. They are provided with at hint to help them solve each problem which may include filling in a table, using a...
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Problem Solving Strategies: Pre Test
In this problem solving instructional activity, students answer multiple choice questions about math word problems and choosing the best strategy to solve them. Students answer 10 questions total.
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Problem Solving Strategies Post Test
In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to see correct answers.
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One Million: The Product of Two Numbers
In this product worksheet, learners solve 1 word problem. Students try to find two numbers whose product is one million, but neither number has zeros in it.
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Simplify the Problem as a Strategy
In this simplify the problem as a strategy worksheet, 4th graders solve two word problems by breaking each one down into a simpler problem first.
Illustrative Mathematics
Fruit Salad
Playing with values in this fruit salad problem allows learners to find out how many cherries were mixed in. Your middle schoolers can organize their thoughts in a chart before going into the equation. Eigth graders can skip the chart...
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Geometric Shapes: Area and Perimeter
There's a reason this learning exercise is done in groups! Tricky word problems give geometry scholars a challenge as they use prior knowledge about shapes to find the area and perimeter given a few measurements. Students will enjoy...
DK Publishing
Estimating
Through estimating, scholars are able to make these word problems simpler as they multiply to find approximate answers. Using an example as guidance, they solve five scenarios, each of which has space for learners to show their work. The...
EngageNY
The Division Algorithm—Converting Decimal Division into Whole Number Division Using Mental Math
Make math much simpler with mental math methods. The 16th installment in a series of 21 looks at ways scholars can apply mental math to convert division problems into easier problems with the same quotient. Multiplying or dividing both...
Noyce Foundation
Time to Get Clean
It's assessment time! Determine your young mathematicians' understanding of elapsed time with this brief, five-question quiz.
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Problem Solving I
In this problem solving worksheet, students estimate possible solutions to given functions. They determine the solution to given equations. This two-page worksheet contains 2 multi-step problems.
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Algebra Skills Sections 23
For this algebra skills worksheet, students solve/simplify 20 short answer problems. Students solve/simplify quadratic, absolute value, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and radical equations/expressions.
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Square Roots
In this square roots activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include simplifying with negative numbers. First, they identify the negative number in each equation and pull out from under the radical sign as i. Then,...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Derivative – Standard Definition
Making a clear connection to algebra concepts helps learners understand the definition of a derivative. The lesson begins with looking at limits of simple linear and rational functions, and leads to the definition of the derivative....