Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Solving Word Questions
A tutorial that explains how to solve word problems. It points out key words that signal operations or what is being measured, and wording that is confusing and needs to be simplified. Presents lots of examples, both simple and complex,...
Other
Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 4
This New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 1
NZMaths, a New Zealand teacher resource, provides lesson plans for students in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
Purple Math
Purplemath: "Number" Word Problems
Demonstrates, step-by-step and with illustrations, how to set up and solve 'number' problems.
Other
Emsl: The River Crossing Problem
The lesson plan for an interesting word problem concerning swimming and rowing across a river, being swept downstream by the current, and walking back up the other side. Basic arithmetic skills are all that are needed to approach the...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Algebra Tiles
Use tiles to represent variables and constants to solve algebra problems. Solve equations, substitute in variable expressions, and expand and factor.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Introduction to Word Problems
Learn how to read and understand word problems so you can solve them.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Resources for Teaching Math: Algebra Tiles
Try this hands-on approach to solving algebra problems with this interactive website. Students are able to "solve equations, substitute in variable expressions, expand, and factor".
Purple Math
Purplemath: "Coin" Word Problems
This site demonstrates how to solve 'coin' word problems, given relationships between the types of coins.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Volume Word Problems
Find the volume of rectangular prisms to solve word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Formulas and Problem Solving
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to solve a formula for a variable and how to solve word problems involving formulas.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solve Inequalities Using Multiplication
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn to use multiplication to solve inequalities. Students examine guided notes, review vocabulary and attempt practice problems in order to master the...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Percent and Problem Solving
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to convert percents into decimals (and vice versa) and to solve various problems involving percents. Offers a variety of sample problems with step-by-step solutions and practice exercises for you to...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Solve by Factoring
This resource examines how to solve equations by factoring and provides step-by-step solutions. Includes links to an equation calculator and practice problems.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Linear Equations
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains solving linear equations, from the basic form ax+b=c up through equations with variables on both sides and with parentheses. There are example problems solved, problems for the student...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Systems of Linear Equations
This tutorial will show you a four-step process for solving problems involving systems of linear equations. View several examples of Polya's process of problem solving and hone your own skills with practice exercises.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Solving Linear Inequalities
This tutorial will show you how to use various properties of inequalities in order to solve linear inequalities and how to graph solution sets on a number line. Offers several examples showing you steps to solving inequalities and...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Rational Inequalities
Use this tutorial to learn how to solve rational inequalities by using a sign graph of factors and by using the test-point method. Offers a good collection of step-by-stem solutions and practice problems for you to complete.
Rice University
Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Algebra Fun With Calendars
A fun algebraic problem involving a calendar. Discussion, solution, and follow-up problem are included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Systems of Equations Word Problems Capstone
Solve word problems that involve systems of equations, where there can either be a single solution, no solution, or infinite solutions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Explicit Formulas for Geometric Sequences
Solve problems such as: The first four terms in a geometric sequence are 1/3, 1, 3, and 9. Find an explicit formula for the sequence. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...
Cool Math
Coolmath: Systems of Equations Solving by Graphing
Reference material and practice problems solving a system of equations by graphing.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Morning Walk
This task presents a straight forward question that can be solved using an equation in one variable. The numbers are complicated enough so that it is natural to set up an equation rather than solve the problem in one's head. Aligns with...
Cool Math
Coolmath: Solving Inequalities What Your Answers Will Look Like (Intervals)
Reference material and practice problems graphing inequalities.