Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Numbers 11-19
Develop the concept that numbers from 11 to 19 are essentially a 10, plus more! The first two of the six story problems on this sheet are scaffolded with pictures. Learners compose and decompose numbers to answer how many 10s and how...
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Unequal Groups vs. Equal Groups
Third graders create their own chenille stems to use during this and future lessons. As a class, they discuss the difference between equal and non-equal groups. In groups, they brainstorm a list of items that come in groups of two,...
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Arrays Hooray
Second graders write and solve story problems which involve whole numbers, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. They solve multiplication problems by using strategies other than counting all. They interpret and solve...
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Algebra and Patterns
In this algebra and patterns practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Kevin's Camp Schedule
In this elapsed time learning exercise, students study a camp schedule of activities. Students solve 5 story problems using the information in the table.
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Stories to Graphs
Students graph their solutions using a linear equation. In this algebra instructional activity, students rewrite words problems into algebraic equations and graph their solutions. They solve word problems dealing with real lie scenario.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Problem Solvers: Challenge Activities (Theme 4)
Creative activities help bring literature alive. The first of a set of lessons designed to accompany selections from Theme 4: Problem Solvers uses activities such as skits, responses to music, and social studies projects. These...
Super Teacher Worksheets
Spelling Test Nightmare
What do you do when faced with a bully? Scholars answer this question when presented with a scenario regarding two learners and their spelling test grades. They take part in a grand conversation that leads to problem solving and...
Teach Engineering
Optimizing Pencils in a Tray
What do you call a story about a broken pencil? Pointless. Scholars may not be telling stories when using the resource, but they are solving optimization problems involving the maximum number of pencils that can fit on a tray. They...
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Language and Dialect
Practice listening skills while studying oral story tellers from different parts of Louisiana. Consider the regional dialects and insider language of folk groups with your class. Identify language as part of folk life and recognize that...
Baylor College
Air: The Math Link
Inflate this unit on the science of air with these math skills practice and word problems. Accompanying the children's story Mr. Slaptail's Secret, this resource covers a wide range of math topics including the four basic...
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Tell the Story - Kitty on the Roof
Oh, no! Kitty is stuck on the roof! Young writers must decide how Johnny will rescue this frantic feline, telling what happens next with words and pictures.
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Writing up Math in English
Seventh graders review the steps in writing a math problem. They write story problems stating the situation, the problem to be solved, explaining the process used to solve the problem, and state the answer. Students view a PowerPoint...
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The Multiplier (small 2-digit by 1-digit numbers)
Second graders study digits in 2- or 3-digit whole numbers. They write and solve story problems which involve whole numbers, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
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Leveled Problem Solving Solving Proportions Using Cross Products
In this solving proportions using cross products practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Simplifying Expressions
In this simplifying expressions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Ratios
In this ratios practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Solve Addition and Subtraction Equations
In this solving addition and subtractions equations practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Finding Outcomes
In this finding outcomes practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Triangles
In this triangles practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Special Pairs of Angles
In this special pairs of angles practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Rates
In this figuring rates practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Adding and Subtracting Fractions
In this adding and subtracting fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Using a Common Denominator
In this using common denominators practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.