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Numbers 11-19

For Students K - 2nd Standards
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Unequal Groups vs. Equal Groups

For Teachers 3rd
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,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arrays Hooray

For Teachers 2nd
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra and Patterns

For Students 5th - 7th
In this algebra and patterns practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Kevin's Camp Schedule

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this elapsed time learning exercise, students study a camp schedule of activities. Students solve 5 story problems using the information in the table.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stories to Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 11th
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.
Unit Plan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Problem Solvers: Challenge Activities (Theme 4)

For Teachers 4th Standards
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...
Activity
Super Teacher Worksheets

Spelling Test Nightmare

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
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...
Lesson Plan
Teach Engineering

Optimizing Pencils in a Tray

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Language and Dialect

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
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...
Activity
Baylor College

Air: The Math Link

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
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

For Students K - 1st
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Writing up Math in English

For Teachers 7th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Multiplier (small 2-digit by 1-digit numbers)

For Teachers 2nd
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Solving Proportions Using Cross Products

For Students 4th - 7th
In this solving proportions using cross products practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Simplifying Expressions

For Students 5th - 7th
In this simplifying expressions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Ratios

For Students 4th - 7th
In this ratios practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solve Addition and Subtraction Equations

For Students 4th - 6th
In this solving addition and subtractions equations practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Finding Outcomes

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this finding outcomes practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Triangles

For Students 4th - 6th
In this triangles practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Special Pairs of Angles

For Students 5th - 7th
In this special pairs of angles practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Rates

For Students 4th - 7th
In this figuring rates practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Students 4th - 7th
In this adding and subtracting fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Using a Common Denominator

For Students 4th - 6th
In this using common denominators practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.