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Basic Subtracting

For Teachers 1st
First graders solve math problems. In this subtraction activity, 1st graders use Smarties to compare addition and subtraction. Students complete math problems where they solve basic subtraction questions.
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One-Step Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore linear equations. In this linear equations lesson, 6th graders explore visual examples of 1-step linear equations. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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Problem Solving for Leaders

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify and explore ways leaders solve problems. In this leadership lesson, students use the FCCLA planning process to solve a given problem. Students report to the class the problem and their solution.
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Algebraic Equations

For Students 7th - 12th
In this algebraic equations worksheet, students solve 8 equations. Students then answer 2 word problems and simplify 2 expressions by combining like terms and using the distributive property. Students also write equations from a diagram.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Find a Pattern: Problem Solving

For Students 5th - 6th
In this finding patterns worksheet, students use the problem solving strategy of understand, plan, solve, and look back to help them find the pattern in the swimming distances numbers. Students use the pattern to help them solve the word...
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Choose the Operation: Problem Solving

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this problem solving worksheet, students use the steps of understand, plan, solve, and look back in order to decide how to solve the story problem and then solve it.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Find a Pattern: Problem-Solving

For Students 4th - 5th
In this finding patterns worksheet, students read the word problem about costume costs and study the graph. Students then follow the steps of understand, plan, solve, and look back to find the pattern.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Make an Organized List

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this problem-solving instructional activity, learners utilize the strategy of making an organized list to solve a mathematical word problem in 5 steps.
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Solve Two Step Inequalities

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve inequalities using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Answers to the 6 problems could also be graphed. An answer key is provided.
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The Spread of Enlightenment Ideas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Looking for a simple and straightforward reference on the Enlightenment for your young historians? Check out this list of key terms and important figures from the period, followed by a traditional assessment where your learners will be...
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The Key to Word Problems

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners learn the key words to look for in multiplication and division word problems, to help them decide which operation to use. They analyze, wrte, and solve multiplication problems.
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Egg Drop

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Don't drop the ball on the resource ... drop an egg instead! A teacher-led demonstration has the class consider how to drop eggs into glasses when a tray is in the way. Hint: If you've ever seen a magician pull a tablecloth off a table,...
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Order of Operations

For Students 5th - 6th
Some terrific practice in solving math equations that have a specific order of operations component built into them. Some of the problems have parentheses, and all four operations are present in the problems. Pupils solve 50 problems and...
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Study Buddies: Adding Three-Digit Numbers

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
For this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to solve a story problem in which they must add three-digit numbers. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Least Common Multiple or Least Common Denominator

For Students 5th - 6th
Fifth and sixth graders solve 12 math problems by finding the least common multiple or least common denominator. They type the answer into the text box.
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A Research Project and Article For the Natural Inquirer

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Get your class to use the scientific process to solve a scientific problem. They utilize the Natural Inquirer magazine to identify a research question which they write an introduction to and collect data to answer. They use graphs,...
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Subtraction Sentences, Part 2

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Take word problems one step further with apples, dimes, and bricks! After reading the word problems, first graders write out the subtraction sentence and solve the problems. For extra practice, bring in different items and have them...
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Going Graph-y

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to and dicuss the story Where the Wild Things Are. They play a pantomime game and act out various feelings so their classmates can guess. They listen for the frequency of certain words, and record their findings on...
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Division Drills with Remainders, part 3

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Practice division with remainders with these 16 equations, each of which has two-digit dividends and one-digit divisors. All of these have remainders and two example problems demonstrate the steps required to solve. Approach this skill...
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Related Rates

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Twelfth graders solve problems using related rates. For this calculus activity, the students solve word problems following 8 different key steps. They solve 4 problems related to the real world.
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Year 6: Order of Calculating 3

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math problem solving worksheet, students find the values using multiple steps of adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and numbers in parentheses. Students solve 14 problems.
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Class Conscience

For Students 10th
In this algebra worksheet, 10th graders rewrite algebraic expression using algebra. They follow specific steps to solve this word problem. There is an answer key.
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Compare Two Numbers: How Many Times More Than...?

For Teachers 3rd
Explore the concept of "how many times" where the word "times" is defined. Learners will determine the product and quotient in a word problem. Then use manipulatives to solve the problem. Finally, they will write in their math journals...
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Solving Multiple-Step Problems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars listen to the explanation of activity and how to do the worksheet by observing examples on the board. They then work on their own to complete the worksheet of multiple-step problems.