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Add or Subtract
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 4 problems in which a story problem is analyzed; there are shapes instead of numbers. Students choose from 2 choices the correct operation which should be used to solve the problem.
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Relationships Between Quantities and Reasoning with Equations and Their Graphs
Graphing all kinds of situations in one and two variables is the focus of this detailed unit of daily lessons, teaching notes, and assessments. Learners start with piece-wise functions and work their way through setting up and solving...
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The Big Buck Adventure
Students practice making change, and adding and subtracting money. In this money lesson, students listen to a reading of The Big Buck Adventure by Shelley Gil. They access teacher assigned web sites to practice making change, adding...
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Numbers Through 1000
In this numbers through 1000 practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to use number models to add and subtract.
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Solve Addition and Subtraction Equations
In this solving addition and subtractions equations practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Practice Regrouping 15 to 18
In this adding and subtracting practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to regroup.
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Beginning Subtraction #1
In this beginning subtraction worksheet, models and short stories are given to assist the student with beginning subtraction. The student answers each problem in two ways, "how many are left" and in a formal subtraction equation. There...
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Number Books
Learners construct a book to illustrate number concepts. They write their numbers on a sheet of paper. Students in grade 1 discuss counting to 100 by different numbers. Pupils in grades (2-4) write basic addition or subtraction story...
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How Can You Solve It?
In this math instructional activity, students analyze 4 story problems which pertain to Halloween. Students choose the operation and equation to use from a list of 5 choices but do not actually solve the problems.
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Calculating Vocabulary
In this math vocabulary learning exercise, 1st graders are given 12 vocabulary words/phrases that they need top understand to complete story problems. The student traces the words/phrases and cuts out flashcards.
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Choose the Operation
In this problem solving instructional activity, students solve 2 multiple choice story problems pertaining to home remodeling. Students choose the correct operation that should be used for each problem.
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Choose the Operation
In this problem solving worksheet, 2nd graders choose the correct operation to find a solution. Students read 3 story problems and must decide to add, subtract, multiply, or divide to find the correct answer.
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Choose the Operation
In this problem solving instructional activity, 2nd graders need to choose the correct operation. Students complete 3 story problems deciding if they need to add or subtract in each.
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Teachers Zine's TAKS 3rd Grade Daily Upkeep 5
In this TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) daily upkeep worksheet, 3rd graders solve three math problems from Texas objective six. They read story problems and then identify the multiple choice answer that describes the...
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Like Fractions
In this math instructional activity, students read and solve 5 story problems which involve fractions with like denominators. Some of the fractions are expressed in word form.
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Decimals for Lower Elementary
Students investigate decimal operations, including addition and subtraction. They participate in interactive games, story problems, and math mysteries.
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Time Marches On!
Fifth graders review how to tell time on a digital and analog clock. As a class, they are given story problems in which they must calculate the time in which they need to leave their house to arrive on time. To end the lesson, they...
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Ten Sly Piranhas: Subtraction with Goldfish Crackers
Class members listen to the William Wise book Ten Sly Piranhas and act out the story with one child playing the piranha. They use goldfish crackers (eating them to show subtraction) to demonstrate and understand equations they see on...
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Estimation Station: Why Estimating is Better than Guessing
Youngsters discover the difference between estimating and guessing. They estimate how many items are contained in a jar as they read a story. After the story, pupils discover the differences between estimating and guessing and create a...
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Introduction to Exponents
Problem solve using exponents. Pupils read One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale and write powers to represent amounts from the story.They compare actual solutions to their predictions and play a game to practice using exponents.
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Adding by finding 10's
Count with ten frames in a first grade addition lesson. Kids determine how to identify numbers on a number line, as well as with ten frames, and complete ten frames to show their answers in several addition problems.
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The Key to Word Problems
Students 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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Subtracting Two-Digit Numbers
In this math worksheet, learners solve three word problems involving subtraction. The first problem is guided. Students use the questions to solve the problem. Learners solve two more problems without the guide questions.
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Using Circle Graphs
In this circle graphs worksheet, students read a story about buying craft materials. Students examine the circle graph that shows how much spent on each type of material. Students then solve 3 problems using the data shown.