For this rates and ratios worksheet, students write proportions to match the given problem. They determine unit rates for a given situation. This two-page worksheet contains 4 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.

Add some holiday cheer to your math lessons with this problem-solving worksheet. From problems comparing the number of ears and legs of Santa's reindeer, to finding the ratio of colored lights on a Christmas tree, a...

Scholars determine how long it takes to build a birdhouse with the second activity on using equations with proportional relationships. The resource uses examples such as birdhouse building and produce prices to encourage pupils to write...

Young scholars explore the concept of Venn Diagrams through word problems. In this Venn Diagram lesson plan, students solve word problems about groups of people using Venn Diagrams. Young scholars use survey results about MySpace and...

In this unit fractions instructional activity, students solve the six word problems using the parts and wholes for each problem to help find the fraction number.

Fifty-eight flashcards make up a set designed to reinforce math vocabulary. Within the set, you'll find bold-faced word cards as well as definition cards that offer a labeled example. Terms include base, percent, theoretical...

Examine food labels to determine percentage of fat and sugar to total calories with middle schoolers. Daily nutritional guidelines are discussed and learners will decide how well their foods fit into a healthy diet. In the provided...

Create an understanding of solving problems that require more than one equation. The lesson introduces the concept of systems of linear equations by using a familiar situation of constant rate problems. Pupils compare the graphs of...

Investigate the growth rates of alien animals. Pupils study fictional animals from another planet to determine how much they grow per year. The investigators plot the growth of their animals over a period of time and then compare...

They claim there are problems on the assessment. The presentation provides 13 questions that demonstrate the problem-solving claim for Smarter Balanced assessments. Teachers use the resource to provide examples of problem-solving...

Second graders solve various multiplication math word problems involving cars and people, fish and fish bowls, and tables and table legs. They write and solve multiplication story problems related to whole numbers, addition, subtraction,...

Young mathematicians use photos and video clips to determine if a cricket player is "in" or "out." This analysis occurs using scale factors, distance-rate-time formula, and consideration of precision and accuracy.

In this reaction rates learning exercise, students solve twenty problems including calculating reaction orders, reaction rates and writing rate expression for given multi-step reactions.

In this reaction rates learning exercise, students solve eight multiple choice problems about chemical reactions and their rates. They determine what species would slow reactions, they apply concepts of activation energy to reactions,...

Students calculate the rate of speed of various moving objects within the classroom setting, or outside under a controlled environment.

Your pupils just may know more than you think they do! A pre-test assesses their ability to solve and write equations. It includes simple quadratic and cubic equations as well. 

In this rates instructional activity, students solve 10 multiple choice problems. Students find the unit price of an item to determine the best buy.

Build a function to solve problems rooted in archeology. A comprehensive set of five lessons presents problems requiring individuals to use functions. The initial lesson asks learners to find the possible number of dinosaurs from a...

Eighth graders combine like terms in this properties of variables lesson. Using named items (stars, moons and hearts), they combine like terms using variables. They use the distributive property to combine like terms. Finally, they write...

In this figuring rates practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

For this conversion factors worksheet, students read word problems, convert them to equations, and compute the answer.  They determine the distance between two points and find the cost to travel a predetermined distance. ...

In this Algebra I worksheet, students solve problems in which they differentiate between a ratio and a rate.  The nine page worksheet contains explanation, worked examples, and seventeen problems.  Answers are not...

In this kinetics worksheet, students use date from two experiments to determine the reaction order, calculate the rate constant and activation energy, and predict the mechanism for the reaction. This worksheet has 7 problems to solve.

Learners explore example problems dealing with ratios and proportions. Afterward, they read story problems and solve them using ratios and proportions. This four-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.