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The Confused Bank Teller
In this algebra challenge, students use their algebraic reasoning to determine the solution to 1 problem, involving monetary exchange. The solution is provided.
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Investigation - What Does 1,000 Look Like?
Second graders determine what 1,000 items look like. In this math investigation instructional activity, 2nd graders collect 1,000 items and determine the best way to count them by tens and hundreds. They can use stickers on notecards to...
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Calendar Challenge
In this calendar worksheet, students complete a blank calendar with the month name and numbers. Students then answer 4 word problems about the calendar.
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Math: Football League Statistics
Young scholars examine a soccer league final standings chart and then answer 12 questions based on the information provided. They calculate some answers in both fractions and percentages.
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Challenges of the new SAT
Students write a news feature about the changes of the SAT and how students can best cope with them. Students respond to several questions addressing the new SAT. Students research about the changes in the test, and students interview...
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
Months of the Year
Take your young group of learners through the school year one month at a time with this series of printable materials. Offering word cards for each month of the year, this resource is a simple way to support children with...
Third Rail Games
Factor Samurai
Master composite and prime numbers with this fast-moving game. Using your sword, slice those composite numbers and watch them break up into factors. Slice again if those factors are composite. However, watch out for prime numbers,...
Polar Trec
Ozone Data Comparison over the South Pole
Did you know the hole in the ozone is seasonal and filled by January every year? The lesson plan uses scientific measurements of the ozone over the South Pole to understand patterns. Scholars learn that the hole grew bigger annually...
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An Honestly Fun Camp
Six short answer questions challenge scholars to show what they know after reading a passage about a boy not so keen on his first trip to summer camp.
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Problem Solving Strategy: Make a Table
In this making a table worksheet, students solve money word problems by completing the table and answering short answer questions. Students complete 2 problems.
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School Bus Minutes
For this interpreting data worksheet, students examine table regarding time spent on the school bus. Students respond to 5 short answer questions that require them to read the data and use their problem solving skills.
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The Coin Problem
For this math problem solving worksheet, students describe how they will decide which coin among a stack is heavier than the others by weighing them. The challenge is to do so in the fewest number of steps. The answer is thoroughly...
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Strategies for Problem-Solving: Finding Patterns
In this strategies for problem-solving: finding patterns worksheet, 4th graders use a given pattern to answer 3 questions, then determine another pattern to answer 3 more.
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Lesson 3: Vary Your Veggies and Focus on Fruits
Students explore fruits and vegetables. In this nutrition lesson, students generate a list of all known fruits and vegetables. Students cut out and compile pages for a weekly fruits and vegetable journal. Students...
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Estimating Products
In this estimating products worksheet, students practice their large number multiplication skills as well as their rounding abilities. They are also challenged with word problems and a table.
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Fictional Narrative Writing in Mathematics
Fifth graders discuss variety of fictional writing genres and connect each to familiar story that has been read, use creative and analytical skills to develop original piece of fictional writing that incorporates math skill, and share...
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Tricky Track Problem
In this problem solving worksheet, students find the results of a track meet. Students are given clues in the problem, and challenged to determine the winner of the high jump.
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The Factorial Problem
In this factorial problem, students solve one challenging factorial equation. The definition of factorial is provided. The solution is also provided.
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Shortest Distance Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students solve 1 shortest distance problem. This is a challenging problem that requires students to apply knowledge and use their critical thinking skills. A fully explained solution is included.
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The Telephone Problem
This algebra challenge problem gets students using their algebraic reasoning. Students are given the task of determining a new phone number given particular variables. This 'worksheet' contains one problem to solve and the solution.
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The Stamp Problem
This algebra worksheet contains 1 problem for students to solve. They must rewrite the word problems using algebraic symbols to identify how many different ways to use a stamp. This worksheet includes a solution with a full explanation.
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Double Sixes
In this algebra worksheet, students are given the challenge of determining how many times they would have to throw the dice to 'up' their chances of throwing double sixes. The problem is solved and fully worked however, it would be a...
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Designing a Playground!
Students design their own playground equipment. In this design activity, students take pictures of equipment they like and make a class pictograph of their favorite ones. They investigate the design, research equipment around the world,...
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Benefits of Indoor Plants
Students diagram a plant. For this Science lesson, students explore the concept of photosynthesis focusing on the oxygen production. Students calculate the amount of plants needed to filter the air in their classroom.