Fifth graders investigate the Maya's as mathematicians. In this Mayan math lessons, 5th graders work with the ancient Mayan numbering system by comparing it to the American Number System. They tell the differences and similarities...

Students solve quadratic equations. For this algebra lesson, students factor and graph linear and quadratic functions. They identify the standard and linear form of each equation.

In this tally chart instructional activity, students read the word problems and use the information within the problem to make a tally chart. Students use the tally charts to help them finish and solve the word problem.

Young scholars study addition of fractions with like denominators using illustrations and problem solving.

Encourage learners to use pictures, numbers, or words to solve two-word problems in which they count by 10's using a number line. They tell the total number of items the child has in each problem by starting at a given number and adding...

Division with decimals is explained using prior knowledge of powers of 10 and how to convert both sides of a division problem using this knowledge. The class works together through reading and setting up an equation for a word problem....

Students engage in the process of problem solving with the help of children's literature story of how the whale was trapped and then freed. The story illustrates the power of teamwork and commitment. The students practice the skill of...

In this lateral thinking puzzles worksheets, students use their problem solving skills to solve 10 word challenge puzzles revealing well-known words and phrases.

Students, after reading the book, "Holes," answer questions about the story's plot, make decisions about game play that involve cause and effect relationships and utilize problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination to navigate a...

In this comprehension skills worksheet, students read the book Annie's Gifts and complete comprehension activities. Students complete 5 activities including problem/solution, setting, making predictions, making inferences, and...

In this workplace math skills assessment worksheet, adult learners complete 7 word problems that are related to shop skills. They determine the height of hinge placement, length of boards by adding and subtracting, and solve to problems...

Middle schoolers view a PowerPoint and practice writing algebraic expressions from word phrases. In this algebra lesson, students utilize phrases such as, "plus, minus, sum, difference, increased by and subtracted from." There are 5...

May the luck o' the Irish be with your learners as they practice single-digit multiplication. The activity displays a leprechaun and 29 problems to solve.

In this spelling worksheet, 6th graders complete a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to nine clues associated with spelling words with no sound clues.

Students solve basic skills math problems involving eagles. They read and discuss facts about eagles and view a video. They complete the Eagle Math worksheet and check their answers. They create additional problems and solve them.

Students recognize a problem and how to resolve it. In this lesson, students listen to The Hating Book and discuss the events of the story. Students answer comprehension questions and relate to their own experiences. Students role play...

In this satellite synchrony worksheet, students use a spreadsheet or Least Common Multiples to solve 4 problems related to the satellite orbits, orbital periods and their synchronicity. Students determine when the satellites launched in...

Students create a Sacagawea-inspired wampum belt. In this Native-American lesson, students study Sacagawea and her influence on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Students learn about wampum and prized possessions and work in groups to...

In this exploring how to collect and organize data worksheet, students, working with a partner, problem solve the answers to seven word problems involving data.

Pupils practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students solve story problems regarding the delivery of consumer goods.

In this math worksheet, students solve the word problems by employing solid reading and problems solving skills. The problems are performed with multiple steps.

In this subtraction practice instructional activity, students use their problem solving skills to write subtraction sentences to solve each of the 5 word problems.

Learners explore beginning division. In this division number properties lesson, students solve simple division story problems using cookies. Learners create models that represent the identity and zero properties, then write explanations...

In this subtraction problems instructional activity, students practice their subtracting skills. Students solve twenty simple one-digit and two-digit subtraction problems.