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Using Key Words to Unlock Math Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students identify word problem strategies. In this problem solving lesson, students act as "math coaches" to identify key words that indicate mathematical operations. Students use a white board to complete each word problem
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Math Word Problem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this solving a word problems worksheet, students read facts abut a trip to the science museum, determine the question, decide the operation, and solve the problem. Students solve one word problem.
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Drawing Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this steps to solving word problems worksheet, learners read and follow directions to reread the problem, underline clues about operation to use, draw a picture, and write the solution. Students solve 4 problems.
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Halloween Problem Solver

For Students 5th - 6th
Looking for a way to challenge young trick-or-treaters? Fifth and sixth graders solve hard, harder, and hardest word problems about Halloween.
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On Target

For Students 3rd
For this number sentence worksheet, 3rd graders decide whether they will add, subtract, multiply or divide to solve five word problems. Students write out the number sentence for each word problem on the lines provided.
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Learning to Multiply

For Students 2nd - 4th
Learning how to multiply is the focus of this math resource. The first of five pages reviews the multiplication process as repeated addition. The second provides a few examples that you might consider working through with the class. An...
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Charleston School District

Solving Systems with Substitutions

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
How many large and small watermelons did he sell? Just use the given information to write and solve a system of equations! The two videos accompanying the lesson explain the substitution method and then introduce problem solving. The...
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Growing Caterpillars

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Explore multiplication through caterpillar study. Learners will view a caterpillar video clip and work with a group to determine how much they would weigh if they grew to be 3,000 times their size as does the caterpillar. They will...
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Subtracting Decimals #3

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Practice money and measurement math with a thorough instructional activity. Two examples at the top of the page remind fourth graders how to solve subtraction problems using decimals. After working through 14 problems, they then solve...
PPT
Henrico County Public Schools

Solving Systems of Equations by Elimination

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Eliminate the obvious. A series of slides presents algebra classes with step-by-step procedures for solving systems of equations using the elimination method. It provides an introduction to the elimination method for...
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Yummy Math

2015 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

For Students 2nd - 5th
Take a seat on the parade route with a holiday-themed set of word problems. Young mathematicians answer questions based on the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in New York City, including finding the average number of members in a...
PPT
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Division: Using a Number line

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Provide learners with a problem solving strategy to help them solve simple division problems and build a better understanding of the relationship between multiplication and division. They use a number line and jump up by the divisor,...
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Sunshine Math 3

For Students 4th - 6th
In this word problems worksheet, learners read and problem solve nine  mathematical word problems involving grids, measurement, compensation and angles.
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EngageNY

Solving Inequalities

For Teachers 7th Standards
Investigate complex problem situations by applying inequalities. Building from concepts explored in the previous lesson plan, learners read word problems and develop inequalities to represent the situation. They then solve the...
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Adding Bigger Numbers: 2 and 3 Digit Numbers

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Challenge your young learners with an addition worksheet, which provides different opportunities to practice adding two and three-digit numbers. The first two sections provide twelve problems for pupils to solve, while the last two...
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Real-Life Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th
Focus on money math as scholars solve five word problems. They must determine the correct math operation to find a solution (multiplication, division, or subtraction) and show their work in the provided space. There are two...
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Real-Life Problems: Time #2

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
How well can your third and fourth graders tell time? What about in word problems? Practice both with a worksheet that features five word problems about telling tme. Pupils use all four operations to solve the problems in spaces provided...
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Everyday Problems

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Word problems are some of the most applicable ways for scholars to approach math, and this is no exception. Using their addition and subtraction skills in context, they solve five word problem scenarios involving time and money. There is...
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Subtracting Decimals #4

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Practice subtracting decimals to the hundredths place. This assignment includes amounts of money and units of measurement. Three sections of problems provide subtraction problems in both vertical and horizontal formats, as well as two...
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Real-Life Problems

For Students 4th - 5th
Choose your operation; scholars read five math-application word problems and determine which of four operations to use in solving each. They work with time and measurements, making sure to include the proper units in their solutions....
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DK Publishing

Subtracting Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Working with decimals or money math? Give your class some practice with subtraction and place value. After solving 18 subtraction problems with decimals and money units, fourth graders work on two word problems. A great homework...
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Math Cross--Puzzle #25

For Students 4th - 7th
In this coins/money, inches/ounces and days/weeks worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they solve the answers to twenty-eight math problems using addition, multiplication and division strategies.
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Math Cross, Puzzle #26

For Students 4th - 7th
Here is a measurement, money and time instructional activity which invites learners to solve twenty-eight math problems utilizing addition, subtraction and multiplication strategies to complete a math crossword puzzle.
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Speed Problems

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Return to the classic word problem with these speed scenarios. Learners use some combination of the variables speed, distance, and speed to solve six problems, all of which ask for one of these as an answer. The examples do a nice job of...

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