Organizer
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Draw a Diagram - Problem Solving 11.3

For Students 4th - 5th
In this drawing a diagram to solve word problems worksheet, students practice the understand, plan, solve, and check technique for solving word problems by drawing diagrams. Students solve two word problems.
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Real-life Problems, Working with Fractions #2

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Decimals and fractions can be tricky - especially in word problems! Help your fourth and fifth graders solve these word problems, all of which involve real-life application and decimals or fractions. There are separate spaces for writing...
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Multistep Ratio and Percent Word Problems - Matching Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Increasing and decreasing values happen every day and your learners will be prepared after practicing this worksheet. Show them how ratios are a convenient method to convert between values to get the answer they need. Resource also comes...
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Kuta Software

Proportion Word Problems

For Students 6th - 9th
In this proportion word problem learning exercise, students read real-life problems and solve proportions. This four-page learning exercise contains 18 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Recognize Area Word Problems - Independent Practice Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
If a rectangle has three columns and four rows, how many squares does it have inside? Learners draw 10 rectangles based on specified rows and columns, counting the number of resulting squares. Keep in mind you may want to explain that...
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Volume Word Problems

For Students 10th
In this volume worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include determining the volume in each one. First, they determine the ratio of their radius given the cubic meters of a sphere. Then, students determine the...
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Problem Solving Strategy: Logical Reasoning

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving strategy worksheet, students solve 6 math word problems that require them to use logical reasoning skills.
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Leveled Problem Solving: Area of a Parallelogram

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this area of parallelogram activity to have learners solve the word problems by finding the area for the parallelograms in the six word problems.
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Area of Triangles - Word Problems

For Students 5th - 7th
Here is an area of triangles practice instructional activity in which learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve six story problems.
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Area of Triangle - Problem Solving 16.4

For Students 5th - 6th
For this area of triangles worksheet, students find the area of each triangle in the word problems. Students complete five problems.
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K-5 Math Teaching Resources

Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Unlike Denominators)

For Students 3rd - 7th Standards
Young mathematicians demonstrate their ability to subtract mixed numbers by completing this collection of fraction word problems. From figuring out the weight of objects in a package, to finding the difference in height between two...
Interactive
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Word Problems That Involve the Mean

For Students 6th - 7th
For this online worksheet, students solve 5 word problems. Each problem requires students to calculate for x.
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Charleston School District

Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 8th Standards
Use patterns to your advantage! The Pythagorean Theorem allows learners to find missing sides of right triangles. Problems include those with both rational and irrational lengths. 
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Problem Solving: Find an Average

For Students 4th - 5th
In this finding the average word problem worksheet, students problem solve and explain why the average is reasonable or not reasonable. Students solve six problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Percents and Decimals

For Students 5th
In this percents and decimals worksheet, 5th graders solve the word problems using percents and decimals. Students solve six word problems.
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Power Word Problems

For Students 10th
In this powers worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include various expressions with powers. First, they write an expression for volume of a cube that has a certain width, length, and height. Then, students...
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Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems

For Students 10th
In this Pythagorean theorem worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include using the Pythagorean theorem in each. First, they determine the height of an equilateral triangle. Then, students determine the length of...
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Problem-Solving Application: Use Formulas: Practice

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this formula worksheet, students use formulas to solve 5 word problems, showing their work. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
Handout
Charleston School District

Exploring Linear Functions

For Students 8th Standards
What does a graph or equation say about a situation? Lots! The lesson uses the concepts explored in the previous four lessons in the series and applies them to problem solving situations. Learners create an equation from problems posed...
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Unit VII: Worksheet 5 - Energy and Power

For Students 9th - 12th
The intent of this worksheet is to provide physics scholars with practice solving power problems. Seven different word problems are presented. Learners use formulas for energy and power to determine what it takes for boxes to be lifted,...
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Measurement Word Problems

For Students 8th
In this measurement instructional activity, 8th graders solve 10 different word problems that include illustrations to match. First, they determine how long ago the railway coaches started on the tracks in the US. Then, students...
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Single Step Operations

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math operation learning exercise, students read the story problem and find the answer by solving a single operation problem. There are 9 questions on this learning exercise and the answers are on the second page.
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Problem Solving - Use a Formula 21.7

For Students 4th - 5th
In this formula instructional activity, students complete a graphic organizer, answering the questions relating to: understand, plan, solve, look back. Students solve 2 problems. Houghton Mifflin test is referenced.
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Geometry Word Problems

For Students 8th - 9th
In this math learning exercise, students solve 21 geometry word problems. For example, "A can of cleanser has a radius of 4.5 cm and a height of 22.3 cm. How many cubic centimeters of cleanser will the can hold?"