Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Problem Solving Database
Need some challenging problem-solving work for your students in the following areas: Discrete, Geometry, Numbers, and Code Breaking? This is the place for an enormous database of problems aimed at high school age students. They are...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Sat Math Test: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
SAT Math questions fall into different categories; one of these domains is Problem Solving and Data Analysis. These questions might ask you to create an appropriate equation from a word problem, convert units, or understand the meaning...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Music Center: Mixed Problem Solving
Help Dracco the drummer with solving different fun math problems.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Problem Solving: Missing Extra Information
This site provides great practice on the concept of solving equations by eliminating extra information. Students can first learn about the topic by watching a step by step instruction video that also points out areas of concern. Finally,...
Math TV
Weekly Math Tv Problem Solving Videos
This resource offers two different topic problems per week for students to solve. A video showing the method to solve each problem is given. After viewing a solution method for solving the problem try one on your own where you can only...
Math Playground
Math Playground: Thinking Blocks
This lesson teaches students how to use colored blocks to model word problems. There are several sets of problems each for addition / subtraction, multiplication / division, and ratio word problems.
Quia
Quia: Story Problems With Mixed Practice
Your problem-solving skills are put to the test in this interactive word problem game on this site. Employ a variety of mathematical skills and strategies including logical reasoning and computation. Multiple choice problems created for...
Math Playground
Math Playground: Problem Solving Videos
"Rated 'M' for middle school," Math TV invites you to tune in each week for videos of word problems being solved. Back episodes are available in subjects such as percentages, number sense, and fractions. Watch a problem worked out, then...
Teachnology
Teachnology: Math Word Problems Teaching Theme
Math Word Problems Theme provides an excellent collection of free sample worksheets, teacher resources, lesson plans and interactive media.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Solving Problems and Puzzles
Lots of useful teacher resources for making problem-solving easier and more fun for students. Includes games and worksheets.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Word and Real Life Problems
Are you looking for some problem solving activities to do with your class? Look no farther. This site includes games, worksheets, presentations in PowerPoint, and smartboard files.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Problem Solving Plan, Mental Math
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve word problems using the mental math.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Problem Solving Plan, Choose an Operation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve problems by choosing an appropriate operation.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Hatcher Hotel Heist
Help Math Maven solve this mystery! Items are missing from several hotel rooms, but some addition and subtraction clues have been left behind. Use your skills to figure out where the thief will strike next!
Math Playground
Math Playground: Word Problems
The online activities are action-packed for elementary and middle school students. The interactive games have students practice problem-solving skills. The variety of math activities help students learn about multistep word problems.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Fermi Questions
This tutorial from the Math Forum provides the approach to problem solving made famous by Enrico Fermi. Fermi, a brilliant Italian physicist, used estimation frequently in problem-solving.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Patterns in Mathematics: Word Patterns Activities
This website helps students work with word patterns by having them create limericks and sentences. Students receive feedback and guidance as they work their way through the activities.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Solving Problems
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will use this lesson plan flipchart to review problem solving. Students will apply problem solving skills to solve a variety of word and thinking problems.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Solving Inequality Word Questions
This tutorial models how to solve word problems which state that one unknown variable is greater or less than another. Includes detailed explanations of sample problems and ten practice questions to try.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Solving Proportions 3
Learners assess their mathematics skills by answering these randomly generated multiple choice questions. Topics included are proportion applications and solving proportions.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Solving Proportions 2
Learners assess their mathematics skills by answering these randomly generated multiple choice questions. Topics included are proportion applications and solving proportions.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Solving Proportions
Learners assess their mathematics skills by answering these randomly generated multiple choice questions. Topics included are proportion applications and solving proportions.
CK-12 Foundation
Braingenie: Multi Step Word Problems in Four Operations With Compound Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Braingenie builds mastery and sharpens problem-solving skills. Students can learn, practice, and quiz themselves on thousands of skills in the areas of math and...