Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Decisions: Reasonable Answers

For Students 5th - 6th
In this problem solving learning exercise, students answer 6 questions pertaining to a story problem about a tabletop scale model of the Nile River.
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Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Write an Equation

For Students 6th - 8th
In this problem solving strategy worksheet, students practice writing equations as they respond to 4 questions that enable them to solve 2 word problems.
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Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Make an Organized List

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this problem-solving learning exercise, students utilize the strategy of making an organized list to solve a mathematical word problem in 5 steps.
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Curated OER

Problem-Solving Application: Visual Thinking

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving application worksheet, students use visual thinking and reasoning in order to help them go through 4 steps to solve a math word problem.
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Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Ordering Integers on a Number Line

For Students 6th
In this problem solving learning exercise, 6th graders use a number line to answer the first 2 questions about ordering integers. They write a temperature as an integer, order a list of integers from least to greatest, and answer 2 final...
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Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Comparing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Students 6th
In this problem solving worksheet, 6th graders solve 6 word problems in which they compare fractions and mixed numbers. They write the answers as improper fractions, determine which of the fractions is the greatest, who ran the fastest,...
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Curated OER

Sunshine Math--3: Mars, II

For Students 4th - 5th
Students practice solving mathematical word problems. In this math worksheet, they solve one probability problem, write in the missing numbers in a table, solve one mental math problem and interpret two graphs.
Lesson Plan
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Problem Solving Using Math

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students solve real life scenarios using algebra. In this word problem lesson plan, students use different websites dealing with engineering as it relates to the real world and math. They use other resources such as magazines to solve...
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Curated OER

The Alien Invaders: Math Detective

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this math detective worksheet, students cut apart and assemble a small 24 page book about alien invaders. Students go page by page, solving the math problems and skipping to the specified pages depending on their answers. If students...
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Curated OER

Sunshine Math- 2 Earth, XIII

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this problem solving worksheet, students complete 7 problems that include skills in probability, addition, even and odd numbers, reasoning and graphs.
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Curated OER

Sunshine Math- 1 Venus, III

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this problem solving worksheet, learners complete 7 problems that include: reasoning, basic operations, graphs, tables, geometry and math puzzles.
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Curated OER

Sunshine Math- 5 Saturn, III

For Students 4th - 5th
In this problem solving activity, students complete 8 varied problems that include: money, pictographs, fractions, symmetry and basic operations.
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Curated OER

Math Tag

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students play the game tag inside the classroom with three or four designated 'taggers'.  In this math game lesson, students have to solve a math problem to be unfrozen once they are tagged.  When the frozen student has...
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Curated OER

Math Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math word problems worksheet, students problem solve by multiplying 1-digit numbers. In this fill in the blank worksheet, students find two products.
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Curated OER

SAT problem solving practice test

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra and geometry worksheet, students review concepts dealing with angles, lines and basic word problems. They practice answering questions similar to the ones on the SAT.
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Curated OER

Complex Roots Made Visible

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic functions using the quadratic formula. They identify the negative roots using complex roots. There is an answer key with this problem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Popping Problems!

For Teachers 4th
Turn your math instructional activity into a carnival game with this fun, outdoor activity. After reviewing the concept your class will be practicing briefly, split your class up into teams and head outdoors. These teams work to solve...
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My Math Curse!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Math novices examine how math can help them in real-world situations. They listen to the book The Math Curse by Jon Scieszka, solve various word problems from the book, explore various math websites, write original math word problems,...
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Rabbit Costumes

For Teachers 6th Standards
How many rabbit costumes can be made? This is the focus question of an activity that requires scholars to use multiplication and division of fractions to solve a real-world problem. They determine the amount of fabric necessary for eight...
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Real-Life Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
When did math become so relevant? Scholars choose from four operations to solve five word problems dealing with money and measurements. They show their work in a designated space, and must include units in their answers. Learners work...
Assessment
Charleston School District

Review Unit 6: Systems of Equations

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
It's time to show off what they learned! The final lesson in the series is a review instructional activity on the topics learned throughout the unit. Scholars solve systems of equations using graphic and algebraic methods, solve...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Garden Grade 6 Area and Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Engage young mathematicians in applying their knowledge of area and perimeter with a fun geometry activity. Through a series of problem solving exercises, children use their math knowledge to design different-sized garden...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Fluency with Percents

For Teachers 7th Standards
Pupils build confidence working with percents as they work several types of percent problems to increase their fluency. The resource contains two sets of problems specifically designed to build efficiency in finding solutions of basic...
Lesson Plan
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Using Groups of Ten to Solve Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Upper graders solve math problems involving multiplication using specific strategies. They will use base-ten blocks, hundreds charts, and number lines to solve multiplication problems. Then they will practice several of the strategies...