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Tax, Tip and Discount Word Problems

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students solve problems involving tax, tips and discounts. In this algebra lesson, students convert between percents and decimals. They calculate commission using conversion from percents and fractions.
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Pop-A-Top Math Game

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students play pop-a-top math game to practice solving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems.
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Word Problem Day

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve word problems using algebra. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite problems using algebraic symbols and representations. They work together to find the answers to real life scenarios using math.
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Solving Percents Problems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve problems dealing with percents. For this algebra lesson, students convert between decimals and percents using factoring. They solve one step problems involving percents.
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7th Grade Math Solving Equations Review

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders review how to simplify and solve equations. They work on turning word problems into equations on white boards, recall making function tables and predicting the future with math equations.
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Environmental Math Problems

For Teachers 1st - 4th
In this solving math word problems worksheet, students solve problems of various degrees of difficulty about the environment. Students solve 8 problems.
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Division

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use their knowledge of multiplication to learn problem solving strategies to solve division problems. In this division lesson plan, students play a circle game, work in small groups to review times tables, and solve division sums.
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Law of Cosines Word Problem

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve problems using the law of cosines. In this precalculus instructional activity, students meet different criteria as they solve problems. They apply the formula for cosines to solve word problems.
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Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learn to multiply with decimals. The class reviews multiplying multi-digit whole numbers based off of word problems. Then they learn how to multiply using decimals and practice with money problems.
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Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
This comprehensive lesson plan reviews solving and graphing quadratic functions and functions of higher degree.  Using the vertex form of a quadratic functions, one finds the vertex, minimum or maximum, and axis of symmetry. A few...
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Math Problems- Feet and Inches

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students complete basic math problems. In this measurement lesson, students learn about measuring in inches and feet. Students are given a worksheet where they work independently to complete addition problems with inches and feet.
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Solving Problems Using Systems of Equations: Extra Practice 32

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students solve twelve word problems. Each problem refers to two math equations, and students solve them by using their choice of methods.
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Roman Numeral Math

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Pupils solve math problems using Roman numerals. In this roman numerals lesson, students use suggested websites to develop an understanding of Roman numerals and solve simple addition equations. Pupils create a chart of Roman numerals...
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Order Numbers On a Number Line

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Fifth and sixth graders study the use of a number line to add integers and they observe a teacher demonstration of how to add integers on a number line. Afterward, they construct a number line and use the number line to solve addition...
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Get Geared Up

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Middle schoolers calculate gear ratio as they solve word problems. They discuss and find slopes as they relate to real life. Additionally, they hey use ratio and proportion to make predictions and solve problems.
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Estimating Solutions to Word Problems

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore number sense by completing word problems in class. In this estimation instructional activity, 4th graders define terms such as sum, difference, estimate and best. Students complete estimating worksheets based on...
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The Bakery - Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars solve money word problem questions regarding buying items at the bakery.
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Baseball Proportion

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students work on different mathematical skills that align with state standards. The skill of problem solving is done with reasoning and communication is made to students through solid brain connections to the math concepts.
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Solving Problems Using Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems using quadratic equations for each word problem. The example is used for reference.
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Piggy Bank Math

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice solving money problems. In this counting coins lesson, students follow the outlined steps and use mixed operations to determine the coin combinations needed to solve a math word problem.
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Multiplication Word Problems Using Different Representations

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Pupils solve multiplication word problems by using base 10 blocks and drawing pictures. In this multiplication lesson plan, students also write a reflection of their work.
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Subtraction and Addition Word Problems Made Easy

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create addition and subtraction word problems for a partner to solve using marbles. They explain whether the problem is an addition, subtraction, "take away", "have and need", compare or "what is the rest" type problem.
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Solving Proportions Problems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students compare the fractions while solving the proportions. They apply the comparisons to the 17 word problems.
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Solving Problems Involving Percents

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems that involve the percents. Then they apply the operations to the word problems.