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Problem Solving Practice: Use a Picture
In this problem solving instructional activity, students use given pictures to solve 4 word problems. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Problem Solving: Make an Organized List
In this problem solving worksheet, learners solve word problems by making an organized list. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Fifth graders put their fraction knowledge to work by reading word problems and deciding whether to add or subtract the given fractions. Terms such as combined, total, difference, and left indicate which operation to use.
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One-Variable Inequality Word Problems
Here is a great set of eight scenarios that require the writing of a one-variable inequality and then solving to find the solution. This inequality word problem activity is then followed by the solutions to each of the eight problems.
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Introduction to Solving Linear Systems
Word problems offer class members an opportunity to learn the concept of solving linear systems using graphs. Individuals choose a problem based upon preferences, break into groups to discuss solution methods and whether there...
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Visualizing Skip Counting by 2
Drawing pictures to solve math problems is not only a good problem solving strategy, it's also mathematical modeling. First graders read six basic word problems that have them skip count by twos to find the answer. They draw pictures in...
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The Answer Is Math Task Cards
Scholars work backwards to solve word problems with a practice page that gives an answer and asks, What is the problem?
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"Samantha Loves Cookies"
In this math problem solving worksheet, students read a bar graph showing numbers of different kinds of cookies to solve word problems. Students solve 7 problems.
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What's Missing Here? - Necessary Information
Take your third graders' problem-solving skills to the next level. Six word problems need a solution, but they aren't solvable in their current forms. Learners explain the piece of missing information that they need to solve the word...
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SnowDaySnowDaySnowDaySnowDay...
How many times can you cheer about a snow day before you get to the 100th letter? Find out with a creative word problem that challenges young mathematicians to determine what the 100th letter will be in a sequence of letters.
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Air: The Math Link
Inflate this unit on the science of air with these math skills practice and word problems. Accompanying the children's story Mr. Slaptail's Secret, this resource covers a wide range of math topics including the four basic...
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Graphing with Slope-Intercept Form
Work on graphing linear equations using the provided materials. The print and video lesson thoroughly review the concepts related to graphing linear equations in slope-intercept and standard form. The materials prepare learners for...
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Cube Root Worksheet
In this problem solving worksheet, students figure out the cube roots of 16 numbers ranging from 1 to 4-digits. Students record their answers in the boxes provided.
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Problem Solving: Write an Expression
Here is a writing expressions activity in which learners write an expression to solve a set of 6 word problems; all problems relate to money.
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Guess and Check Word Problems
Using the guess and check method, students solve six word problems involving multiplication and division. Each problem presents a different scenario for students to solve. The worksheet could be used for individual or small group...
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Addition Word Problems - Two Addends
Find the sum for each of these 5 word problems. Learners add two numbers together to get an answer.
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Leveled Problem Solving: Area of a Parallelogram
Use this area of parallelogram worksheet to have learners solve the word problems by finding the area for the parallelograms in the six word problems.
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Metric Units of Capacity - Problem Solving 12.8
In this units of capacity instructional activity, students read the word problems and solve the problems finding the metric units of capacity for each. In the 'use data' problem, students use the recipe to help them solve the problem.
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Add 10: Problem Solving
Pass out those counting chips and get ready to see your little learners shine. They practice adding 10 to solve 3 word problems. Because this worksheet only contains 3 problems it is perfect for whole class instruction. Use...
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Multistep Ratio and Percent Word Problems - Matching Worksheet
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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Elapsed Time - Problem Solving 13.2
In this reading a schedule worksheet, students use the movie schedule to answer the word problems about elapsed time. For the last problem, students use the length of three different movies to help them answer the question.
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Area of Triangle - Problem Solving 16.4
In this area of triangles instructional activity, students find the area of each triangle in the word problems. Students complete five problems.
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Problem Solving: Write a Number Sentence (Picture Clues)
Your class can practice writing number sentences by reading word problems. This worksheet includes 3 problems to be solved, where highlighted information is written into the provided space to construct an equation.
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Focus on Problem Solving: Choose a Method 20.5
In this focusing on word problem solving worksheet, learners read the word problem, rewrite the question, explain their choice of method to solve, and solve the problem with an explanation of the solution. Students solve two problems...