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Read & Create Graphs: Fun, Roller Coaster Graphing Sheet
Read & Create Graphs: Fun, Roller Coaster Graphing Sheet
Graphing and Data Analysis will become more interesting to your students if the theme of the graphs is.... well, more interesting to students. If y...
By Nicole Paul
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Subject: Graphing, Word Problems, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Simple Interest Word Problems Worksheet
Simple Interest Word Problems Worksheet
This worksheet has 6 problems involving Simple Interest. Students must use the formula (not given) to determine the amount of interest earned or ow...
By Lindsay Perro
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Subject: Math, Word Problems Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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Math  skill review in all content strands #11-40
Math skill review in all content strands #11-40
Set consists of 30-2 page worksheets. Each worksheet features 6 sections: number sense and operations, measurement, data analysis/probability, geom...
By Heidi Weber
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Subject: Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Problem Solving Template for Open Ended Math Problems
Problem Solving Template for Open Ended Math Problems
This template for solving open ended math problems is very useful for helping students explain their thought process. I use a sample word problem, ...
By Dyan Branstetter
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Subject: Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

3rd Grade Math Review Quizzes #16-20
3rd Grade Math Review Quizzes #16-20
Each of these 5 quizzes are 10 questions. On most of them, 8 of the questions are multiple choice and 2 of them are free response. They are review ...
By D Math
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Subject: Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems Level(s): 3rd Duration: N/A

Subtraction Word Problems- Start and Change Unknowns
Subtraction Word Problems- Start and Change Unknowns
This is a smart board activity for math. There are word problems and interactive bunnies to help in solving the problem. The word problems are st...
By Skipper's Jungle
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Subject: Word Problems, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Valentine Word Problems Book
Valentine Word Problems Book
Valentine Word Problem Book is a great math center activity on word problems. Students will receive their own book with ten Valentine’s Day them...
By Nicole Evans
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Subject: Valentine's Day, Math, Word Problems Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Place Value Candy Factory
Place Value Candy Factory
This is a sweet introduction to place value! This unit is a great kick-off to teaching place value! It engages students in several activities that ...
By Katie And Rebecca
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Subject: Basic Operations, Word Problems, Other (Math) Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: 4 Days

Math Word Problems Promethean Flipchart Lesson
Math Word Problems Promethean Flipchart Lesson
This flipchart is very interactive. Each flipchart page contains a math word problem, a work out area, and two multiple choice questions. Once ques...
By Workaholic Nbct
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Subject: Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Word Problems Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 90 Minutes

SOLVE IT! Groundhog Math Logic Problems Using the 100-number Board
SOLVE IT! Groundhog Math Logic Problems Using the 100-number Board
SOLVE IT! This 10-page math packet will give your students some interesting information about Groundhog Day and keep them engaged while they solve ...
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Subject: Math, Applied Math, Word Problems Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Ice Cream Shack Situations - Math Center - Word Problems
Ice Cream Shack Situations - Math Center - Word Problems
About Printable: This printable was designed as a math workstation. First, students must sort situation cards according to the operation need...
By Daisydukester1
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Subject: Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems Level(s): 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Number Operations, Fraction Word Problem Sort
Number Operations, Fraction Word Problem Sort
Cooperative Learning problem solving with fractions. Comes with two levels. Level 1 for beginning +- Level 2 activity uses fractions and mixed n...
By Mrs. Van Orden 5th Grade
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Subject: Fractions, Math, Word Problems Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

story problems
story problems
Challenge your students abilities with decimals. This three page activity draws on students to read carefully. They must use addition, subtraction,...
By Dianna Stavros
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Subject: Word Problems Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 45 Minutes

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Stamp To It
Stamp To It
How many arrangements of 4 stamps can you find? Given a sheet of stamps, students find all of the different arrangements of 4 stamps. If students f...
By Susie Bollinger
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Subject: Math, Applied Math, Word Problems Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes
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Differentiated Subtraction Word Problem
Differentiated Subtraction Word Problem
This is a differentiated subtraction word problem for grades K-2. Students are asked to show pictures, numbers and words to model and explain thei...
By Kathleen Evans
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Subject: Word Problems Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes

Powerpoint field trip to Fire Dept with CGI style word problems
Powerpoint field trip to Fire Dept with CGI style word problems
A trip to the Fire Department is always a winner! Thsi powerpoint field trip will present CGI style problems for students to enjoy. The numbers h...
By Mary Alice Hatchett
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Subject: Math, Arithmetic, Word Problems Level(s): 2nd Duration: 2 Weeks

Multiples Practice (Worksheet)
Multiples Practice (Worksheet)
Multiples Practice (Worksheet). *Another idea is to laminate this sheet and place it in a workstation for additional practice time on this skil...
By Mrs. Lane
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Subject: Basic Operations, Math, Word Problems Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Word Problems 8
Word Problems 8
All operations word problems - open ended responses...
By Linda Coleman
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Subject: Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Word Problems Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

A Little More Than An Acre?
A Little More Than An Acre?
An irregularly-shaped quadrilateral field is advertised to be "a little more than an acre"... but is there truth in advertising? Use Heron's Formu...
By Zeke Moore
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Subject: Trigonometry, Word Problems Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour

Ratios & Rates
Ratios & Rates
My students really enjoyed Mrs. Johnson's Casino! They identify ratios by using a deck of playing cards. Students will also compute rates and fin...
By Nicole Johnson
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Subject: Math, Word Problems, Fractions Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 45 Minutes

Powerpoint field trip to Moore Farms with CGI style word problems
Powerpoint field trip to Moore Farms with CGI style word problems
Visiting a farm is always exciting! On this powerpoint field trip, students will solve interesting problems about picking pumpkins and other vegeta...
By Mary Alice Hatchett
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Subject: Math, Arithmetic, Word Problems Level(s): 1st Duration: 1 Week

Lesson plan: Build a budget, build a tower (Bible)
Lesson plan: Build a budget, build a tower (Bible)
Build a budget, build a tower. by Kathy Aplebee Students make a budget to buy materials (clay and dry spaghetti) to build a tower. For younger st...
By Kathleen Applebee
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Subject: Basic Operations, Religion, Word Problems Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

April Vacation Math Workbook
April Vacation Math Workbook
Spring Break Math Warm-Ups Teachers: It’s crucial that we keep our students sharp over April Vacation. Math needs to part of our students ...
By Peter Dallaire
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Subject: Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: Lifelong Tool

Christmas Math Journal Prompts
Christmas Math Journal Prompts
This product consists of 10 full-page math journal prompts for whole-class discussion, plus 10 sheets that have 5-10 matching cut-and-paste journal...
By Jeannie Seymour
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Subject: Math, Word Problems, Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

September Math Packet
September Math Packet
Blast off the school year with a fun space theme! This 11 page full color packet is filled with clip art and math activities, such as.. *2 digit a...
By Judy Kvaale
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Subject: Back to School, Math, Word Problems Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Third Grade Math Worksheets and Quizzes
Third Grade Math Worksheets and Quizzes
Third Grade Math Worksheets and Quizzes - This file contains math worksheets and quizzes for the 3rd grade curriculum. Topics included are probabi...
By Lovetoteach
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Subject: Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Desktop Problem Solving Guide
Desktop Problem Solving Guide
This little note can be taped to students’ desks as a reference to the steps of the problem solving process....
By Chrissy
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Subject: Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Theme Park Math ~ Middle School Math Standards Review
Theme Park Math ~ Middle School Math Standards Review
In this 9 page activity contains four pages of worksheets with a theme park theme. Real world problems include: unit rates (what's the better buy...
By Laura Becker
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Subject: Math, Algebra, Word Problems Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Measures of Central Tendency PowerPoint (ALGEBRA 1)
Measures of Central Tendency PowerPoint (ALGEBRA 1)
Here lies a PowerPoint for a quick review of how to choose the most beneficial measure of central tendency and how to calculate a "wanted" or "miss...
By Cool Algebra
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Subject: Algebra, Statistics, Word Problems Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes

Gumball subtraction
Gumball subtraction
Practice subtraction with this gumball themed worksheet....
By Kelly Malloy
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Subject: Math, Word Problems Level(s): 1st Duration: N/A

Discount and Tax Percent Word Problems
Discount and Tax Percent Word Problems
In order to help my students to solve discount with tax percent problems, I developed a worksheet with guiding questions that lead students through...
By Susan Mercer
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Subject: Math, Word Problems Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

NOW Answer Problem Solving Strategy Presentation Template
NOW Answer Problem Solving Strategy Presentation Template
Many of my students, from the lowest of the low to my high-flyers, will churn out the answers to the simple story problems we begin with, lacking a...
By Mrs. Newman
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Subject: Arithmetic, Numbers, Word Problems Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Swimming Pool Problem-Area and Volume
Swimming Pool Problem-Area and Volume
This is an exercise for students to apply their knowledge of area and volume to a life-like situation. Dimensions of a pool are given and students...
By Tes M.
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Subject: Word Problems, Geometry, Basic Math Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Math Resource, Arithmetic Skills Vol. 4
Math Resource, Arithmetic Skills Vol. 4
Arithmetic Skills Volume Four contains challenging and fun activities and exercises to help students practice and improve their reasoning and basic...
By Bruce Wentzell
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Subject: Arithmetic, Math, Word Problems Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Santa's Elapsed Time Presents Task Cards
Santa's Elapsed Time Presents Task Cards
This activity is one of my student's favorites. We used this "read and write the room" type activity for several of our math operations and concep...
By Susan Hardin
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Subject: Math, Word Problems Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Fall Word Problems
Fall Word Problems
3 pages of both addition and subtraction word problems with a fall theme. Problems can help students learn to use different strategies to find the...
By Melissa Usrey
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Valentine's Day Math Open Response:  Number Sense and Operations
Valentine's Day Math Open Response: Number Sense and Operations
This is a modified version of an Open Response question from the Grade 6 Massachusetts state test in mathematics. The question includes rules of d...
By Jenelle Therrien
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Subject: Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

Exploring Parks with Ranger Dockett ~ Alice K. Flanagan ~ Math Sheets
Exploring Parks with Ranger Dockett ~ Alice K. Flanagan ~ Math Sheets
This is a set of two pages with math activities and word problems to go with the Houghton Mifflin® reading program story "Exploring Parks with Ran...
By Christie Uribe
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Subject: Graphing, Math, Word Problems Level(s): 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Solving One-Step Equations Using Multiplication and Division
Solving One-Step Equations Using Multiplication and Division
Quick, easy-to-grade algebra quiz on solving one-step equations using multiplication and division. Tests students' ability solve one-step equations...
By Melanie Barr
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Subject: Algebra, Basic Math, Word Problems Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

math cgi problems, decimal charts,and cd labels
math cgi problems, decimal charts,and cd labels
really great problem solving activities, pattern block activities, decimal charts for multiplying decimals, and cd labels for sending math cd's hom...
By Susan Millan
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Subject: Math, Word Problems Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 1 Month

Addition Word Problems Worksheet with Answer Key
Addition Word Problems Worksheet with Answer Key
Ten addition word problems with answer key and graphics....
By Super Teacher Stuff
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Subject: Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Word Problems Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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Math Division Vocabulary Test with Skill Drill Within Word Problems
Math Division Vocabulary Test with Skill Drill Within Word Problems
This is a 24 slide interactive skill drill for Math Division Vocabulary knowledge and then slides designed to prepare students for problem solving ...
By Susan Russell
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Candy Corn Math!
Candy Corn Math!
This activity takes candy corn to the next level! Students will use estimation, patterns, addition, subtraction, and/or multiplication to find out...
By Ariel Eishen
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Subject: Autumn, Basic Operations, Word Problems Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Word Problems 2
Word Problems 2
All operation word problems - open ended responses...
By Linda Coleman
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Subject: Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Word Problems Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Combination of Numbers Review
Combination of Numbers Review
This review is short (you can add more, change the numbers, etc) to review how to find combination of numbers. The example has a number of penguins...
By Miss Trish
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Subject: Math, Numbers, Word Problems Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes

Addition words for poster
Addition words for poster
Students work in groups or individually. They make a poster of addition words. The words are provided here. They then present their posters to t...
By Deborah Maldonado
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Subject: Math, Word Problems, Special Education Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Conversion Cover Up! Game 1
Conversion Cover Up! Game 1
Coversion Cover Up! is a fun, interactive game to help students learn/practice math measurement. Based on teacher observation and data from the ...
By Judy Knight
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Subject: Math, Measurement, Word Problems Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Easter Math 5th Grade
Easter Math 5th Grade
Easter themed math problems. Concepts include: adding/subtracting decimals, elapsed time, probability, function table, adding fractions, combinati...
By Joyce Moxley
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Subject: Math, Word Problems Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Math Word Problem Pencil
Math Word Problem Pencil
This is a useful classroom tool to help students solve math word problems. The pencil helps the students solve the problem step by step and use the...
By Amanda Adducci
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Subject: Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Math Operations Clue Words Poster
Math Operations Clue Words Poster
Icludes words that indicate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division....
By Katie Widener
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Subject: Word Problems, Algebra, Math Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A