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Community Problem-Solving Project Toolkit (Printable + Digital Templates + App)
Help students practice real-world problem-solving with a structured, kid-friendly project flow they can use in any subject. This toolkit guides learners through a simple process: Notice a community or classroom problem Ask questions and gather information Discuss respectfully using sentence starters Plan a solution with clear steps and roles Reflect on what worked and what to improve Perfect for building literacy, collaboration, SEL, and critical thinking without requiring a full PBL train
K - 12th
Applied Math, Civics, Reading Strategies
Understanding decimal word problems — Grades 3–8 Problem Solving
🧮 Build confidence using proven strategies to tackle multi-step word problems. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Checking reasonableness • Choosing what to do with remainders • Drawing a diagram • Estimating before solving • Identifying keywords • Multi step problem planning • Understanding decimal word problems • Understanding part part whole problems • Understanding rate problems • Using bar models • Using benchmark numbers • Using compatible numbers • Using number lines • Using patterns • Working ba
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Problem Solving Strategies: Guess and check method (Grades 3–8)
🎯 Develop strong problem-solving skills through structured word problem practice. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Acting out the problem • Analyzing tables in word problems • Breaking problems into parts • Drawing a diagram • Guess and check method • Multi step problem planning • Solving two step equations from word problems • Understanding decimal word problems • Understanding fraction word problems • Understanding percent word problems • Using bar models • Using benchmark numbers • Using estimation
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Problem Solving Strategies: Analyzing graphs in word problems (Grades 3–8)
🎯 Develop strong problem-solving skills through structured word problem practice. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Analyzing graphs in word problems • Checking reasonableness • Converting units in problems • Highlighting important information • Identifying missing information • Representing unknowns with variables • Understanding area problems • Understanding money word problems • Understanding perimeter problems • Understanding time word problems • Using bar models • Using estimation to check answers
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Problem Solving Strategies: Understanding decimal word problems (Grades 3–8)
📝 Develop strong problem-solving skills through structured word problem practice. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Determining the operation • Drawing a diagram • Guess and check method • Identifying keywords • Solving two step equations from word problems • Translating words to expressions • Understanding decimal word problems • Understanding equal groups problems • Understanding fraction word problems • Understanding part part whole problems • Understanding percent word problems • Understanding rati
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Working backwards — Word Problems & Strategies (Grades 3–8)
📊 Build confidence using proven strategies to tackle multi-step word problems. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Highlighting important information • Identifying extra steps in multi step problems • Multi step problem planning • Solving comparison multiplication problems • Translating words to expressions • Understanding data word problems • Understanding fraction word problems • Using arrays • Using tape diagrams • Working backwards ⭐ **Perfect For:** • Bell Ringers • Warm-Ups • Problem Solving • Math
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Using units correctly — Grades 3–8 Problem Solving
🧠 Build confidence using proven strategies to tackle multi-step word problems. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Acting out the problem • Analyzing graphs in word problems • Highlighting important information • Ignoring extra information • Multi step problem planning • Solving comparison multiplication problems • Using bar models • Using tape diagrams • Using units correctly • Working backwards ⭐ **Perfect For:** • Bell Ringers • Warm-Ups • Problem Solving • Math Test Prep • Intervention • Independent
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Math Test Prep: Understanding part part whole problems (Grades 3–8)
🔢 Teach students how to break down, analyze, and solve math word problems step by step. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Breaking problems into parts • Converting units in problems • Determining the operation • Ignoring extra information • Understanding area problems • Understanding distance speed time problems • Understanding multi step situations • Understanding part part whole problems • Understanding time word problems • Working backwards ⭐ **Perfect For:** • Bell Ringers • Warm-Ups • Problem Solv
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Translating words to expressions — Multi-Step Word Problems (Grades 3–8)
🧮 Teach students how to break down, analyze, and solve math word problems step by step. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Converting units in problems • Organizing information • Translating words to expressions • Understanding measurement word problems • Understanding the problem • Understanding volume problems • Using estimation to check answers • Using logical reasoning • Using visualization strategies • Working backwards ⭐ **Perfect For:** • Bell Ringers • Warm-Ups • Problem Solving • Math Test Prep
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
4th Grade Fractions Word Problems | Math Centers | Arctic Survival Mission
Want a different approach to teaching fractions?Use this fractions survival mission as a math center or early finisher activity to build real-world problem solving. Students work through connected challenges that require applying fractions, not just practicing them. In Arctic Survival Mission, students help a team of scientists survive in the Arctic after a snowstorm damages their research station. Instead of solving isolated worksheets, students apply fractions to meaningful situations such a
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Fractions
March Problem of the Day- Addition & Subtraction Word Problem Slides
St. Patrick's Day Problem of the Day | 2-3 Digit Addition & Subtraction Word Problem Slides for MarchKick off your math lessons with meaningful math reasoning practice using these editable daily single step math word problem slides that are perfect for third and fourth grade intervention groups with math reasoning goals or students working on addition and subtraction within 1000. This Problem of the Day routine has become my students' favorite part of the day! This St Patrick's Day-themed set i
3rd - 4th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.OA.D.8
, MP1
Thanksgiving Problem of the Day- Daily Word Problem Slides for November
Thanksgiving Problem of the Day | Math Word Problem Slides for November| 3rd Grade InterventionKick off your math lessons with meaningful math reasoning practice using these editable daily word problem slides that are perfect for third grade and fourth grade intervention groups. This November Thanksgiving-themed set includes 20 Google Slides (4 weeks of daily problems) that build problem-solving confidence and promote number sense — all while letting students see themselves in the work! Each
3rd - 4th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.OA.D.8
, MP1
Also included in: Fall Bundle Problem of the Day- Four Months of Daily Word Problem Slides
Back to School Problem of the Day- Daily Word Problem Slides for August
Back-to-School Problem of the Day | Math Word Problem Slides for August | 3rd Grade InterventionKick off the school year with meaningful math reasoning practice using these editable daily word problem slides that are perfect for third grade and adaptable for second graders ready for two- and three-digit addition and subtraction! This August-themed set includes 10 Google Slides (2 weeks of daily problems) that build problem-solving confidence and promote number sense — all while letting student
2nd - 3rd
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.7
, 3.NBT.A.2
+2
Also included in: Fall Bundle Problem of the Day- Four Months of Daily Word Problem Slides
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