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Area and Perimeter Problem-Solving worksheet with Answer Key (Editable)
This worksheet is designed to help students break a shape down into smaller shapes, such as triangles, rectangles, semicircles, and so forth, to determine its area and perimeter. I find that students really struggle with areas and perimeter if there are no immediate formulas to calculate them. I also find that students struggle with the distinction between exact and approximate quantities. These worksheets "hold their hands" through the process.
The preview file is a pdf; the product file is
9th - 11th
Algebra, Geometry
Problem Solving Rubric
This rubric is great for problem solving modules. I used this when I gave my students extremely challenging math problems that required collaboration to solve. This is best used with students in middle school and high school. Students can assign themselves the following roles: -Facilitator. Makes sure all group members are on task (no cell phones). -Spokesperson. Gets input from group before asking teacher a question. -Quality Control. Checks group’s answers to make sure it is accurate. Makes su
5th - 12th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
Steps to Solve Area Problems - Fill In Notes for Students
Help students figure out what to do next when solving area problems. This graphic organizer gives students a step by step process for solving area and it gives them space within the organizer to solve these problems. This document is set up as a template so teachers can have students fill in with whatever problems relate to the specific classroom. Students should write each step of their process next in the space provided next to the step description.
This product pairs well with:
Link-Area
7th - 10th
Geometry
Gaussian Elimination – Solving Systems of Linear Equations Step by Step | LESSON
📌 Overview This detailed and student-friendly presentation introduces Gaussian elimination as a reliable, systematic method for solving systems of linear equations. It is ideal for high school algebra and linear algebra units. 📚 What’s Included ✔ real-world motivation for linear systems ✔ clear explanation of linear equations and variables ✔ matrix and augmented matrix representation ✔ elementary row operations ✔ row echelon form explained visually ✔ step-by-step solution proces
9th - 12th
Calculus, Geometry
3rd Grade Weekly Word Problem Set on Perimeter
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Provide explicit instruction on the problem-solving process with your students. This set includes a month of weekly word problems on the topic of measuring the perimeter of polygons. Also included in the set is an answer key to guide your instruction the way you see fit. Simply print and you’re ready to start integrating problem-solving into brief part of your math segment.
Curious about Weekly Word Problems? To learn how to implement and introduce your students to Weekly Wo
3rd
Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.D.8
, 3.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
Test: Volume and Surface Area
Instead of focusing on one method of solving and one solution, the focus of this test is students understanding of volume and surface area. The test questions are "real world" problems and there is an emphasis on explanations. Please come up with your own method of grading, however, I designed tests to emphasize the process and explanations more than their answers. I also frame them as "show what you know" to emphasize that this is an opportunity to show what you know about the topic rather than
6th - 9th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
Design a Gingerbread House Challenge | Christmas STEM & Art Project | Elementary
Turn your classroom into a winter wonderland of creativity and problem-solving with the Design a Gingerbread House Challenge! This hands-on, no-prep Christmas lesson invites students to combine STEM, art, and design thinking as they plan, sketch, and (optionally) build their own gingerbread house masterpieces. Perfect for elementary grades, this 10-slide PowerPoint lesson guides learners through every step — from brainstorming and blueprinting to decorating and reflection — while sneaking in k
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Visual Arts
MATHS, GEOGRAPHY, ART AND TRIVIA - Where in the World is Waldo?
MATHS/GEOGRAPHY/ART/TRIVIA This workshop is designed to start the learning process of Longitude and Latitude. Notorious art thief Waldo has escaped from prison leaving the whereabouts of his most famous heist - The Salvator Mundi - a mystery. But he's sneaky, leaving mathematical clues to his whereabouts everywhere he goes. Your students will need to solve the clues using their mathematical prowess in; - Area - Coding (Caesar Shift) - Early algebra - Pascale's Pyramid, and - Time zone calculati
2nd - 4th
Algebra, Geography, Geometry
Virtual Surface Area Scavenger Hunt
8th Grade Texas Standards
(7) Expressions, equations, and relationships. The student applies mathematical process standards to use geometry to solve problems. The student is expected to:
(B) use previous knowledge of surface area to make connections to the formulas for lateral and total surface area and determine solutions for problems involving rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, and cylinders.
*Students will click on multiple links to take them to a real world rectangular prism, triangular
8th
Geometry, Math Test Prep, Measurement
Virtual Volume Scavenger Hunt
8th Grade Texas Standards
(7) Expressions, equations, and relationships. The student applies mathematical process standards to use geometry to solve problems. The student is expected to:
(A) solve problems involving the volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres.
*Students will click on multiple links to take them to real world cylinders, cones, and spheres. Students will discover the objects measurements and then use the correct formula to calculate the volume of each object.
*Teacher will be a
8th
Geometry, Instructional Technology, Math Test Prep
Problem Solving Task_The Bunny Problem_Area/Perimeter/Arrays
This file includes a problem solving task, slides that walk students through the problem solving process, as well as tips for teaching problem solving and possible questions for facilitating the task. It is provided as a pdf. as well as a ppt.
This task focuses on area and perimeter as students try to maximize the area of a bunny pen for a predetermined perimeter.
Students engage in true problem solving as they explore the possibilities for the bunny pen in this version of a classic mathemat
4th - 7th
Basic Operations, Geometry, Other (Math)
Tessellations
My 5th graders created wonderful Tessellations. They also learned a bit about geometry in the process (wow, teaching math the fun way!) I created this PowerPoint to introduce them to MC Escher and the concept of tessellations. I taught them how to make their 'template' or 'pattern' then turned them loose.
This lesson was built on the lessons they learned in 4th grade when we did the Isometric Perspective and the Tiling lessons (also sold through this site).
5th - 12th
Art History, Geometry
Congruent vs Similar: Three Read Strategy
Are you looking to get more writing out of your math students? This Three Read Strategy is designed to help students through the process of breaking down and analyzing a test-style question by writing down their thoughts to some guided questions. The Three Read Strategy includes reading a math scenario three times with a different goal each time. The first read is to understand the context. The second read is to understand the mathematics. The third read is to elicit inquiry questions based on
9th - 12th
Geometry, Math, Math Test Prep
Spaghetti Tower Challenge: Revenge of the 9-Ball | STEM Design Activity PBL
Spaghetti Tower Challenge – Revenge of the 9-BallElevate your engineering curriculum with this next-level STEM challenge that blends teamwork, the engineering design process, and hands-on problem-solving. In this advanced version of the classic spaghetti tower activity, students must build the tallest freestanding spaghetti tower strong enough to hold a 9-ball (or other weighted object) for at least 15 seconds—and then, take it to the limit. This no-marshmallows, high-stakes design chall
6th - 12th
Engineering, Geometry
Build a Sleigh STEAM Challenge | Christmas Engineering Design Activity
Get your students engineering in holiday style with the Build a Sleigh STEAM Challenge! 🛷✨ This festive 10-slide PowerPoint guides learners through the design process as they plan, build, and test a sleigh that can carry Santa’s presents safely and swiftly! Perfect for developing problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork, this lesson combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math into one exciting holiday challenge — with minimal prep for teachers! 🎁 What’s Included: 10-slid
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Visual Arts
Algebraic Proofs Stations
This activity includes eight eight stations. At each station, students are given an equation. Their task is to match each step of the equation-solving process to the correct property or justification for their work. This activity contains four types of problems. • Stations 1-2 provide the statements, and students must match the reasons. • Stations 3-4 provide the reasons, and students must match the statements. • Stations 5-6 provide some statements, and some reasons. Students must fill in the b
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry
CCSS
HSA-REI.A.1
Playing Detective with y=mx+b:Finding equations of lines in slope-intercept form
My Algebra and Geometry students perpetually struggle with writing equations of lines in slope-intercept form. I wrote this worksheet to "hold their hands" through the process.
Pedagogically, I know that they are so accustomed to solving problems in a math class that result in numerical answers (x = 3, or 2 + 3 = 5), that is is strange for them to respond to a math question with an equation as their answer.
Still, they need a lot of practice with finding the equation of a line given the s
8th - 11th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
Playing Detective with y equals m x plus b fall 2011 (Editable)
My Algebra and Geometry students perpetually struggle with writing equations of lines in slope-intercept form. I wrote this worksheet to "hold their hands" through the process.
Pedagogically, I know that they are so accustomed to solving problems in a math class that result in numerical answers (x = 3, or 2 + 3 = 5), that is is strange for them to respond to a math question with an equation as their answer.
Still, they need a lot of practice with finding the equation of a line given the slope
8th - 10th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
STEM Truss Bridges and Civil Engineering
A very inexpensive Truss Building STEM or STEAM activity. Students design bridges using straws and tape. Students are given design parameters. This activity promotes using the engineering design process. Civil engineering is also introduced. This activity can be used in math during a geometry unit or in physics during a forces unit. This unit has been done with very advanced 4th graders and can be used for higher grades. It is a stepping stone for students who design truss bridges in high schoo
4th - 8th
Geometry, Physical Science
Model for Area Project
A Model for students to use or modify in creating their own project to illustrate the area of a garden, park, etc. Students create a model using shapes, write a word problem, solve the word problem and explain the process. Template can be used to show students how they can create this problem on their own as an extension to a lesson on area.
2nd - 6th
Geometry
Dilations: Three Read Strategy
Prerequisite knowledge: triangle similarity, triangle similarity theorems, ratios. Are you looking to get more writing out of your math students? This Three Read Strategy is designed to help students through the process of breaking down and analyzing a test-style question by writing down their thoughts to some guided questions. The Three Read Strategy includes reading a math scenario three times with a different goal each time. The first read is to understand the context. The second read is
9th - 12th
Geometry, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Introduction to Symmetry
This PowerPoint presentation has been designed to give a visual representation of how to introduce the concept of symmetry in the classroom. The slideshow is animated and walks the students through the process step-by-step when trying to problem solve symmetry questions.
There are four different shapes shown. You can adjust the presentation to stop the animation in order to have the students try to problem solve it first or you can use it simply as an introductory guide before teaching the
3rd - 6th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
Introduction to Trigonometry worksheet - with Answer Key (Editable)
When I introduce trigonometry to my students, I often find that they struggle with locating the "opposite" and "adjacent" legs, so this worksheets helps to "hold their hands" as they go through the process. It includes problems in which the variable to be solved for is in the denominator, as opposed to the numerator. It is intended for students to put their work on a separate sheet of paper.
The preview file is a pdf so you can see what it looks like; the product file is a word document, whic
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Geometry, Other (Math)
Simplifying Radicals - Check for Understanding
Providing the answer and steps to introducing Simplifying simple Radicals/Square Roots. A quick and engaging way to Check for Understanding. Students use personal white boards, response boards, or plastic sleeves/pockets to solve, work out, and answer the given problem. I display the problem(s) from the PPT, students work the problem, and after a countdown the students are asked to raise their boards. Then I reveal the answer and process. I have the students keep tally (right and wrong) in the c
7th - 10th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
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