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These word problems are used to target 4.MD.2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals, and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale. Problems can be cut apart and glued in a math not

This file contains 8 word problems for students to cut out and sort based on whether they would solve using area or perimeter of the given rectangle. Sample problem: Jason has to fertilize a football field. If the field is 100 yards long and 30 yards wide, how big of a space is Jason going to fertilize? This is a good file to use in 4th grade for area/perimeter practice/review before moving onto multi-step area/perimeter problems. (4.MD.A.3) For 3rd grade this is a good file to use for rea

This file contains 12 word problems to practice multiplying 2 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers. Each problem has a QR code for self-checking. Can be used as scoot, as task cards in a center, or in a small group

This file contains three sets of division word problems - low, medium and high. Students can cut out the word problems, glue them in their math notebooks and solve. Problems require interpretation of remainders and multiple steps.

These task cards include multiplying single-digit numbers and decimals, double-digit numbers and decimals, multiplying two decimals, word problems, and word problems involving money. Can be used as a center, with a small group or as a scoot activity. Recording sheet and answer key included.

This file contains 12 task cards with QR codes to check. Word problems include metric and customary measurement (distance, liquid volume/capacity, mass and weight).

This file contains 12 task cards of area and perimeter word problems. Can be used as a center, a scoot game or in small groups.

This file contains 12 word problems dealing with all operations - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division - with fractions. Can be used as task cards, in a center, or as a scoot activity.

3 levels of addition and subtraction word problems. 5 word problems are the same on all 3 levels. The 6th word problem that students create is differentiated for each level. Can be cut and glued into math notebooks to solve under the flaps.

Task cards with multi-step division word problems. Each task card has a QR code to provide instant feedback on the answer. File contains an answer key as well.

This contains 6 word problems of unknown product or group size unknown. Includes an explanation sheet with examples of each problem type.

This file contains 8 word problems and matching expressions and inequalities. Can be used with or without the provided expressions and inequalities. Cards can be mounted on cardstock and used as a memory game, cut and pasted in a math notebook, or mounted front to back for a self-checking center.

Students solve division problems and word problems. As they solve the problems, they highlight the answer in their Bingo board, trying to achieve 4 in a row. This Bingo game is not whole group, but rather independent to add engagement to division and word problem practice.

These word problems are multi-step and involve multiplying whole numbers and decimals. QR codes provide students with instant feedback.

This document includes 6 addition word problems with larger numbers. Number form practice is also reviewed.