Lisa O'Laughlin

This mini bundle includes the following story problems: 1. Adding fractions with unlike denominators. 2. Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. 3. Adding mixed numbers with unlike denominators. 4. Subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators. This mini bundle is centered on a recipe for chocolate chip cookies and expects students to locate specific data within a table and think critically to solve problems. All items are fully editable and include reminders of the steps involve

These multiplying and dividing fractions story problems are great to use as reinforcement in the classroom or as homework. These involve strictly fractions - no mixed numbers - in the original problems. Here are some sample questions: 1. A recipe for cookies calls for 1/4 of a tablespoon of salt. How much salt would you need to bake 8 batches of cookies? 2. 5/8 of the students in your class have brown hair. Of those students, 1/2 have brown eyes. What fraction of the students have both brown

These adding and subtracting decimal word problems revolve around menu items at Big Bob's Burgers and More Restaurant. My students would always laugh at the silly scenarios as they calculate grand totals and use subtraction skills to figure out how much money would be leftover after a purchase. This item is included in the Math Story Problems Bundle for Middle School. If you purchased the bundle, you will not need to purchase this item. Here are some sample problems: 1. Paul is a very picky

Need story and word problems for your students? This is a great place to start! This story problems bundle requires students to think creatively and critically about information before solving the problems. These are great homework assignments and practice in the classroom. All items are fully editable so that you can change the names to reflect your current class roster. An answer key is available with each item as well. The bundle includes the following items: 1. Halloween Word Problems 2

This packet includes three decimal practice activities. They are all based around NFL statistics and incorporate critical thinking skills with mathematical applications to solve story problems. There are three worksheets, and the following applications are included: Worksheet 1 - Adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and ordering Worksheet 2 - Ordering, comparing, and rounding Worksheet 3 - Adding and subtracting Each activity is fully editable and includes a chart with NFL statistics to b

These dividing decimals word problems revolve around menu items at Big Bob's Burgers and More Restaurant. My students would always laugh at the silly scenarios as they completed the problems. This item is included in the Math Story Problems Bundle for Middle School. If you purchased the bundle, you will not need to purchase this item. Here are some sample problems: 1. Abby, Alex, and Alicia decided to split an order of French Fries from Big Bob’s Burgers and More Restaurant. How much did eac

Are you ready to begin a unit on tree diagrams? This mini bundle has everything you will need to challenge and entertain your students. The following items are included: 1. Tree Diagram Resource Guide (guided notes sheet with examples) 2. Task Cards (12 included - great for partner work and centers) 3. Word Problems Worksheet 4. "Really Good Food Restaurant" Tree Diagram Problems 5. Fast Food Investigation Using Tree Diagrams 6. Tree Diagram Analysis In one activity, students will be presente

This Multiplication Table covers products up to 16x23. I had always wanted a "larger" multiplication table to share with my students and post in my classroom, so I decided to make my own. This has been a great resource. I've even used it for memory games and extra credit opportunities.

This item includes two worksheets that incorporate fractions story problems with a Thanksgiving theme. The first worksheet is fractions with common denominators and the second worksheet is fractions with unlike denominators. All items are fully editable so that you can incorporate your own students' names. Here are some sample problems: 1. Tommy Turkey ran 1/4 of a mile to escape Farmer Frank. He then ran another 1/4 of a mile to escape Farmer Fred. How many miles did he run? 2. Of the tu

These multiplying decimals word problems revolve around menu items at Big Bob's Burgers and More Restaurant. My students would always laugh at the silly scenarios as they calculate totals based on multiplying decimals. This item is included in the Math Story Problems Bundle for Middle School. If you purchased the bundle, you will not need to purchase this item. Here are some sample questions. Each question pertains to the cost of items on the given menu: 1. Regina ran to Big Bob’s Burgers an

These story problems are a fun way to get your students thinking about integers. I assigned this worksheet to my students on the first day that we covered integers in class. It contains story problems relating to integers, whole numbers, negative numbers, and absolute values.

These Thanksgiving Story Problems were a hit in my mathematics classroom. Each silly prompt will require students to think critically about the details provided and make decisions on what data is needed and what mathematically needs to be done to solve the problem. These story problems are a great way to keep the fun in Thanksgiving but still promote critical thinking. All items are fully editable! This item is included in the Math Story Problems Bundle for Middle School. If you purchased the

Looking for an activity to use on Halloween? This is a great one! This activity provides 32 Halloween math story problems printed on pumpkins. Students will solve the problems and record their answers on the provided answer sheet. The fun part is passing the pumpkins around the room and solving the silly problems. Here are two sample problems: 1. Renee bought 5 Halloween pencils. Her friend gave her 3 more. Renee then lost 2 of them. How many does she have left? 2. Each broom can hold 6 witc

This sheet combines the "how to" and examples for basic math computations including converting percent to decimals, rounding, decimals, fractions, mean, etc. I would provide this sheet to my students at the start of the school year and require they keep it in their binders. This was a great resource to look back on and consult throughout the year.

These silly stem-and-leaf plot story problems will have students laughing as they make assumptions about their data. It was a fun task to assign for students after we covered stem-and-leaf plots in class.

This activity incorporates fraction and decimal operations (comparing, ordering, rounding, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) story problems. Worksheet 1 - Pumpkin Pie recipe as the focus. Students will use critical thinking skills to solve each fraction problem. Worksheet 2 - Pumpkin Contest (weight) as the focus. Students will use critical thinking skills to solve each decimal problem. Here are some sample problems: 1. Susan offered to bring the granulated sugar and the brown

Students will use football scenarios (yards gained and lost) to solve integer problems. This file includes a number line at the top that students could use to help them visually trace the gains and losses of the football team. This was always a fun one during football season for my students. We would comment at the end whether or not the team was doing well that season! This item is included in the Math Story Problems Bundle for Middle School. If you purchased the bundle, you will not need to

This experiment will require students to determine whether or not Rock, Paper, Scissors is "fair" for each participant. Does each have an equal chance to win? By combining the experiments with tree diagrams and thought-provoking questions, students will learn and have fun with this project!

These Halloween Story Problems were a hit in my mathematics classroom. Each silly prompt will require students to think critically about the details provided and make decisions on what data is needed and what mathematically needs to be done to solve the problem. These story problems are a great way to keep the fun in Halloween but still promote critical thinking. All items are fully editable! This item is included in the Math Story Problems Bundle for Middle School. If you purchased the bundle

This practice includes review of converting decimals, percents, and fractions with a practice table that is "missing" information. Students will need to use the rules (plus some advanced thought) to convert between the different types of numbers to fill in the missing cells.