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Middle school word problems resources for Microsoft Word under $5
Division Word Problems (Interpreting the Remainder - 4th Grade Common Core)
This is a two page document.
There are four word problems on each page. Each word problem is enclosed in a box with enough room for students to show their work.
The first four word problems have "three digit dividends". The last four word problems also have "three digit dividends", but students also need to interpret the reminader on some of them.
Examples from the document:
7. There are 567 students going to the Zoo. If each car holds six students, how many total cars will be needed
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Add/Subtract Fractions and Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominators Story Problems
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
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Deductive Reasoning Logic Puzzle
This is an investigative activity where students are given evidence (assumed true) and asked to fill in the missing information in a logic grid.
Uses:
Independent Classwork
Homework
Small Group Work
Problem of the Week
Includes:
1 Logic Puzzle Worksheet
1 Answer Key
Lesson Objectives:
Students will compare deductive and inductive arguments.
Students will construct deductive arguments.
Students will evaluate inductive reasoning.
There is a short prompt introducing the situation regarding 5 ne
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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EDITABLE Pizza Themed Math Project Activity Fractions, Decimals and Percents
This is an EDITABLE summative math assessment with the theme of pizza and comprises seven questions that center on fractions, decimals, and percents. It may be given as a final test, summative project or self-guided learning activity and is perfect for distance learning. The seven questions use three levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (remembering, understanding and applying). Specific student directions are provided, and three boxes of a sample project are included in the students’ three page handout
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5th - 8th, Adult Education
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3 Reads Template Problem Solving
Template for using the 3 Reads strategy for Mathematical Problem Solving
For detailed instruction on how to use this approach see my blog post on using this template here:
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Grades:
K - 12th
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Story Problems
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
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Cumulative EDITABLE Math Test Over Fractions ALL Operations
This 100 point EDITABLE math test covers adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions, and is comprised of proper and improper fractions as well as mixed numerals. It is designed as a cumulative test for the end of a fraction unit that requires computation. Included is an analysis question (Bloom’s, Level VI) where the student must decide what Tommy Go Figure did incorrectly on his homework. The student must then show, in detail, how to correctly work the problem. Also included are t
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4th - 6th, Adult Education
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Probability of Compound Events (Guided Notes)
This lesson is meant to be used as guided notes for a whole class.
Students begin by learning what makes 2 events independent. After slowly working through a problem about rolling a die and choosing a card, they discover that they can multiply probabilities when working with these compound events. They then attempt problems involving picking marbles from a bag. Next, they learn about dependent events, and finally, mutually exclusive events.
The last 2 pages are a copy of the key.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Decimals Word Problems Addition and Subtraction
DECIMALS WORD PROBLEMS ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION* NO FLUFF - JUST 20 PURE WORD PROBLEMS!* You receive 4 full worksheets of 20 word problems involving addition and subtraction of decimals.* Each problem involves either addition or subtraction or BOTH operations together in one problem. * Your students will not only need to decide what operations to use, but must also solve the problems accordingly. Some of the problems require MORE THAN ONE STEP to solve. * CHALLENGE YOUR STUDENTS TO THINK!* Stude
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Decimals Bundle Plus POWERPOINT Fun Quiz (13 worksheets PLUS PowerPoint)
NCAA March Madness Basketball Project (Sweet Sixteen) - Middle School Math
Bring the excitement of March Madness to your classroom. Your students will select a team that makes the Sweet 16 in this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament. Students will do the following tasks: - Fill out a bracket for their team's region- Look up general information about their team. - Track how well their team does. They will look up final scores, leading scorers, and more. - Research their school. They will find out the tuition and room & board costs to attend their school. -
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Mathematical Operations Vocabulary Posters - Math Operations Clue Words
One of the biggest problems math students face is not knowing which operation to use in each situation. They can add, subtract, multiply and divide, but it doesn't do them any good if they don't know which operation to choose.
The solution is making Math vocabulary a priority. Use these math operations posters to reinforce the clue words for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
You can display these individually on your Smartboard, print them for each student, 4 to a sheet, lami
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
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Calculating Work (W=Fxd) Worksheets and Key
Calculating Work (W=Fxd) Worksheets and KeyIf you have been teaching a Simple Machines or Energy Unit, then you need to check out this three page lesson to teach calculating work. It is in three sections.Section 1: Picture QuestionsSection 2: Word Problems/with Challenge QuestionsSection 3: Charting/Graphing ProblemsAll problems are worked out and the key is included.These worksheets include the renown Triangle Method, which has been a proven problem solver for students who struggle in math.The
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Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fraction Word Problems Multiplication & Division
FRACTION WORD PROBLEMS MULTIPLICATION & DIVISIONNO FLUFF - JUST 25 PURE WORD PROBLEMS TO SOLVE!You receive 2 worksheets of 25 word problems involving ALL types of multiplication and division of fractions varied from problem to problem.Each problem involves either multiplication or division.Your students will not only need to decide what operation/s to use, but must also solve the problems to LOWEST TERMS. For use only AFTER your unit on multiplication and division of fractions is in full swi
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â FRACTIONS BUNDLE THREE PLUS POWERPOINT (11 WORKSHEETS PLUS POWERPOINT)
Friday Math - PAPER FOOTBALL - 3rd GATE through 6th Grade, 3 Levels of Challenge
In this lesson, we take goofing off to a new level. Imagine playing paper football as an assignment . . . this might take all the fun out of it forever!
This lesson is perfect for a Friday, for after a big test, for a test review, or as a center. It only takes about an hour and keeps kids engaged and thinking.
You will find three levels of challenge to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners make this set of lessons highly adaptable, and alignment to the Common Core Math Standards thre
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
Hands On LCM GCF Build It! Least Common Multiple, Greatest Common Factor
Kids will master the concepts of least common multiple and greatest common factor by actually manipulating items into groups. With this fun, hands-on activity, the problems are already created for you!
An answer key is provided. All you need is to print the worksheet and distribute base-ten blocks, Cuisenaire rods, strips of paper, or anything you have handy.
Your students can work in pairs to model the situation and perform the correct operation to perform a hands-on GCF and a hands-on LC
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Math Logic Problems
A student in my 8th grade advanced class came back to visit as I was setting up my classroom this year. He was that "advanced" advanced kid. You know, the one who's probably smarter than you are? Well he seemed fairly bored the entire time I had him so I was shocked to hear mine had been his favorite class because of all the "Math Puzzles" we did. Of course, he probably was bored in class, but he did enjoy these logic problems!
So here are 30 of them. I've organized them into 6 sets. Each
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Writing and Evaluating Real World Expressions
This 2-page, 12-problem worksheet plus answer key gives students practice with writing and evaluating real world algebraic expressions (not the "write an expression for 3 more than twice a number" kind, but real situations). All problems involve decimals. All 4 operations are represented on this worksheet.
Common Core Standards:
6.EE.2 - Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers
6.EE.6 - Use variables to represent numbers and write expressions when solving a r
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Grades:
6th - 7th
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Measures of Central Tendency (Guided Notes on Mean, Median, and Mode)
This lesson is meant to be used as guided notes for a whole class.
Students begin by learning what mean, median, and mode are, and then they find an example of each. After solving a few more problems, students learn some tricks to remembering what each term means. Finally, they attempt a few word problems about basketball, crime rates, and test scores.
The last 2 pages are a copy of the key.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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Fireworks: Trigonometry Inquiry Project
In this inquiry-based project, students will learn how to use basic trigonometric functions such as cosine, tangent and sine to find the missing side distances and angles of a right-angle triangle.Students will explore how fireworks of varying heights will affect the viewing angle and line of sight for the viewing audience.Students will design their own fireworks show that will include 4 different colours of fireworks. Each firework choice has a differing explosion height, which will slightly ch
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Inquiry Based Learning: Trigonometry
One Step Inequality Word Problems
These word problems are designed for middle schoolers to be able to relate to them and picture them in their real lives; either now or what they want in the future.
Contains:
10 - One Step Inequality Expressions
8 - One Step Inequality Equations
Fully editable and customizable.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Math Word Problem Rubric
This rubric was made for a 5th grade math class while preparing for the new common core state tests. The math rubric gave the students an idea of what their answers should be, and how they would be graded. It was also used for a math bulletin board project.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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Probability ~ Making Predictions
On this two page worksheet plus answer key, students are asked to use the results of either a survey or experiment to make predictions. Students could use percents or proportions in order to solve these real world problems. Please see demo for types of problems.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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End of the Year Review Project- 8th Grade Math- Zeek the Alien Friend
This project is a great end of the year project that covers the majority of eighth grade topics as a review. It is usually assigned after state testing for the last few weeks of school, allowing yourself a few days to grade them before grades are due. The students seem to enjoy the story and the mathematics in real life. The story can be adjusted to include places in your town. The story right now is based in San Marcos, CA. You can remove pages if you have less time, or add pages for a more tho
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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Multiple Choice Word Problems with matching Strip Diagrams/Part Part Whole
Could your students use some practice identifying word problems with matching strip diagrams?! Check this out!! Students must match the 16 multi-step word problems to the correct strip diagram/part part whole.So many options as to how to use!
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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