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Word problems getting you down? Then spread the word on a lesson that will help students decide when to add or subtract, as they identify clue words that aid in solving word problems. 

Solving Word Problems

What comes after winter? Spring! What comes after the equals sign in a subtraction equation? The difference! In this spring lesson plan, students will look at a variety of spring-themed subtraction pictures and write matching equations. 


Spring Subtraction Equations

It's time for some fun with grid puzzles! In this lesson, students will learn how to solve KenKen puzzles using logic and applying their knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills.

Solving KenKen Puzzles

In this hands-on lesson, students will learn and use two methods of dividing whole numbers. They will roll dice to create their own unique equations for solving!

Dicey Division

Help your class conquer division with this lesson that has them find the unknown factor using multiplication!

Division: Solving for Unknown Factors

Help your students make a connection between numerical expressions and written phrases in word problems.

Solving Expressions in Word Problems

Drawing on various problem solving techniques, students will challenge themselves to solve word problems involving three whole numbers. Problem solving, critical thinking, and real life applications? This lesson has it all. 

How'd You Get That Many?

Get your students excited about basic math with this quirky addition lesson. It contains a bug-themed selection of games and worksheets.

Bug Addition to Ten

Teach your students to use tape diagrams to solve equations involving whole numbers and fractions.

Illustrating Fraction and Whole Number Products with Tape Models

Practice finding unknown numbers in addition equations using fun and silly word problems.

What's That Number?

Connect addition with real-world problem solving as students analyze and solve story problems.


Act it Out!

Use this lesson to gauge your students’ basic comprehension of fiction text. If they can answer who, what, when, where, why, and how questions, you know they have a handle on it and it’s time to get into more critical thinking!

Questions that Gauge Comprehension

The proof is in the pudding! Use this lesson to teach your students how to use text evidence as proof when answering questions after reading. They will use evidence-based terms as they answer basic comprehension questions.

Reading Comprehension and Evidence-Based Terms

Word problems? No problem! In this lesson, your students will learn how to approach solving multi-step word problems with mixed operations with a step-by-step plan. 

Multi-Step Word Problems? No Problem!

Freshen up your understanding of multi-step word problems! Use this lesson to help students use problem-solving thought processes to solve multi-step word problems.

Multi-Step Word Problems

This lesson will make solving subtraction word problems fun for students. It includes music and interaction to grab your students' attention.

Getting Wordy with Subtraction

Students will apply the formula V = l × w × h to find the volume for rectangular prisms in the context of solving real-world problems.

Volume and a Building

In this fun, fast-paced multiplication review lesson, students will play a musical game as they practice their facts while applying different techniques to their problem-solving skills.

Multiplication: Musical Chairs

Will one be left out? Students will practice creative problem solving as they strive to answer this question and determine whether a group is even or odd.  

Odd One Out

Help! The numbers in our equations have run away and left their answers alone! In this lesson, students will review their math facts and knowledge to solve Ken Ken like puzzles and bring the numbers back to their places.

Missing Numbers: Math Review

How do you build spatial reasoning, critical thinking, and problem solving skills while doing something that is fun? With tangrams! In honor of Chinese New Year, this lesson introduces your students to the Chinese puzzle of tangrams. 

Tangrams: An Ancient Chinese Puzzle

In this food-focused lesson plan, students will get to learn from real-world examples how to solve a subtraction problem. Perfect for all of your pizza lovers!

How Many Slices Are Left?

Engage your students in a fun, hands-on lesson about addition using a well loved topic—birthday presents!

How Many Presents: A Lesson in Addition

Get your students moving with this activity that helps them practice their addition skills while having fun hunting for their next problem.

Scavenger Hunt Addition

In this fun hands-on lesson plan, your students will get to practice identifying numbers to 10 while learning all about subtraction!

Subtracting Numbers

Use a fun card game to practice adding numbers in this fun hands-on addition lesson!

Adding Cards

Make division come to life with this hands-on, introductory lesson on the operation of division! Students will use authentic problems and manipulatives to experience division in action.

Divide it Up!

It's as easy as one, two, three...four! Introduce your students to subtracting decimals in the tenth and hundredth place using a four-step process.

Step By Step Decimal Subtraction

Use this lesson to teach your students how to determine if they should use addition, subtraction, or both operations to solve a word problem by following four simple steps.

Stepping Through Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Students will be jumping with joy after this lesson that helps them practice their subtraction skills with physical activity.

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