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1. Math Problem Solving for Upper Elementary Students with Disabilities.
Click Image to Enlarge		A resource for the teacher to use in planning lessons. Includes math problem-solving processes and strategies [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive.] Can be downloaded as a Word document or PDF. SEE MORE
2. Learn to Solve Word Problems.
Click Image to Enlarge		A collection of word problem solvers that solve your problems and help you understand the solutions. All problems are customizable. SEE MORE
3. Long Division Teaching Aid: Double Division.
Click Image to Enlarge		Teaching Double Division can help in teaching long division by reinforcing the principles of division and giving students success with a less frustrating alternative. SEE MORE
4. Math Files.
Click Image to Enlarge		Browse through a categorized collection of completely solved math problems. Odds are, you'll find one like the one you're working on. SEE MORE
5. Math Hoops.
Click Image to Enlarge		Word problem practice for students in grades 3 to 5. All word problems use whole numbers but the problems range from single step addition to multi-step equations. There are also problems that require students to interpret remainders. SEE MORE
6. Math Mavens Mysteries.
Click Image to Enlarge		Calling all math detectives! Mysteries are popping all over town, and our chief sleuth needs your help to crack each case. SEE MORE
7. Math Stories.
Click Image to Enlarge		The goal of this math website is to help elementary school (Grade 1st through 6th) children boost their math problem solving and critical-thinking skills. SEE MORE
8. Math Teaching Videos.
Click Image to Enlarge		[Designed for grades 5-8] A project whose goal is to help middle school students learn how to solve challenging word problems. A video is available through this link. SEE MORE
9. Math Word Problems.
Click Image to Enlarge		Hundreds of self-checking math word problems for students in grades 1 to 6. SEE MORE
10. Mathematics Through Problem Solving.
Click Image to Enlarge		This scholarly article from Math Goodies is a great resource for teachers to use in planning their lessons.  SEE MORE
11. N-Rich.
Click Image to Enlarge		Problems that can be solved by more than one method. Consider a variety of ways of approaching the tasks, and reflect on the merits of different routes to solutions. SEE MORE
12. Open Ended Math Problems.
Click Image to Enlarge		This site is for the specific purpose of preparing Middle School students for open-ended problem solving on standardized tests. Each month's problems are divided into the five strands of math standards. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive.] SEE MORE
13. Problem Solving Decks - (K-8).
Click Image to Enlarge		This is a collection of favorite problems originally created by the members of the TEAM project. All of these problems lend themselves to students telling and writing about their thinking.Each set of problems is available for downloading as a PDF file. SEE MORE
14. Problem Solving Strategies (Singapore Maths Teacher).
Click Image to Enlarge		There are numerous approaches to solving math problems. Besides the Model-Drawing Approach there are several other strategies, which are necessary for the student to master, to achieve proficiency in math problem solving. SEE MORE
15. Problem Solving Strategies.
Click Image to Enlarge		Many problems are multi step and require some type of systematic approach. These ideas which provide you with general steps or strategies to solve math problems, are similar to those expressed in Pólya’s book, "How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method" and should help you untangle even the most complicated math problem. SEE MORE
16. SAT Math Problem Solving Skills.
Click Image to Enlarge		Practice your math problem solving skills with these tests. Use a calculator only where necessary. You shouldn't need more than three lines of working for any problem.  SEE MORE
17. Solve It!
Click Image to Enlarge		Math Videos provide problem solving practice for students in grades 3 to 6. Each set contains five multistep word problems with step by step video solutions. A video is available through this link. SEE MORE
18. Thinking Blocks.
Click Image to Enlarge		Model your math problems with Thinking Blocks, packed full of new features! Includes read aloud word problems - visual prompts - better models - engaging themes - mobile friendly SEE MORE
19. Webmath!
Click Image to Enlarge		Are you stuck on a math problem? They'd like to help you solve it. You'll find hundreds of instant-answer, self-help, math solvers, ready to provide you with instant help on your math problem. SEE MORE
20. Who Can Do The Math?
Click Image to Enlarge		This is an activity designed to help students become more reflective in problem solving. Students begin by reading a math problem and thinking about how they might try to solve it. They then listen to explanations given by Jake, Kelly, or Astro. Written explanations also appear on the screen. SEE MORE
21. Word Problem Solving Strategies.
Click Image to Enlarge		Strategies for solving seven types of problems [one more may be coming] SEE MORE
22. Word Problem Worksheets.
Click Image to Enlarge		This page contains links to free math worksheets for Word Problems. Click one of the buttons below to view a worksheet and its answer key. You can also use the 'Worksheets' menu on the side of this page to find worksheets on other math topics. SEE MORE