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Patterns - Level 1 These one page worksheets introduce patterns. Students complete the patterns for each problem. The problems consist of numbers, objects, and one word problem. Key concept: Math contains patterns and repetition, and the ability to see these is of great value to students. Version A    Preview Print Answers Version B    Preview Print Answers

Pattern Puzzles - Level 1 This one page worksheet has students determine the missing values of three different puzzles. Students need to find the pattern and then calculate the missing amounts. Key concept: Mathematics is filled with patterns. The better students are at seeing them the faster they get at solving problems. Preview Print Answers

Math Vocabulary - Level 2 This one page worksheet helps students practice basic math vocabulary. It can be used as a single worksheet or separated into two smaller ones and used as warm ups. Key concept: Students need to remember key vocabulary terms so silly mistakes are not made. Example: Students always get factors and multiples mixed up. Preview Print Answers

Numerical and Verbal Expressions Level 1 This one page worksheet introduces numerical and verbal expressions. It explains what are constants and expressions, and why expressions are important in mathematics. Key concept: Students need to be able to express information into a mathematical problem and solution. Preview Print Answers

Algebraic and Verbal Expressions Level 1 This one page worksheet introduces algebraic and verbal expressions. It explains what are constants, variables, expressions, and why expressions are important in mathematics. Key concept: Expressing information into a mathematical expression and solution, and understanding expressions is the key to algebra. An equation is two expressions that are the same. Preview Print Answers

Word Problems Art - All Levels These one page HOLIDAY worksheets are simple words problems designed for all levels. Note: The picture and answers are the same for each level, but the questions are different.      Level 1  Print       Level 2  Print Level 3  Print Preview Answers

Answer, Find, and Shade Word Sentences and Variables These one page Halloween worksheets review verbal sentences and variables. Students read the sentences (equations) and find the missing number. The drawing is the same but the questions are different for each level. Level 1     Preview Print Answers Level 2     Preview Print Answers Level 3     Preview Print Answers

Chef Willie's Word Problems Level 1 This one page worksheet has students answer four restaurant word problems. The problems are not difficult but each problem requires a little thought before answering. Key concept: Students make silly mistakes because they do not read word problems thoroughly and understand what it's actually asking. Preview Print Answers

One Step Word Problems Level 1 Students use basic multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction to solve one step word problems. Version A    Preview Print Answers Version B    Preview Print Answers

Two Step Word Problems Level 1 Students use basic multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction to solve two step word problems. Version A    Preview Print Answers Version B    Preview Print Answers

Two Step Word Problems Level 2 Students use their basic skills to solve two step word problems. Problems include time, area, perimeter, fractions, and percents. Version A    Preview Print Answers

Word Problems Multiplication and Division Level 2 These one page word problem worksheets cover multiplication and division. They include one and two step problems. Version A     Preview Print Answers Version B     Preview Print Answers

The Distributive Property of Multiplication Word Problems - Level 2 This one page worksheet uses the distributive property of multiplication to solve word problems. Key concept: Students should know how to use the distributive property to help solve multiplication problems quicker. Preview Print Answers

Word Problems - Estimation Level 2 This one page worksheet covers estimation using word problems. Key concept: Students use their knowledge of estimation to solve real life problems. Preview Print Answers

Answer, Find, and Shade Word Problems on Distance - Level 3 This art worksheet includes word problems on distance. Students use a distant chart in kilometers to answer various questions, and convert kilometers to miles or miles to kilometers. Important note: To shade the picture correctly students must use 1 kilometer = 0.62 miles when converting. Preview Print Answers

Money Word Problems These one page word problem worksheets review money, which are great for warm-ups or just some review. There are three different levels that have similar problems but the amounts are different. Level 1     Preview Print Answers Level 2     Preview Print Answers Level 3     Preview Print Answers

Calendar Vocabulary - Level 1 This one page worksheet reviews basic calendar vocabulary. Students fill in the blanks using the given words. Key concept: Students should be able to understand time and know key vocabulary related to seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and years. Preview Print Answers

Calendar Review - Level 2 This one page worksheet reviews basic calendar knowledge. Students answer questions about dates and days of the week using calendars. Key concept: Students should be able to solve time measurement problems and collect information from a calendar. Preview Print Answers

Time Art - Level 2 This one page art worksheet helps students practice time. Students answer the word problems, find the answers in the grid, and then shade the squares that match the answers. Preview Print Answers

Basic Word Problems Test Ready - Level 1 This two page worksheet covers basic word problems. It is multiple choice and can be used as a review or to practice better test taking skills. Helpful idea: On multiple choice problems students do not always have to calculate the exact answer. Save time and energy. Example: Problem #14, you'll need to multiply 1,200,000 by 365, but the answer has to be greater than 365,000,000, which only leaves one choice for the correct answer. Preview Print Answers

Fraction Word Problems - Level 3 This one page worksheet uses fractions to solve more complex word problems. Students use fractions to calculate parts of the total and the difference between two items. Key concept: By using fractions students can visualize pieces of the total and break it down into individual parts. This allows them to determine different quantities for separate groups within the total. Preview Print Answers

Writing Ratios - Level 1 This one page worksheet introduces how to write ratios. Students are given shapes and objects, and write the ratios three different ways. Key concept: Students should recognize ways to write ratios and understand the comparison between numbers. Preview Print Answers

Writing Ratios - Level 2 This one page worksheet introduces how to write ratios. Students are given three lists of information and objects, and write the ratios three different ways. Key concept: Students should recognize ratios in a group and be able to simplify the ratios like a fraction. Preview Print Answers

Writing Ratios - Level 3 This one page worksheet covers writing ratios. Students are given written information on objects and write the ratios three different ways. Student misunderstanding: Students like to write the smaller number first or on top. The ratio must be in the order it is written to make an accurate comparison. Preview Print Answers

Stained Glass Unit Rate - Level 2 We call this art worksheet Stained Glass. The picture is symmetrical and students choose their own colors to create a unique art project. The worksheet covers unit rate and students answer the problems, find the numbers in the picture, and color the shapes based on the colors they chose. Key concept: Understand that rate is a measure of one quantity per unit value of another quantity. Preview Print Answers

Percent of a Number Word Problems   Level 1 Students use their percent and decimal knowledge to solve percent of a number word problems. Example: 20% of 15 = .20 x 15 = 3 Version A    Preview Print Answers Version B    Preview Print Answers

Probability - Level 1 This free one page worksheet covers probability. It includes simple probability word problems. Key concept: Probability helps us deal with uncertainty and determine the chance of something happening. Preview Print Answers

Understanding Data - Level 1 This one page worksheet introduces tables and graphs. Students need to finish a frequency table and histogram and use the information to answer a question. Key concept: Students need to be able to create and understand tables and graphs and use the information to clarify data. Preview Print Answers

Venn Diagrams - Level 1 This two page worksheet introduces Venn diagrams. Students use Venn diagrams to show the relationship between two sets of information. Key concept: Students learn the value of pictorial information. They use Venn diagrams to better understand what the information is telling us. Preview Print Answers

Venn Diagrams - Level 2 This one page worksheet uses Venn diagrams to show the relationship between different sets of information. It includes Venn diagrams with three sets. Key concept: Students continue their understanding of the Venn diagram intersections and the value of pictorial information. Preview Print Answers

Geometry Test Ready - Level 2 This two page worksheet covers various geometry skills. Each question is multiple choice and can be used as a prior knowledge check or a test review. Helpful idea: Students explain their reasoning for answers. Example: Problem #16, students could solve by using the Pythagorean Theorem, conclude the answer has to be 12 since the legs are shorter than the hypotenuse, or could have guessed 12 since it's the largest and not in order like the rest. Preview Print Answers

Enquiry Learning - Level 2 This one page worksheet has three enquiry learning problems. Each question could have multiple solutions, but the students are expected to show how they came up with their conclusions. Key concept: Students need to be able to express their conclusions to a problem and have the freedom to explore different solutions. Preview Print Answers

Enquiry Learning - Probability Level 2 This one page worksheet has three enquiry learning problems. Each probability question could have multiple solutions, but the students are expected to show how they came up with their conclusions. Key concept: Students need to be able to express their conclusions to a problem and have the freedom to explore different solutions. Preview Print Answers

Story Word Problem - Level 2 This two page worksheet is about a weekend campout. Students read the one page story and then answer questions on the second page about the story. Preview Print Answers

Who Done It? - All Levels This one page worksheet has students use their basic math skills to solve a robbery. They read the information and look at the pictures to figure out who committed the crime. Student misunderstanding: To solve the crime students need to use the information in the picture to confirm each person's alibi. Preview Print Answers

Who is Who? - Level 1 These one page worksheets use the process of elimination to find the correct answers. Students use the data charts to solve the puzzles. Key concept: Helps improve test taking skills and logical thinking by realizing that sometimes you can eliminate the wrong answers to find the correct answer. Version A     Preview Print Answers Version B     Preview Print Answers Version C     Preview Print Answers Help page    Web Version       Printable Version

Who is Who? Soccer - Level 3 This one page word problem worksheet has students put together information and solve simple problems to organize details about a soccer (football) team. If students are confused on how to organize their ideas check out the "Level 1, Who is Who?" in the Critical Thinking Worksheets' section. Key concept: Students need to learn ways to organize their ideas by creating tables, pictures, or graphs. Preview Print Answers

Answer, Find, and Shade Miscellaneous Word Problems These one page, art worksheets review word problems. The drawing is the same but the questions are different for each level. Can you see it? Level 1     Preview Print Answers Level 2     Preview Print Answers Level 3     Preview Print Answers