Problem-Solving Graphic Organizers for Math Word Problems
I created these graphic organizers for my students who struggle with word problems and have a hard time explaining their work.
Now they spend more time thinking about what a problem is asking before they start, and I love that they justify why their answer is correct.
How each graphic organizer works
1. Read & understand
Every page starts with a real-world word problem. Students highlight key words and list what they know.
2. Solve & justify
Students solve the problem, show all their work and justify each step.
3. Explain
Students explain their solution in their own words, building the habits they need for written test responses.
Try a graphic organizer free
Print a real page from my sets and see how students read, solve and explain a word problem.
10 real-world problems per topic
Each set has 10 word problems with the graphic organizer built in, plus an answer key. Pick your grade below, or check my TpT store if you don't see your topic.
Graphic organizer bundles by grade
5th grade
5th Grade Problem-Solving Graphic Organizers Bundle
- Numerical Expressions
- Multiply by 1-Digit Numbers
- Multiply by 2-Digit Numbers
- Divide by 1-Digit Divisors
- Divide by 2-Digit Divisors
- Add & Subtract Decimals
- Multiply & Divide Decimals
- Add & Subtract Fractions
6th grade
6th Grade Problem-Solving Graphic Organizers Bundle
- Fractions, Decimals & Percents
- Operations with Decimals
- Ratios & Rates
- Multiply & Divide Fractions
- Order of Operations
- Converting Measures
- One-Step Equations
- Integers & the Coordinate Plane
- Area of Triangles, Parallelograms & Trapezoids
- Volume & Surface Area of Prisms
- Mean, Median, Mode & Range
7th grade
7th Grade Problem-Solving Graphic Organizers Bundle
- Ratios & Proportional Reasoning
- Percents
- Integers
- Rational Numbers
- Expressions
- Equations & Inequalities
- Probability
- Circumference & Area
- Angle Relationships
8th grade
8th Grade Problem-Solving Graphic Organizers Bundle
- Scientific Notation
- Powers & Exponents
- Multi-Step Equations
- Graphing & Writing Linear Equations
- Systems of Linear Equations
- Functions
- Pythagorean Theorem
- Volume & Surface Area of Cylinders, Cones & Spheres
- Two-Way Tables
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Graphic Organizers Mega Bundle
All of my 6th, 7th and 8th grade problem-solving graphic organizers, plus every future one added to the bundle.
Get the mega bundle on TpT →