Curated OER
Sums and Difference of Cubes
Learners factor polynomials using the sum and difference of cubes. They also learn connections between the graph and expression.
CK-12 Foundation
Sum and Difference of Cubes: Stacking Blocks
Investigate polynomial factoring patterns by finding a connection to volume. As learners build a three-dimensional solid from smaller solids, they convert the visual model to a mathematical expression. Their models represent the sum of...
Curated OER
Inverse Relationship Between Addition and Subtraction
Elementary schoolers review their knowledge of addition and subtraction through studying fact families. They use cubes to help them add or subtract. Students answer the teachers question with addition and subtraction fact answers.
Illustrative Mathematics
An Integer Identity
Challenge algebra learners to use the difference of cubes to solve this problem. Once your charges have taken out the factor (a - b), combined the like terms and set them equal to zero, the problem becomes a factorable quadratic...
Curated OER
Find the Difference Between Two Numbers
Perfect for younger elementary learners, this slide-show uses images of unifix cubes to show the process of subtraction. There is a complete example and five practice problems learners can complete as you progress through the resource.
EngageNY
Graphing Cubic, Square Root, and Cube Root Functions
Is there a relationship between powers and roots? Here is a lesson that asks individuals to examine the graphical relationship. Pupils create a table of values and then graph a square root and quadratic equation. They repeat the process...
Curated OER
Quadratic Equations and Functions
This comprehensive lesson plan reviews solving and graphing quadratic functions and functions of higher degree. Using the vertex form of a quadratic functions, one finds the vertex, minimum or maximum, and axis of symmetry. A few word...
Curated OER
Commutative Cubes
In this commutative property worksheet, learners use number cubes to create equations where they demonstrate the commutative property. Students fill in 8 equations to a chart and answer 3 questions.
Curated OER
Relate Addition and Subtraction Reteach 14.7
Introduce young scholars to relationship between addition and subtraction with this very simple learning exercise. There are 2 problems to solve, each problem shows unifix cubes relaying an addition problem and its subtraction companion.
Curated OER
Ordinary People: Cubing Strategy
Readers of Ordinary People employ a cubing strategy based on Bloom’s Taxonomy to analyze, from multiple perspectives, an excerpt from Chapter 10 of Judith Guest’s novel. The excerpt, a rationale and complete directions for the activity...
Curated OER
Solving Polynomial Equations
This activity and tutorial explores solving more complex polynomials by graphing each side separately and finding the point of intersection, identifying the sum and differences of cubes, and solving higher degree polynomials by using...
Curated OER
20 Tickets
A great hands-on activity involving adding and subtracting, beginner mathematicians determine how many games can be played with 20 tickets. Instead of tickets, youngsters use 20 counters or linking cubes to represent the amount of...
Curated OER
Recognizing 3D Shapes, Part 3
Do your first graders know the difference between cones and cylinders? Use this handy activity to help youngsters learn geometric shapes. With prisms, spheres, and pyramids, among others, this resource prompts pupils to identify each...
Curated OER
Addition and Subtraction Facts to 20
Fact families, and the relationship between addition and subtraction are the foucs of this lesson. Learners explore strategies to help with their addition and subtraction facts. They use doubles, related facts, and fact families to help...
Curated OER
Cubed Containers
Learners explore volume in relation to centimeter cubes and other nonstandard units of measurement using small containers. They will use hands-on materials to practice this concept. You will need small objects and containers to set this up.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Volume and Surface Area
Build boxes using unit cubes to compare surface area and volume. The group performs multiple experiments to determine properties of volume, such as if it makes a difference which order the dimensions are multiplied in. Extensive...
Curated OER
Geometric Shapes and Figures
Are your mathematicians figuring out the difference between shapes and figures? Using a simple, visual identification worksheet, students analyze 2 shapes and 2 figures, answering 4 questions about each. Learners determine their...
Charleston School District
Solving Exponent Equations
Show your class that not all equations are linear. The lesson asks learners to solve simple quadratic and cubic equations using square and cube roots. Problems include equations with no solutions.
Curated OER
Two Digit Subtraction
Second graders identify two digit numbers and work with two digit subtraction problems. They use manipulatives to demonstrate each problem.
Curated OER
Cubes, Sums and a Little Fun
First graders, with partners, create and solve math problems using number and unifix cubes.
Fuel the Brain
Addition and Subtraction (Comparison)
In this daily math problem worksheet, learners complete three activities that help them solve addition and subtraction word problems. Make sure your pupils show their work using pictures, numbers, or words and may use cubes, number lines...
Curated OER
Volume and Surface Area, A Sweet Activity
Geometry.... sweet! Using sugar cubes, learners build rectangular prisms of different sizes and shapes. They glue them together and assess volume. Then they color the outer sides to visualize and compute surface area. To make a visceral...
World Wildlife Fund
Take 6
Investigate the various properties of the number six with this elementary math lesson. From simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems to the creation of hexagonal tessellations, this lesson covers all aspects of...
Curated OER
Missing Subtraction facts to 12 sheet 1
Pupils subtract numbers 1 through 12 and complete missing addend problems. This worksheet includes a helpful number line and 20 problems to complete. Tip: Hand out unifix cubes or chips to help tactile learners solve each problem.