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Matrices
Students explore matrices. Given a particular situation, they discover the make-up and design of a matrix. Students identify examples of rectangular arrays used in real world situations. They solve oral problems in class.
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Line Segments and Dimensions
Fifth graders explore measurement. In this measurement lesson, 5th graders review fractions, simplifying and using rulers to practice measuring by inches and centimeters. Students are shown how to measure and given a bag of objects to...
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Water on Mars!
In this water on Mars worksheet, learners use a diagram to answer four questions about the structures in the image. They find the dimensions of the image, the width of the streams half-way down their flow channels, the smallest feature...
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Matrix Multiplication
In this matrix multiplication worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 8 different problems that include a number of steps in an activity. First, they use the matrix illustrated to respond to various questions referring to it. Then,...
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Volume and Surface Area
In this volume and surface area learning exercise, 10th graders solve and complete 10 different word problems that include measuring various solids and cylinders. First, they determine the surface area of a cube and the edge of it. Then,...
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Volume Word Problems
In this volume instructional activity, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include determining the volume in each one. First, they determine the ratio of their radius given the cubic meters of a sphere. Then, students...
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Elegant Universe, The: Einstein's Dream
Students visualize a universe with fewer than three spatial dimensions. They consider how more than three spatial dimensions could exist in the universe.
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Area and dimensions
Sixth graders study the concepts of area and dimensions. In this area and dimensions lesson plan, 6th graders work in pairs to complete the handout included that illustrates ways to represent various numbers. Students also determine what...
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Making Pictures from Smaller Shapes
Students investigate shapes. In this dimension and orientation of shapes lesson, students identify and color shapes, use shape stamps to form animals, glue shapes together to make other objects and describe how shapes are used.
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Scaling Up a Photograph
Students practice calculating dimensions of rectangles in a photograph activity. In this rectangle dimensions lesson, students complete the 'Making a Photographic Enlargement handout and watch a video about scaling up photographs....
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Matrices
In this matrices worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 25 different problems. First, they use the given matrices to write the dimension of a matrix. Then, students add the matrices and find the scalar product. In addition, they...
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Tolerance
In this tolerance worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 11 different problems that include determining exact measurements. First, they write each expression as an inequality. Then, students determine the tolerance interval of a...
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Working in 3-D Sudoku
In this geometric shapes worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 8 different problems that include working in a 3-D sudoku puzzle. First, they determine the area of a circle of a sphere to the nearest tenth. Then, students determine...
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Factoring Application
In this factoring application activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problem related to various factoring applications. First, they determine the length of a room given the area of a rectangle and square footage. Then, students...
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Scale Drawing
In this scale drawing worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include various types of scale drawings in each. First, they determine the length of a highway on a map. Then, students determine the dimensions of a...
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Proportional Dimensions
In this dimension worksheet, students determine the amount of material needed to construct three-dimensional figures. They find the dimensions of areas inscribed in given diagrams, determine the amount of profit, and the maximum flow of...
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Multiplying Mixed Numbers
In this multiplying mixed numbers worksheet, students with a partner problem solve and calculate the answers to ten word problems and mathematical equations.
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MOVING IN TWO DIMENSIONS (GRAPHING)
In this graphing activity, students are asked to graph a "sketch" of a path walked by a student. Directions E, W, N and S are used. Students are given 8 graphs to complete and are then asked to evaluate their findings.
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House Floor Plans
Sixth graders investigate the mathematical concept of area. They are given a certain square footage and asked to draw the initial floorplan for a house. Students use computers to create the plan. To finish the drawing it must include the...
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Solar System Fun Facts
Students read facts about the Solar System. In this solar system lesson plan, students read facts on the dimensions, planets, and workings of the solar system. There is a big emphasis on Saturn.
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Subtraction of Matrices
In this subtraction of matrices worksheet, 11th graders solve 10 different problems that include subtracting matrices from others. They determine whether each pair of matrices can be subtracted based on their entry size. Then, students...
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Chasing Shapes
Fifth graders sit in a circle and are given geometric attributes, i.e. four equal sides, etc. They run around the circle when a shape is called that corrolates to their attributes. They try to tag other students also running around the...
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Geometry: Fractal Scavenger Hunt
Students experience an Internet fractal scavenger hunt. They write a report on fractals using the Internet and recording the sites where they are located.