Here is a very interesting way of studying triangles and polygons. Pupils work together and use pieces of string to create a variety of shapes. Depending on how many kids are manipulating the string at any one time, the number of...

In this converting imperial units worksheet, students complete converting 12 metric units from imperial units to metric or vice versa.

Here are eight real-life problems for your class to solve when learning to calculate perimeter and area. Because www.K6Math.com is stamped across the background of the page, you may not want to use it as a homework, but rather use the...

In this length measurements worksheet, students play a game with a partner that helps them measure the three lengths on the pie charts. Students spin a pencil or paper clip to find the measurement and use a ruler to draw the length from...

In this customary length worksheet, students solve 4 problems where they must choose the better estimate of length. Students solve 12 problems where they must compare, convert and order customary lengths.

Third graders find areas of rectangles by using square units, apply knowledge to real-life situations, and simplify method of counting square units by multiplying the length times the width.

If your mom is three times older than you are, how old is she on your 11th birthday? Young mathematicians answer this and four other multiplication word problems using real-life scenarios. They consider bags of cookies, pounds of...

Students examine and discuss the differences between clocks they are shown. Using the internet, they research how people used to tell time before clocks. They review what the long and short hand on the clock represent and practice...

Origami is an excellent way to combine Japanese culture, art, and geometric shapes into one engaging instructional activity! Scholars begin by listening to the story Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and learn the origin of...

The written form for 345 is three-hundred forty-five, where as the word form for 70% is seventy percent. Here, young mathematicians read 10 sentences and write the word form of each number in the sentences.

Students rotate through a variety of Olympic activities and record their results. Teams rotate through stations and practice units of measurement.

Students construct a barometer and collect data on the changes in air pressure. They work is small groups using plastic tubing, corks, and green food coloring. They then use a formula to convert inches of mercury to barometric pressure...

Students work on their estimation skills while enhancing their balancing skills. They walk on a rope on the classroom floor while measuring their balance skills.

Student measure heights and graph them using growth charts for which they find the mean, mode, and median of the data set. They graph points on a Cartesian coordinate system.

In this elementary math worksheet, 3rd graders solve the four problems that focus upon measurement, fractions, and a word problem.

Students properly leap and measure their distance. In this leaping lesson, students practice leaping for accuracy and proper form. Students estimate their leaps and measure with rulers. Students determine distance covered by the entire...

Students explore the basic geometric shapes and geometric shape vocabulary through the use of geoboards and virtual geoboards. They create a variety of shapes with a partner, build ten different rectangles on their geoboards, and...

In this metric unit length worksheet, students convert a set of greater units to smaller units. Answers are included on page 2.

In this adding fractions and mixed numbers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

For this formula worksheet, students use formulas to solve 5 word problems, showing their work. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

Fifth graders study environmental changes by examining the annual rings of a cross-section of a tree trunk. They access websites to complete a worksheet on the parts of a tree. They count the annual rings on a tree slice while observing...

Third graders explore tessellations and the spatial concepts used in creating them.  In this tessellations lesson, 3rd graders rotate, reflect and transform shapes to create tessellations.  Students become familiar with the...

Students explore the relationship between a scale drawing and actual distance. In this mapping activity, students use an amusement park map to determine distances and what they would be like in real life.

Students are asked have they ever seen a pig? They are asked what are young pigs called? Students are given the Pigs Display Sheet. They see that on the sheet there are two piglets and their mother. Students are told that mother pigs are...