Challenge individuals to compete as many tasks as possible. Lower-level tasks have pupils apply costs and rates to solve problems. Upper-level tasks add algebraic reasoning and conditional probability to the tasks.

If the fractions don't have a common denominator, make them have one. Learners first read and analyze a conversation of pupils trying to add 2/5 and 1/2. They compare the process of adding fractions to the process of adding quantities...

Students investigate the concepts of expressions and equations while defining the similarities and differences. They explore the operations by using a number line and record answers while working with the teacher. Students play the game...

In this missing digit worksheet, 4th graders fill in the missing number to the math problem. Students have to complete 30 problems where they have to figure out the missing number in the problem and the answer portion of each operation....

Pattern recognition is an essential step in the development of young mathematicians fluency with the four basic operations. This simple skills practice worksheet asks children identify and complete three different...

Four polygons each have a fraction with unlike denominators printed on them. Creative math minds select several shapes to create a design with and then write and solve a math problem involving the addition of all of the fractions...

Reinforce math the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with a six problem instructional activity. Each question is presented in word problem format that requires learners to perform operations of numbers up...

Five word problems make up a practice page designed to reinforce subtraction, multiplication, and division. Word problems require scholars to perform operations using numbers up to 1,400. 

Seven word problems make up this mixed practice activity. Learners perform operations of addition and subtraction to solve problems using numbers up to 2,800. 

Here is a new twist on teaching the associative property of multiplication. The author of this presentation makes an analogy between the associative property and a couple getting married. The numbers, like people, are separate, but when...

Students investigate place value in base ten. In this number sense lesson, students participate in an online lesson at www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/NumberBaseClocks and demonstrate how to convert numbers from base ten to other...

In this multiplication worksheet, students multiply 2 digit numbers by other 2 digit numbers. Students complete 16 problems total.

What is 1/4 of 36? The class will work through six examples and 4 problems to better understand the relationship between fraction and quantity. The first six example show how a whole is broken into equal parts and is represented as a...

Fourth graders view a Count On It! episode and answer a question about the eating habits of animals.  In this  animal eating problem instructional activity, 4th graders determine how much more often a baby lion eats than a...

In these two challenging problem solving worksheets, students calculate the mean, median, and mode and apply the results to find which average is best and then solve challenging multiple answers story problems. Students solve 16...

Students examine how to use lists, tables, and tree diagrams to solve math combinations. They create various combinations of outfits using clothing manipulatives, watch an episode of the PBS series Cyberchase, and play an interactive...

Fourth graders study math and the golden mean. In this math meets Greek history instructional activity, 4th graders study ratios and proportions in relation to the Greeks. The use of clay is incorporated ino this instructional...

Fourth graders examine the purpose of variables and identify the missing variable in open sentences. They observe the teacher solve a variety of problems, complete a worksheet as a class, and independently complete another worksheet. ...

Fourth graders practice making patterns using Unifix cubes and identify, analyze, and determine rules for describing numerical patterns involving operations and nonnumerical growing patterns. They also find an example of a pattern in...

Fourth graders develop a conceptual understanding of fractions and begin to add and subtract fractions with like denominators. Included is a worksheet to assess readiness and a teacher's checklist showing class understanding at a...

In this order of operations worksheets, students complete 20 problems with one digit whole numbers. They add, subtract, and multiply while following the rules for order of operations with and without parentheses.

Upper graders access the Microsoft Word program and create patterns by utilizing certain keys on the keyboard. They create picket fences, smiley faces, and hearts. It seems that this lesson has as much to do with keyboarding skills as it...

In this multiple operations math worksheet, students use their math skills to solve 30 problems. Students should pay close attention to operation signs as there are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems.

In this multiple operations math activity, students use their math skills to solve 30 problems. Students should pay close attention to operation signs as there are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems.