In these probability worksheets, students cut apart series of letters in the words New Jersey, third graders, and mathematics. Students determine the probabilities for different questions about the words.

Students differentiate between a meteor and meteorite. They participate in an experiment to discover how the size and weight of an object determines the size of the impact crater. They utilize their math skills by measuring with a ruler...

Students complete a math survey. In this math graphs instructional activity, students complete a survey about their favorite candy bars. Students create different kinds of graphs using Microsoft Excel to show their results.

Students create scale drawings, and ultimately scale models, of real-world objects in this Math lesson about ratios, proportion, scaling factors, and cross products. The lesson includes ideas for cross-curricular extensions and is...

Students calculate fractions used in various food recipes in this Math lesson with real world applications. The lesson is geared towards upper elementary students but can be adapted for various levels of learners. State math standards...

In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use multiple operations to solve the problems. Students complete 5 word problems.

Learners use clock arithmetic to find remainders. In this patterns in math instructional activity, students explore the relationship between clock arithmetic and remainders using a computer applet. Learners also identify patterns in...

Students explore circumference and diameter. In this math lesson, students apply their knowledge of circumference and diameter to solve mathematical riddles. Students apply this knowledge to find circumference and diameter of various...

Students read the book, Jim Ugly, and discuss whether the odds were in favor of or against the character Jake finding his dad. They demonstrate an experiment involving odds by keeping a tally of how many times a colored die is pulled out...

Create your own compound events assignment! You choose whether you want the numbers displayed as numerals or words, and if you want problems to include dependent or independent events. You can even designate a challenge level between...

Author Faith Ringgold uses quilts to illustrate her books Tar Beach and Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad. In this integrated trio of activities, young scholars read stories, identify and create patterns, and design quilt squares of...

Elementary schoolers participate with their teacher's instruction to learn to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers. They use fraction strips to complete addition and subtraction problems. A step-by-step script is provided to help...

Sixth graders explore rates as a specific type of ratio, using visual examples of unit rates and unit prices to increase comprehension. They also practice solving problems that are modeled by the instructor. The well-scripted lesson is...

Students investigate what happens when a coin is tossed a few times versus many times. They analyze, in groups, the data from tossing coins, and the Law of Large Numbers.

Students compare data and determine the appropriate way to organize the data. They use physical graphs, pictographs, and symbolic graphs to display their data. In addition, they complete a Venn diagram.

Students participate in a lesson to comprehend the concept of probability while rolling dice. They recognize patterns while making observations and recording the data for each roll. Students also review place values while playing a game...

Students discuss tables, multiples, fractions, ratios, and probability while participating in daily activities in this cross-curricular Math lesson using examples from Literature. State standards in Mathematics are addressed over the...

Students evaluate the number of people who travel out of their town to work. They figure out what the percentage of each town's commuting workers is to the number who commute in the region. They plot the percentages on a pie chart.

Students create Post-It note fundamental regions to tesselate. They make tesselations using computer software or websites. They create a jacket design with tesselation and determine the cost of production.

Fifth graders are introduced to the topic of means. Calculating the mean, mode and median, they describe what each set of numbers tell and do not tell about the data. They use a line graph to practice finding the mean. They also use...

Students build and program a car to drive a specific challenge distance.They must at the end of the lesson plan, have the car that stops the closest to a challenge distance.

Young scholars analyze data through graphs. They will complete a class survey on ice cream sundaes and tally and graph the responses. They then analyze the information from the class graph.

Students examine the patterns in Pascal's Triangle. In this recognizing lesson, students view a model of Pascal's Triangle and describe the patterns of the multiples. Students identify the shapes that are made within Pascal's Triangle.

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...