In this word problem solving strategies worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 11 different problems and questions related to identifying word problems. First, they explain what the problem is telling them to do and what is important....

Students define the terms polygon and perimeter to begin the lesson. Using a calculator, they practice determining the perimeter of various symbols in a painting. They discuss how geometry and art are related to one another.

Young scholars explore math functions by completing a problem solving worksheet in class. In this division lesson plan, students utilize visual aides such as marshmallows and candy to visualize the act of division. Young scholars...

In this word problem worksheet, students endeavor to logically discover the answers to some common-sense equations. Three out of four questions pertain to real-world situations with the fourth asking for number products.

In this math worksheet, students change percents to fractions on five problems. Students complete a table. Students find a given percent of five numbers. They complete five story problems involving percents.

In this calculator worksheet, learners explore place value, standard notation, and exponential notation. They add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative integers with and without a calculator. This three-page worksheet...

In this using extrapolations worksheet, 6th graders use data analysis to answer nine questions about data prediction and extrapolation.

Middle schoolers complete an on line, teacher created, webquest to study the origin of probability, theoretical and simulated probability; computing the probability of two independent events; and mutually exclusive events. They make a...

Middle schoolers study entrepreneurship in space. In this space science lesson, students discuss an article provided and explain why their senses are important to finding opportunities. Middle schoolers list three possible opportunities...

Sixth graders explore scientific observations by analyzing a group of data. In this fingerprint identification lesson, 6th graders identify the reasoning behind fingerprinting and create their own ink fingerprints. Students discuss the...

Slow and steady wins the race? In the assessment task, scholars calculate the rates at which different snails travel in order to find the fastest snail. Hopefully, your class will move much more quickly in finishing the task!

In this fractions worksheet, students solve 12 problems in which simple fractions with unlike denominators are added or subtracted.

Sixth graders play the game 'Powerama 6M,' where they multiply whole numbers by 0.1, 0.001, and 0.001. They go to the Mathfrog website and select 'Powerama 6M'. Students input an answer and then select the check answer button. If an...

Sixth graders, while in the computer lab, participate in the game Mission Magnetite where they utilize percents and fractions to stop Hacker from dropping magnetite on Motherboard Central. They follow the instructions precisely as they...

Sixth graders, while in the computer lab, participate in the game, Practicing Ratios, where they must calculate one missing term of a ratio. They complete all the puzzles, view their scores and then complete a paper copy of the follow-up...

Students find examples of the Golden Ratio on the human body through measurement. Additionally, students learn about the use of the Golden Ratio and the Golden Rectangle in art and architecture. A very interesting lesson for the students!

Students recognize the fractional values of window panes as part of the whole window. In this window panes lesson, students listen to a story about window panes and sing a song. Students look at pictures of windows and write fractions...

Learners practice their multiplication skills by playing a game. They play the online interactive game Powerama 5M where they multiply numbers by 10, 100, 1000 and 10 000. Afterward, they complete a paper based worksheet for assessment.

Middle and high schoolers explore the concepts of architectural rigidity. They analyze a variety of polygons, and explain why some shapes add more strength to structures than others. The PBS video, "Building Big," is utilized in this plan.

With instructions to adapt the activities for any grade K-12, any teacher can incorporate the concept of scale into the classroom with a simple, yet effective lesson.

Learners enjoy making 3-D figures while learning about rectangular prisms, pyramids, vertices, edges, and faces. After a lecture/demo, students use marshmallows, toothpicks and a worksheet imbedded in this lesson to create 3 dimensional...

Quick! Snap up the lesson. Scholars first use an online app to collect data on reaction times by clicking a button when the color of a box changes. They then plot and analyze the data by considering measures of center, measures of...

How many cars would be involved in a traffic jam 12 miles long? A slightly ambiguous writing prompt gives learners the opportunity to practice making reasonable assumptions to tackle a real-life problem. Few details are given, so they...

A real-world approach to common multiples asks learners to find different groups of flowers based on their multiples. Useable as a class activity or independent exercise, they will have to organize their thoughts to explain the totals of...