Have your class design their own mathematical study aids. Learners collaborate in groups on the design of tri-fold presentation describing the relationships between mathematical computations. Then, they write a business letter to the...

Leanrers observe models of fractions and use a calculator to represent numbers as decimals, fractions, and percents. They participate in calculator activities to view different representations of the same number.

Examine ratios and proportions in several real-world scenarios. Children will calculate unit rates, work with proportions and percentages as they plan a party, purchase produce, and take a tally. This lesson plan recommends five...

It's never too early to learn about grocery budgeting. Middle schoolers delve into the world of consumer math with a lesson that focuses on both healthy choices and real-world math applications. Groups work together to form a grocery...

Students research additional information about questions on their worksheet. In this energy activity, students develop visual aids of their proposed solution to the problem. They present their work in class.

Students explore number sense by creating a math presentation in class. In this parts of a whole lesson, students define and discuss the relationship between fractions, decimals and percentages before completing a problem worksheet in...

Students explore the relationships between fractions, decimals, and percents in a real-world context. They examine examples of percents from magazines and newspapers, and create posters that depict the use of percents in articles and...

Seventh graders create a video of different formats to deliver a presentation of a math concept such as square roots, decimals, fractions, and more. In this math presentation lesson plan, 7th graders can plan a rap video, story,...

Young mathematicians represent recorded information in decimal form. In this decimals lesson, learners play a "classroom friendly" basketball game in which pupils take 10 shots. Number of shots made out of 10 is recorded as a fraction...

Students explore numbers, computation, ratios, proportions, probabilities, statistics, and money in this six lessons unit. Practical applications in the real world are emphasized through an interactive approach to math in these lessons.

Learners work in groups to show understanding of the relationship between fractions, decimals, percentages, and the application of ratios and proportions. In this decimals, fractions, and percents lesson plan, students use real life...

Students practice the concepts behind fractions, decimals, and percents by using sports statistics on baseball cards. In this baseball math lesson, students use fractions and estimation to calculate statistics. Students calculate batting...

Young scholars use quilt patterns to illustrate ratios. In this fractions lesson, students color quilt patterns using given fractions and ratios of colors. A finished "quilt" is assembled from the work of the young scholars. This is an...

Fourth graders study fractions. In this fractions lesson, 4th graders define fraction-related vocabulary words. Students use beads to study fractions. Students draw shapes to study fraction equivalency and brainstorm fractions they use...

Students use candy to explore fractions and percentages.

Double click that mouse because you just found an amazing lesson! This cross-curricular Ornithology lesson incorporates literature, writing, reading informational text, data collection, scientific inquiry, Internet research, art, and...

Students work together to choose a favorite food that can be divided. Using construction paper, they draw a picture of the food and take turns erasing it to determine how much of it is left. They must include all equations, fractions and...

Young mathematicians record and analyze data. They will take attendance for their class and compare to other days. Then discuss ways to count who is present. They may also show the amount of students present using fractions.

How much land does a parcel hold? How much fertilizer does it take for a field of corn? Pupils answer these questions and more as they apply ratio reasoning and unit analysis. 

Young scholars explore mathematical operations while studying nutrition. In this physical fitness instructional activity, students explore calories, pulse rate, and the circulatory system. Young scholars use mathematical data to create a...

Students explore sale items.  In this money and percent math lesson, students work in groups to locate food ads in the newspaper.  Students identify sales and calculate final prices using percentage discounts.  Students...

Students practice the voting process by taking a group vote using fractions or percents. In this voting process lesson, students review the voting process and vote using hands or a private ballot. Students tally the responses to the vote...

Students convert between fractions, decimals, and percents using money. In this conversions lesson plan, students play with a mock store in class.

Students build knowledge about the number relationships between decimals and percents as it relates to converting decimals into percents. In this decimal and percent activity, students recognize equivalent forms of fractions,...