Practice real-world application of decimals by viewing the U.S. National Debt Clock online and discussing the level of outstanding debt. A skit, vocabulary, and various other resources are available.

Students use manipulative to identify the ones and tens digit in a number, use pictorial representation to identify the ones and tens digit in a number and determine the value of a number given tens and ones.

A short video introduces place value in addition and subtraction. As a class, your students identify all even numbers up to one hundred and explain the pattern. They use addition strategies to fill in the missing numbers on the number grid.

Elementary schoolers use their understanding of place value to develop a strategy for a number game. In this lesson plan, pupils use place value to play "100 or Bust" and figure out a good winning strategy. These kinds of math games are...

Students explore grouping. In this math lesson plan, students brainstorm ways to efficiently count the items in their pile and discuss the methods used. Students use a place value chart and practice regrouping ones to tens.

Fifth graders explore number meanings and their relationship. Using place value clues and base-ten blocks, 5th graders build a models of numbers and determine their value. To reinforce number relationship, students participate in a...

Students use various manipulatives and play a game to practice place value and to help them visually see how many "ten" is.

Test young mathematicians' knowledge with an assessment aligned to California's fifth grade state standards. The exam covers a multitude of concepts including fractions and decimals, positive and negative numbers, measurement; and...

First graders participate in two place value games for review. In groups, they work together to assess themselves before their test over place values. They review any questions they have before their assessment.

Fourth graders view CD ads and create a chart about an imaginary CD purchase.  In this CD lesson, 4th graders calculate various cost connected with the CD's at the regular price and on sale. Students write a paragraph about the...

Third graders examine place value in the hundredths place. They use decimals and money for understanding.

Students choose between the operations of addition or subtraction to solve a real life problem. In this addition and subtraction instructional activity, students make a chart of items sold in the school store. Students then work in teams...

Students practice their counting skills. In this counting activity, students discover the Chisanbop method of counting which allows them to quickly count to 99 using their hands.

Students write numbers in expanded form. In this math lesson, students discover what expanded form represents by observng the teacher writing a number in expanded form on the board in a chart. Additionally, students write the...

Pupils write numbers in expanded form. In this expanded form lesson, students are shown a demonstration on the board about writing numbers in expanded form to the hundreds place. A 20-problem worksheet and answer key are included.

Students complete activities to study the value of money. In this money study instructional activity, students read a story about money and discuss how they earn money at home. Students watch a related video clip and create a class book...

Students collect data and graph or chart the information. In this data organization activity, students poll their classmates about certain topics and chart or graph the information to show the results of their research.

Reinforce the concept of fractions and decimals as part of a whole with a activity that begins with a mixed review, then goes into a three problem guided practice, and ends with a collaborative activity. The guided practice and activity...

A game is a great way to learn. Study what makes an integers, their traits, and characteristics. This lesson includes 3 separate activities intended to promote an understanding of integers, whole numbers, and opposites. The class is...

Students create a ticket table illustrating the cost of tickets by alternative transportation. In this number sense lesson, students write number sentences to compare and contrast difference information in their chart. Students figure...

Students study the names and values of different denominations of paper money, count sets of money that include both coins and bills. They complete a money chart, read and solve word problems.

Students explore the concept of writing numbers in expanded form. In this expansion instructional activity, students write numbers in expanded form.

Students explore the concept of writing numbers in expanded form. In this expansion lesson plan, students write numbers in expanded form.

Students read How to Train with a T.Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals and solve math problems.  In this dinosaur math lesson, students write a math story to go with the dinosaur story.  Students discuss the needed strategies. Students...