National Research Center for Career and Technical Education
Health Science: Back to Basics
This instructional activity focuses on unit conversion, proportions, ratios, exponents, and the metric system. Discuss measurement with your math class and demonstrate how to solve several health-science word problems. Give learners a...
Noyce Foundation
Cat Food
Determine the right mix of cans of cat food. The resource consists of an assessment task to determine the cost to feed two cats for a specific number of days and requires scholars to interpret remainders within a context. The resource...
American Statistical Association
Armspans
Young mathematicians collect data on the arm spans of classmates. Then they sort the data by measures of center, spread, and standard deviation. Finally, they compare groups, such as boys and girls, to interpret any differences.
Curated OER
Build Your Dream Science Lab
Would your ideal science lab be filled with bubbling beakers and zapping Tesla coils? Or would it contain state-of-the-art computer technology and data analysis? Dream big with an innovative lesson that connects math and language arts...
Curated OER
Candy Machine
Using the concept of a candy vending machine, young mathematicians explore the sugar ratios found in different types of candy. Using the provided information, class members calculate and compare different ratios in order to find the...
Cabrillo College
Elementary Algebra
Hello Algebra! If you're in need of a resource with a books worth of examples and practice problems, this is it. Some topics include linear equations, polynomials and exponents, rational expressions, quadratic equations, and a great...
Curated OER
Comparing Ratios
Students solve problems using ratio and proportion. In this math comparison lesson plan, students identify methods used to solve and compare ratio and proportion in the real world. They apply criss cross multiplying to solve their problems.
Curated OER
Indirect Measurement
Students measure and apply their knowledge of proportion to solve problems. In this geometry activity, students measure using a meter stick, small mirror and measuring tape. They compare and contrast their measurements to objects outside...
Curated OER
Geometry Exploration Basic Trig Functions
Tenth graders solve for missing sides on a triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders are introduced to basic trigonometry functions as they solve problems of right triangles. They discuss the formulas...
Curated OER
Monopoly Graphs
Students relate the concepts of linear functions to the game of monopoly. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems with ratio and proportion. They collect data and graph it.
Curated OER
Fashion Sense and Dollar Wise
Students 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, students use real life consumer...
Curated OER
From Trees to Paper
Sixth graders investigate logging and the process of paper making. In this forestry lesson, 6th graders analyze pictures of trees being processed into the paper they use everyday. Students solve and create math problems based on...
Curated OER
Complex Area Problems
Students calculate the area of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students find the area of complex polygons. They solve word problems using rates and distances.
Math Mammoth
Understanding Percent
In this understanding percent learning exercise, students fill in the missing parts for examples of number of colored parts and total numbers and use them to complete charts and rewrite sentences using the exact amount of things and...
Curated OER
Evaluating Definite Integrals with Substitution
Students evaluate and define limits using substitution. For this calculus lesson, students apply the use of Integrals to explore Newton's law of Cooling. They solve rate and temperature problems using Integrals.
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Fractions
Students solve problems with fractions without using a calculator. In this algebra instructional activity, students practice reducing, converting, adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions. They apply the use of fractions to the real...
CK-12 Foundation
CK-12 Middle School Math Concepts - Grade 6
Twelve chapters cover a multitude of math concepts found in the Common Core standards for sixth grade. Each title provides a brief explanation of what you will find inside the chapter—concepts from which you can click on and learn more...
Curated OER
Similar Triangles
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the missing side and angle of a triangle. They identify the different ratio and proportion of the sides of a triangle.
Curated OER
Going Up Or Coming Down
Students find the percent of increase or percent of decrease. Through a teacher demonstration, they examine the methods of calculating percentages. Students solve real life problems.
Math Mammoth
Expressions
In this math activity, students solve the expressions with using the values of the variables to find the solutions. They also solve the set of proportions.
Curated OER
Scale
Students apply concepts of scales to solve problems. In this geometry instructional activity, students solve real world problems using scales, proportions and ratios. They predict the actual size of a model given the scale drawings.
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Side Splitter Triangles
Students investigate the side splitter theorem. In this geometry lesson plan, students estimate and solve problems dealing with ratios and proportions. They identify angles created by lines that are parallel.
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