In this successive approximations learning exercise, students use the Babylonian algorithm to determine the roots of given numbers. They identify the limits of a function, and compute the rate of change in a linear function. This...

In this extrema worksheet, students use graphing calculators and the optimization method to identify the maximum and minimums of a given function. They compute the first and second derivative, and graph the functions. This eight-page...

In this math crossword puzzles worksheet, students compute 100 math problems on a calculator to find the words that belong in the 4 crossword puzzles.

Students act out computation problems. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students act out an addition story and write an addition sentence for it. Students continue this activity and answer the provided questions.

In this distance worksheet, students calculate the lengths of sides and diagonals of figures.  Students also compute lengths in shadow problems.  The solutions are provided by clicking on the "show answers" tab at the bottom of...

In this measure of central tendencies learning exercise, students are given points scored by one person on a basketball team. They find the number of points scored in the 10th game.

In this Rice Krispies worksheet, students examine the paths an ant can take across the outside of a box.  They compute the length of the path.  This one-page worksheet contains one problem.  The answer is provided.

Pupils rotate through work stations where they compute problems of theoretical and experimental probability. In this probability lesson plan, students use simulations of a lottery system.

Students research topics on the internet where probability is relevant. Students study statistics and probability concepts by looking at practical questions that arise in professional sports.

Learners explore the sustainability of our environment, the trend in rising temperatures and the emission of greenhouse cases. Using given data, students test and construct a confidence interval and the difference between two population...

Students view vinegar eels under a microscope at different magnifications. They use a DigiScope with the camera attachment in place of the eyepiece. Students count the number of thrashing movements in 10 seconds. They repeat this three...

Students add and subtract decimal numbers. Using a specified website, students play an addition game. As they solve problems on the website, students may check their answers. Students play the game on the internet, and then perform...

On this algebra worksheet, students complete 20 computation problems involving multiplying exponents by exponents. Answers can be checked by selecting the link at the end of the page.

For this area worksheet, students compute the area of each of ten specified shapes. Seven of the shapes are quadrilaterals, one is a circle, and two shapes are triangles.

Students explore adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers in the context of money. In this computation lesson, students use play money and IOU's to model various mathematical algorithms.

Students use degrees and compute the amplitude and period of twelve functions. They graph each function on an included coordinate grid.

Fourth graders describe weather data using the mean, median and mode. In this mean, median and mode lesson, 4th graders understand how to calculate data using mean, median and mode and why they would use each one.

Students explore the concept of linear regression. In this linear regression lesson plan, students do a Barbie bungee activity where they collect linear data. Students plot their data using a scatter plot. Students determine a line of...

Students explore the concept of the associative, commutative, and distributive properties. In the associative, commutative, and distributive properties lesson, students discuss real world examples of each property. Students demonstrate...

Students define GDP and collect data on a country's budget. In this economics lesson, students differentiate between real and nominal GDP. This activity contains an answer key to the activities.  

Young scholars practice figuring percentages by solving written shopping problems.  In this consumer math lesson, students read several scenarios dealing with items on sale and must figure out the new price.  Young scholars...

In this volume worksheet, students read the measurements of triangular prisms.  They use the given information to compute the volume of triangular prisms.  This two-page worksheet contains six word problems.  Answers are...

Young scholars work on multiplication problems. In this hands-on math lesson, students practice the concept of multiplication through manipulatives, arrays, pictures, and drawings. They discover other ways of learning multiplication...

Students examine what Eratosthenes is and the history behind him.  In this earth instructional activity students complete a hands on activity to repeat Eratosthenes' experiment.