Explore the connection between operations with scientific notation and the laws of exponents. Scholars work on a set of word problems involving operations with scientific notation. Along the way, they consider how the laws of exponents...

You have to love lessons that foster problem solving strategies. This one has upper graders devise and employ their own strategy to solve given problems after they have used classics like guess/check, substitution, make a table, and look...

Seventh graders explore number sentences using a variety of strategies making each equation a true sentence. Students examine strategies such as patterns, trial and error, working backwards, and related problems. In groups, 7th graders...

There are many ways to implement this estimation and counting activity. Young mathematicians fill jars with objects to create "mystery jars." Add difficulty by using smaller objects. After counting, learners secretly record their exact...

In this problem-solving learning exercise, students practice problem-solving 2 mathematical word problems involving integers and 4 key steps.

In this rounding practice worksheet, students sharpen their math skills as read tips pertaining to rounding numbers and try the extra practice activities.

A great way to practice ratio and proportion problems. There are three word problems that set the stage, images and table help learners see how each problem is solved. A very useful tool when introducing or reviewing proportions and ratios.

I wouldn't say that making and counting tally marks is the best way to solve a multiplication problems, but this PowerPoint may prove me wrong. Kids solve double-digit multiplication problems using a simplistic grid and tally marks. They...

Kids learn how to use the grid method to solve double by single-digit multiplication problems. They take each double-digit number into its tens and units, place it on the grid, add the multiplier, then solve the problem. There are two...

How does grid or box multiplication work? Kids create a grid on their white boards then copy down the example problem in order to learn a new way to solve triple-digit multiplication. There are 5 practice problems with answers included.

Burgers and salads and sodas, oh my! Scholars use a menu to investigate the Fundamental Counting Principle. They create tree diagrams to illustrate the number of possible choices for each given scenario.

Young math whizzes determine the s utilize the make ten strategy on several of the problems. They come up with sum of twenty addition problems involving three addends.

Learners explore addition fact families. In this addition and subtraction fact family math instructional activity, students click and drag objects on the Smart Board to create visual representations of fact families. Learners use fact...

This presentation introduces division as a form of measurement. Learners measure out equal groups to show how a number is divided. There are three example problems that explain how a person can measure to divide. An interesting way to...

Young scholars use manipulatives to establish quantity. By singing a song titled "Five Little Cookies," students determine which strategy to use to find out how many cookies are left in the bakery shop.

Students illustrate and practice number bonds to 5, 10 and 20. They participate in short warm-up games and then advance to the task related to solving with number bonds. Many strategies of calculation are utilized to help the students...

Students explore multiplying polynomials. They observe solving polynomials using the standard order of operations, FOIL, and the box method. Throughout the demonstration, students explore strategies of solving word problems such as...

Students study the best strategy for winning at the game Mancala. They research the ancient African game and its history and then make one of their own (both with the instructions, game board and pieces) to play with their classmates to...

In this elapsed time worksheet, learners read facts about time such as there are 60 seconds in 1 minute, and read tips for computing elapsed time both when going from am to pm, and within the morning or afternoon. They practice adding...

In this number sequence worksheet, students examine 6 number sequences and fill in 1 missing number in each sequence. Next, students use the strategy of counting by ten to complete 5 different number sequences.

There is an excellent strategy for learners to use when faced with a word problem that uses fractions. This presentation shows how to draw a diagram of the fractions in the problem in order to get a visual representation. Although brief,...

How tall can your tower get? Implement shapes, building strategies, teamwork, and prediction in this interactive tower activity. Learners discuss past experiences with stacking materials, recalling ways they kept it from falling over....

Wow, that's a lot of stars! Learners count 101 stars from an array of five rows. This resource would work best projected since the explanation is on it. Also, if you do this as a whole-class problem, you can have pupils share strategies...

How many more gallons of fuel does Mr. George need to fill his car to capacity? This word problem uses the unknown addend strategy to get scholars subtracting and thinking about the relationship between mathematical...