Use paper strips or models to relate division problems to division of fraction problems. Since the materials can be broken up, it helps them to show how they can complete repeated subtraction with fractions and not just whole numbers.

Students investigate chemical reactions involved in making a blueprint. In this blueprint paper lesson plan, students expose blueprint paper with writing that has been soaked in a solution of potassium ferricyanide and iron (III)...

In this whole numbers worksheet, students fill in different charts asking about the place value of various whole numbers. Students complete 8 problems.

Middle schoolers are introduced to fractions, including operations with fractionsm converting fractions to decimals and percents. They are provided with activities that provide ample practice opportunities to reinforce the information...

In this wind worksheet students study a wind rose and graphs for Boston and answer several short answers on prevailing winds. 

Students translate between verbal and algebraic expressions. After folding paper into four sections (multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction), students list code words under the appropriate section title. Next, they...

Magic squares are interesting objects in both mathematics proper and in recreational mathematics. So they are objects that children should have heard about and experienced. The problems in this sequence give students the opportunity to...

Eighth graders engage in a lesson that is concerned with the properties associated with 8th grade Algebra. They solve problems using a variety of contexts and participate in using real world problems to create context. Students...

Seventh graders determine the difference between prime and composite numbers. On a Website, they discover a method to identify all the prime numbers up to 100 and also complete several online activities. Once they have discussed the...

In this interactive, use logic to solve riddles involving flea circus high jumps. Then, add two consecutive jumps and place them on a vertical number line. This often requires you to find equivalent fractions with common denominators....

Students add and subtract plays on a football field to practice working with negative and positive integers on the number line.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find sums of integers by using a number line. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...

In this interactive, students add and subtract plays on a football field to practice working with negative and positive integers on the number line. Each set of randomized drives consists of seven to nine plays and ends with a touchdown....

Sixth graders work with a number line and football to model adding and subtracting integers.

Practice writing addition and subtraction equations to match number line diagrams. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find sums of integers by using a number line. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...

Practice more challenging problems where you identify positive and negative integers on a number line that doesn't have zero labeled. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...

Students identify, compare, add, subtract, and multiply integers using a number line.

In this interactive, use logic to solve riddles involving a wallaby jumping contest. Add two consecutive jumps and place them on a number line, finding equivalent fractions and common denominators to do so. Backward jumps represent...

In this interactive, use logic to solve riddles involving a jumping frog contest. Add two consecutive jumps by one frog and place the jumps on the number line, finding equivalent fractions with common denominators to do so. Numbers are...

In this activity, students can use the number line to add integers and to justify and support the rules they develop.

Practice working through addition and subtraction problems using the number line. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Gain an understanding of how to add and subtract integers by viewing examples and a video lesson. [0:56]

Practice solving challenging negative number addition and subtraction problems. Number line models, variables, and absolute value come together to push your knowledge of negative numbers even deeper (maybe even below zero!). Students...