Problem solve using exponents. Pupils read One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale and write powers to represent amounts from the story.They compare actual solutions to their predictions and play a game to practice using...

Add 30 sets of mixed fractions that have common denominators. Elementary math minds get plenty of practice with this printable page. You will find the answers provided with the click of a box in the upper left corner of the web page.

This straightforward worksheet simply provides practice subtracting mixed numbers. There are 18 problems to solve, all of which deal with common denominators. Not exciting, but serves its purpose.

In this math worksheet, students look for the answers to the addition with fractions of the same denominator. There is a button at the top of the page for the answers.

Discuss scientific notation with this mathematics lesson. Middle schoolers predict which problem is bigger of two numbers. They analyze the problems by observing the powers of 10 in order to decide which is bigger. This appears to be an...

Sixth graders practice Least Common Multiple in fractions. For this fraction lesson, 6th graders look at two different fractions and find a common denominator. They sing a song to memorize mean, median, and mode. 

Students 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 from the...

Pupils use the colors in their fraction circles to answer short answer questions about fractions. In this fractions lesson plan, students count the colors of their fraction circles and add them together to make fractions.

In this math activity, students find the solutions to the problems using addition for the mixed numbers. The answers are used to complete the coded message.

Investigate simplifying rational expressions. Learners define rational expressions, review how numerators and denominators are polynomials and complete several problems using a checklist to ensure they don't skip any steps. Work can be...

Recipies are a natural medium for using fractions in real-world problems. This delicious activity has learners adapting the ingredients for coconut and chocolate chip macaroons, a Passover treat, for fewer and more cookies than the...

Middle schoolers add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. They find the square and the cube of numbers. They create a game incorporating computation on rational numbers. Everyone works together to write and evaluate...

Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and discuss using...

Fourth graders practice a wide range of strategies for solving addition and subtraction problems containing decimal fractions. They add and subtract fractions, decimals and integers while generalizing the properties of operations with...

Learners solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems that focus on serving size and counting 5 A Day.

Second graders explore how to incorporate a new type of technology, the cash register and/or a calculator, as a motivational tool for solving real life problems. They practice estimating money and counting back change from $20.00.

Fifth graders add fractions. After a class discussion on real life application of fractions, the teacher uses fractions strips to model adding fractions. In pairs, 5th graders model adding fractions by drawing diagrams. They justify...

Students explore the concept of multiplication by using pizza. They read an article discussing how math is used everyday. They try to determine how many pizzas they would need to feed the class.

Find the best protein-packed cereal. The short assessment task covers equivalent and comparing ratios within a context. Pupils determine the cereal with the highest ratio of protein. A rubric helps teachers with point allotments for...

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...

In this number sense worksheet, 5th graders solve 37 problems based on a given number. Students are asked to round the number, identify the number as even or odd and add 100 to the number.

In this simple past tense worksheet, students use words and phrases given to form positive sentences in the given tense. Answers may be submitted online for review. ESL appropriate but not exclusive.

Students practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction instructional activity, students solve story problems regarding the delivery of consumer goods.

Students play a math game which assesses their mastery of selecting the appropriate operation to solve specific problems.