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.

Students work together to identify items sent to landfills. They summarize percentages of the different items found in landfills. They create a pizza pie graph of all of the components found in landfills.

Students read, write, and identify different coin combinations and use this information in real-world situations.

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

Second graders rotate through various centers designed to practice consumer math skills. They complete a task card at stations simulating consumer transactions that would take place at toy store, grocery store, restaurant or school store.

Fifth graders read postcards and find their locations on maps. They use the pictures and text on the postcards to write about imaginary vacations. They compute the mileage and compare it to TripMaker data.

Second graders explore the inverse relationship of addition and subtraction in a "hands-on" activity based on the fact families of ones, twos and threes.

Second graders practice the multiples of three as an introduction to multiplying by three.

Students identify nouns, adjectives, and verbs from the newspaper. They create a math story problem, then create a comic strip using dialogue from words found in the newspaper.

Third graders create addition and subtraction word problems for a partner to solve using marbles. They explain whether the problem is an addition, subtraction, "take away", "have and need", compare or "what is the rest" type problem.

Students explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations lesson, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. Students investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity worksheets.

Students explore the concept of solving two-step equations. In this solving two-step equations lesson, students watch a short video about solving equations. Students view a PowerPoint presentation about solving two-step equations....

Students pretend they are about to buy their first new car. They must do all the calculations necessary to estimate the cost of purchasing the car. They see that the math they learn in school really does have real-life applications.

Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.

Young scholars practice cooking by following recipe instructions.  In this measuring lesson, students read food recipes and collect the materials needed to make one batch, then double the recipe to create twice as much food....

This video tutorial reviews how to add mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators. The lesson includes detailed examples.

The purpose of this task is to help students realize there are different ways to add mixed numbers and is most appropriate for use in an instructional setting. The two primary ways one can expect students to add are converting the mixed...

This site is provided for by Visual Fractions. Add mixed numbers with like denominators using circles. Click on the "Explain" button to understand the answer.

Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with common (like) denominators. Some items require regrouping. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Students watch a video lesson about adding mixed numbers. The tutorial includes detailed examples that demonstrate two methods for solving.

Tutorial demonstrates how to add and subtract fractions.

Students learn how to add mixed numbers with like fractional parts.

Boost your ability to add number line fractions with unlike denominators with this interactive math game. A basic understanding of factors is key to success. Instructions with detailed examples are easily accessible.

Do math calculations with mixed numbers (mixed fractions) performing operations on fractions, whole numbers, integers, mixed numbers, mixed fractions, and improper fractions. This calculator can add, subtract, multiply and divide mixed...