Build upon linear functions to learn about quadratics. The lesson plan introduces the concept of zeros for quadratic functions and makes the connection to the linear factors of the function. It presents quadratics in both graphical and...

Make the connections between area, tiling, and multiplication. A performance task and associated unit presents the concept of area and makes the connection to multiplication. Pupils work through three major sections of instruction that...

Watch scholars' understanding of fractions bloom. The resource presents a performance task where the fractions are equal parts from the same whole, and mathematicians must use them to solve problems about a grade level garden. Teachers...

A probability activity presents a lottery game as an idea for a fundraiser. Pupils analyze the game to determine the number of possible outcomes, then determine whether the game would be a good way to raise funds and to support...

This is how long we mow the lawn together. The assessment requires the class to work with combining ratios and proportional reasoning. Pupils determine the unit rate of mowers and calculate the time required to mow a lawn if they work...

Thirty at the party won't cost any more than twenty-five. The assessment task provides a scenario for the cost of a party where the initial fee covers a given number of guests. The class determines the cost for specific numbers of guests...

The class braids irrational numbers, Pythagoras, and perimeter together. The mini-assessment requires scholars to use irrational numbers and the Pythagorean Theorem to find perimeters of rugs. The rugs are rectangular, triangular,...

Just what does it take to show two rhombuses are similar? The assessment task asks pupils to develop an argument to show that given quadrilaterals are rhombuses. Class members also use their knowledge of similar triangles to show two...

The mean might not always be the best representation of the average. The assessment task has individuals determine the measures of center for the salaries of a company. They determine which of the three would be the best representation...

Keep the math straight and true. Using information learned about angle relationships, pupils determine drawn bearings, or draw a line with a given bearing. The accompanying video provides the definition of a bearing and its three...

Use texts and dances to teach inequalities and equations. A sixth-grade unit covers using variables in equations and inequalities to solve problems. Learners show what they know at the end of the unit using two performance tasks, one...

The Tortoise and the Hare: It's a classic story about the triumph of ... mathematics. A linear equation and quadratic equation give the distances over time for the tortoise and hare. Pupils graph the equations to see when the tortoise...

If you've always wanted to know the perimeter of the state of Oklahoma, now's your chance. A measuring activity has learners use three different sticks to estimate the perimeter of the state. Along the way, they learn how convergent and...

Students create enrichment activities for Geoboards, Napier Rods, and Bean Sticks. This includes annotated links to problem solving Internet Sites.

In this telling time worksheet, students observe pictures of six clocks and identify the time annotated on each one. Afterward, they match digital time to the correct written words. This one-page worksheet contains a total of ten problems.

In this Pythagorean Theorem worksheet, students explore examples and explanations about the Pythagorean Theorem. Afterward, they apply the Pythagorean Theorem to models and real world story problems. This ten-page worksheet contains...

In this fraction addition worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which fractions with unlike denominators are added. There is an annotated example provided on the page.

In this fraction addition worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which fractions with unlike denominators are added. There is an annotated example provided on the page.

In this fraction addition activity, learners solve 10 problems in which fractions with unlike denominators are added. There is an annotated example provided on the page.

For this fraction addition worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which fractions with unlike denominators are added. There is an annotated example provided on the page.

Young scholars draw a ship to scale, and calculate the real life size. They show that measurements on the drawingsare annotated with the distances reported in inches (fractions and decimals), and their real-world equivalents

This learning exercise requires finding the missing number in the equation using addition and subtraction. Students solve four problems. A key is provided.

Learners read the numbers listed in expanded form, standard form, short word form, and word form. They match the descriptions that represent the same numbers.

Youngsters respond to 10 problems that require them to calculate the products of the powers of 10 and write numbers in exponent form.