Curated OER
Rating Systems
Your favorite sports team is ranked #1. How do the powers that be determine this rating? Learn how ratings are mathematically computed using probability concepts, from the Elo Rating System for chess to the Rating Percentage Index for...
Illustrative Mathematics
How Many Cells Are in the Human Body?
Investigating the large numbers of science is the task in a simple but deep activity. Given a one-sentence problem set-up and some basic assumptions, the class sets off on an open-ended investigation that really gives some...
The New York Times
Understanding the Mathematics of the Fiscal Cliff
What exactly is the fiscal cliff? What are the effects of changing income tax rates and payroll tax rates? Your learners will begin by reading news articles and examining graphs illustrating the "Bush tax cuts" of 2001 and 2003. They...
Illustrative Mathematics
Rectangle Perimeter 1
Creating an expression to represent the perimeter of a rectangle is a fundamental beginning skill in learning how to use and define variables. This activity starts with the basics and can be followed up with additional tasks.
Illustrative Mathematics
Voting for Two, Variation 1
The votes are in and your mathematicians are going to calculate how many votes each candidate received. Three different solution choices are given, depending on which method is taught. Have your learners set up a table, compute parts, or...
Curated OER
Area of the Lawn Project
Students calculate simple area calculations in real-life situations. They determine simple wage computations. They use critical thinking skills. They demonstrate their ability to use writing in order to express mathematical thoughts and...
Science Friday
Make a Model of a Home Made From Shipping Containers
Build a scale model of a home built out of shipping containers. A hands-on activity has scholars watch a video about a home built from shipping containers and then design their own home. They build scale models of their designed homes...
Curated OER
Sitting across from Each Other
What is the probability that two randomly seated people will be across from each other at a square table? Check learners' understanding of theoretical probability and compound events with this short assessment. A great opportunity to...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Big Top Carnival Caper
Help the Math Maven figure out how much money it will cost to give a balloon to every tenth person riding the Ferris wheel. Includes a PDF.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Cuckoo Caper
The famous Clockenheimer Cuckoo is missing from Clockenheimer Clocks on Main Street! Help Math Maven get it back by solving a math riddle.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Hatcher Hotel Heist
Help Math Maven solve this mystery! Items are missing from several hotel rooms, but some addition and subtraction clues have been left behind. Use your skills to figure out where the thief will strike next!
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: Mystery at the Peculiar Zoo
Use this site to sharpen your multiplication and division skills and solve a zoo mystery.
Other
Elementary Math Worksheets
Print out different math practice sheets on the same topic as needed. A variety of practice sheets in the areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are available.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Math Crossword Slice Special Test
Use this interactive math crossword puzzle to build number sense skills. Simply fill in the missing numbers based on the operation. Immediate feedback given to responses.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Ntcm: Math Challenge: Perplexing Percentages
Test your bargin shopping skills by figuring out which discount offers the greatest savings. A one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series that focuses on understanding and calculating percentages. Connections...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: The Multiplication Table
This multiplication table has multiplication facts through 9 X 9 and also lets students practice them.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Farmer Fred's Counting Farm
Add and rhyme with Farmer Fred, then use the activity sheet to work through some more farm addition. The teacher's guide and extra challenges will be helpful in lesson planning.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Good Bye Training Wheels!
Take a bike ride with Max and add up the miles he has traveled. Use the teacher's guide, activity sheet, and extra challenges to create an engaging learning experience!
Teaching Treasures Publications
Teaching Treasures: Year Two Math (Page 1)
Improve your computation skills using this interactive worksheet. Review two digit addition and subtraction facts. This worksheet gives students immediate feedback and is a suitable tool for short assessments or independent practice.
Teaching Treasures Publications
Teaching Treasures: Year Two Math (Page 3)
Review basic addition and subtraction facts using this interactive worksheet. Problems are presented in horizontal format and offer immediate feedback. With only ten problems, this worksheet could also be used for a quick review or short...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Card Castle Addition
Use this site to see how Max and Ruthie built a castle inside Max's room! Teachers will want to look through the extra challenges and the teacher's guide to help with creating engaging lesson plans.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Addition Facts Adding 3 and 4
Practice your 3 and 4 addition facts using this online game from AAAMath.com. Running totals of correct and incorrect answers, as well as a percent score of your correct answers are shown to you while you play.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Addition Facts: Adding 9 and 10
Use this online game to practice your 9 and 10 addition facts. A percent score of your correct answers, as well as running totals of correct and incorrect answers are given while you play.
Teaching Treasures Publications
Teaching Treasures: Year Five Math (Page 2)
Use this interactive worksheet for practice or assessment of basic computation skills. Problems covering all four operations are included such as four-digit addition and subtraction and multiplication and division facts through twelve...