This short handout addresses the concept of slope in two different ways: geometrically and analytically. Start with a brief description of slope, then use graphical representations to compare positive vs. negative slope and zero vs....

Students complete activities to learn how to add fractions. In this fractions lesson, students complete a set of prior knowledge questions for fractions. Students then review fraction vocabulary while solving a fraction word problem.

In this fractions worksheet, 6th graders utilize 1 or 3 techniques and/or methods to simplify 8 fractions. Students simplify equivalent fractions.

Students study the concept of fraction using mathematical reasoning. In this problem solving fraction lesson, students use various methods to explain their reasoning in solving fractions. Students use a number of different prompts to...

Third graders improve their fractions skills by playing a game using dice and pattern blocks. Additional resources include several books dealing with fractions, such as "Eating Fractions" and "Gator Pie." Another activity for students...

Students multiply and divide fractions. In this math lesson, students are given explicit visual instruction of how to work with fractions. Intended for learning disabled students, the teacher demonstrates how to manipulate the numbers by...

In this fractions worksheet, students name fractions that are represented by colored pieces of pies and pictures. Students complete 7 problems.

In this mathematics worksheet, students use an inequality sign or an equal sign to compare each of the fractions illustrated on the sheet. There are ten problems to solve.

For this dividing fractions worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include various fractions. First, they multiply the number by the reciprocal of the fraction shown. Then, students simplify the resulting fraction if...

In this fraction worksheet, learners solve 10 different problems that include solving various types of fractions with different operations. First, they perform the required operations in each problem and then they reduce each answer to...

Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson plan 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...

In this math worksheet, students practice computing the errors for rounding off and use the skill of analysis to find the true solutions.

In this square units worksheet, 3rd graders complete word problems about the amount of square units shown. Students complete 10 problems.

In this math activity, learners practice converting binary numbers from one base to another. Then they read the related vocabulary definitions.

In this machine representation of a number instructional activity, students explore definitions such as floating-point, round-off error, binary representation of a number, mantissa, and sign bit. They identify significant digits and...

Never forget how to add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions with a two-page document detailing each operation. 

Middle schoolers identify proper, improper fractions, and mixed numbers.  They reduce fractions to their lowest terms. They add and subtract fractions with different denominators, and multiply and divide fractions, as well as...

Reinforce fraction instruction with an informative worksheet equipped to provide independent practice, as well as guidance and modeling. Support is provided to boost proficiency in finding equivalent fractions, and adding,...

Encourage family participation at home with a reference tool designed to support learners' practice of simplifying fractions. Two pages offer detailed descriptions and labeled examples. 

After completing an assessment task where they express numbers as the difference of squares (i.e., 9 = 5^2 – 4^2), class members note any patterns that they see in the problems.

Your learners will enjoy playing a game as a motivator to learning and remembering the adding and subtracting of fractions.

If you are teaching fractions to elementary learners this year, this Singapore Math presentation is essential to your curriculum. It addresses several basic fractions concepts in conceptual terms and figures, making each idea accessible...

Encourage at-home assistance with a reference sheet designed to provide parents and guardians with the information they need to help their child divide fractions. Three pages offer detailed descriptions and labeled examples.    

Introduce your class to the order of operations. Included here is a reading passage that explains the concepts and provides an example and five related questions for individuals to answer.