First graders investigate the differences between shapes.  In this block characteristics instructional activity, 1st graders work in groups to explore blocks, group the blocks by different characteristics, discuss the block...

Students explore algebraic concepts using real life situations.  In this equations lesson, students develop strategies to solve missing number problems. Students participate in a board game based on algebraic equations.

Students explore the value of money. In this money lesson, students investigating combining amounts of money and making change. Students count sets of money and make fair trades. Resources are provided.

For this multi-step word problems worksheet, 5th graders read the information in the word problem about finding yards of cloth used to make pillows. Students follow a multi-step approach to help them solve the problem that uses fraction...

Learners explore how to add and subtract integers. In this integer instructional activity students are broken into groups and participate in an activity that helps them investigate how to add and subtract integers. 

In this counting back one, two and three worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve and answer six word problems and equations.

Eighth graders investigate the concept of combing integers using addition. They begin to comprehend the connection of addition and subtraction. Students also review the concept of positive and negative numbers.

In this counting one, two and three worksheet, students, working with a partner, practice answering seven word problems and equations.

In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders use a circle and write how many for each problem. Then they take a specific number of circles, add a few more and count. Students identify what was the same in the addition sentences.

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

First graders review number facts to illustrate the relationship between addition and subtraction. In this inverse relationship activity, 1st graders write an addition sentence and then invert the numbers to show the subtraction fact.

First graders practice math facts by matching a written fact with a math fact card.

In this making equal groups worksheet, students, working with a partner, study and calculate how to make equal groups through six word problems.

Students sort Valentine candy and create a bar graph with it.

Fifth graders use arrays to show the meaning of multipication in selected situations. They practice using large and small arrays. The lesson plan has numerous activities, which gives students more opportunities to display academic growth.

Fifth graders investigate and practice the foundational math skill of division. They make cognitive connections to how it is related to multiplication. Independent practice is done using the computer program provided by Houghton Mifflin

Sixth graders review equivalent fractions by using folded paper and shading in different amounts. For this fractions lesson plan, 6th graders review fractions with the paper, and then go onto internet sites to practice concepts on...

In this chocolate chip cheesecake worksheet, 7th graders participate in a game with two or more players that involves fractions and chocolate chips.

In this using addition to subtract worksheet, young scholars, working with a partner, practice problem solving six word problems and equations.

In this adding integers practice instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

First graders use patterns in order to identify and recognize even and odd numbers.

First graders identify, create, and label simple patterns.

Students develop algebraic equations to solve problems involving farm animals. They watch a video, use manipulatives to determine the number of birds and pigs on the farm, and create original problems for their classmates to solve.

Students play a game called 'Limit 2' and analyse their moves in order to establish a winning strategy. The subtraction game in this activity is one of a number of games in a unit called 'Analysing games' in the above publication.