Public Schools of North Carolina
Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 5
Looking for a way to challenge the problem-solving abilities of your young mathematicians? Then look no further. This collect of newsletter worksheets engages learners with a variety of interesting word problems that cover topics ranging...
Public Schools of North Carolina
Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 4
Fresh off the press, these math newsletters will challenge the problem solving skills of your young mathematicians. With an incredibly wide variety of questions covering the topics of arithmetic and geometry, these unique...
EngageNY
Using Permutations and Combinations to Compute Probabilities
Now that we know about permutations and combinations, we can finally solve probability problems. The fourth installment of a 21-part module has future mathematicians analyzing word problems to determine whether permutations or...
EngageNY
Solving Area Problems Using Scale Drawings
Calculate the areas of scale drawings until a more efficient method emerges. Pupils find the relationship between the scale factor of a scale drawing and the scale of the areas. They determine the scale of the areas is the square of the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Leo Lionni’s Little Blue and Little Yellow
Students use the Internet to research the author Leo Lionni, then rewrite and illustrate one of his stories.
Curated OER
Estimation and Approximation
In this estimation and approximation worksheet, students estimate multiplication and division problems containing decimals. They measure given objects, determine the possible error, the lower bound and the upper bound. Students gather...
Scholastic
Magnet Subtraction
Mini mathematicians use magnets to complete subtraction sentences. They choose a number of objects with the magnet and subtract the number from the total objects. Have them create number sentences as they fish for magnets.
Curated OER
Moles Worksheet
In this chemistry worksheet, students identify and write how many significant figures they would use for each problem. Then they round the answers to the appropriate number of significant figures. Finally, students calculate the mass of...
Curated OER
Venn Diagram and Shape Sorting Lesson Plan
Students use Venn diagrams to represent classifications of shapes and to use counting arguments to find the number of objects in a given set.
Curated OER
Adding Two-digit Numbers Using Dimes and Pennies
First graders study money. In this addition lesson, 1st graders count and add two-digit numbers using dimes and pennies.
Curated OER
Number Arrangements
In this math worksheet, students examine 12 bubbles with dots in the center. Collaborating with a partner, students find all the bubbles that show six dots the same color. Students do the same for the rest; coloring the sets that show...
Curated OER
ABC...1, 2, 3...Green, Red, Blue...Do You Have a Clue?... IT'S PATTERNS
Second graders view clips from the animated series Math Monsters, and discuss the many ways patterns can be found in the world around us. Following the video portion of the lesson, 2nd graders visit a variety of Web sites to assess their...
Curated OER
Junk Yard Math
Third graders explore the process of place value and subtraction through regrouping and borrowing exercises. Several activities using manipulatives are utilized in the lesson.
Curated OER
A Chick Called Saturday
Students explain what a calendar is all about in terms of time measurement. They clearly communicate in oral, artistic, written and nonverbal forms.
Curated OER
Playing with Tens and Ones
First graders complete a number of activities that increase their number sense and use of simple operations. They use dice and worksheets to make two-digit numbers and to record them, they count by tens and ones, and order numbers using...
Curated OER
Make a 100
Second graders develop an understanding of 100 and the quantity for which it stands and examine the relationship between 100 and 10 by estimating the number of jelly beans in a jar.
Curated OER
Dino Cylinders
Students investigate the capacity of containers using small dinosaur figures as the unit of measure. They work with a number of different shaped containers to compare the capacity as they practice counting the dinosaurs. They complete an...
Curated OER
Christmas Tree
Ask the students for ideas on sorting the decorations so that they could tell someone what was in the box. Students share idea for sorting a box of Christmas decorations so that they could tell someone what was in the box. They share...
Curated OER
CATCH, TAG and RELEASE
Students apply estimation strategies for problem-solving purposes. They become familiar with one aspect of a marine biologist's work.
Curated OER
Let's Learn About Numbers
First graders participate in a variety of drill and practice activities as they study numbers. They play with numbers, write about numbers and have opportunities to manipulate and match up numerals, number words, and sets of objects.
Curated OER
Book Title: 12 Ways to Get to 11 by Eve Merriam
Learners complete activities to explore number sequence. In this number arrangements lesson, students play a game of finger flash and then read the book 12 Ways to Get to 11. Learners count and track the amounts in the book to make an...
Curated OER
Paper Clip Walk
Fifth graders investigate the behavior of magnetism using magnets. They discuss magnetic force, and conduct an experiment, testing how many paper plates can be stacked together before the force of the magnetic field no longer affects a...
Curated OER
Sink or Float?
Students examine how weight and balance can effect if an item sinks or floats. They listen to the book "Who Sank the Boat?" by Pamela Allen, and discuss how the smallest animal sank the boat. Students then conduct an experiment in...
Curated OER
Addition and Subtraction in Center Time
First graders complete center activities as they practice their addition and subtraction skills. They listen to Rick Walton's, "How Many, How Many, How Many" before playing games, and completing addition and subtraction worksheets at...