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Finding Sales Tax

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate sales tax. Following a teacher demonstration, they find sales tax and the total cost of items. In groups, classmates choose items from a menu that they would like to purchase. Each student figures the sales...
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Using A Checkbook

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover how to correctly write a check, fill out a deposit slip, and use a check register. They explain the concept of balancing a checkbook. After a lecture/demo, students use handouts imbedded in this plan to practice using...
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Conversions: Metrics Made Easy

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students convert standard units of measurement to metric units using tape measures, meter sticks, rulers, and online conversion calculators.
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Where In the World Are We?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read postcards and find their locations on maps. They use the pictures and text on the postcards to write about imaginary vacations. They compute the mileage and compare it to TripMaker data.
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Going Whole Hog

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students participate in a game in which they compare fractions and graph the fractions.
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Determining Angle Measure with Parallel Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers observe and solve examples of corresponding angle postulates, alternate interior angle theorems, and exterior and consecutive angles. They complete the Determining Angle Measure With Parallel Lines worksheet.
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Is Your Square Complete?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice solving quadratic equations using a form called Complete the Square.
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Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore fractions. They use Skittles and M&M's to practice adding and subtracting fractions. Students review the numerator and the denominator of fractions. They count the number of each color of Skittles and M&M's...
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Number Books

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners construct a book to illustrate number concepts. They write their numbers on a sheet of paper. Students in grade 1 discuss counting to 100 by different numbers. Pupils in grades (2-4) write basic addition or subtraction story...
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Bon Voyage Math

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the cost of throwing a party.  In this cost of throwing a party instructional activity, 6th graders have to throw a going away party for 2 exchange students given a $350 budget.  Students work in...
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Is That a Plan? Problem-Solving: Using Diagrams and Models

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Student solve problems using a flow chart. They solve real-world problems by using a diagram or model. They create their own diagrams for problem-solving. They explain how they drew the diagram and solved the problem.
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Money Circulation: A Story of Trade and Commerce

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the meaning, symbolism, and value of the quarter. They determine the percentage of total monetary value held in quarters and graph the results. Students infer about the U.S. Mint's distrubution of coins. They...
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Measures of Central Tendency: Pages 178-183

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this math worksheet, young scholars find the mean, median and mode for 2 stem and leaf tables, 4 number sets. Students also find a set of numbers for given mean, median and mode.
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Mode, Median, and Mean

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students define mode, median and mean, and perform mathematical operations to determine these 3 terms. In this statistics/math instructional activity, students practice memory strategies to help distinguish between mode, median, and...
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Spaceship Math Addition XAll Problems Practice Version 1

For Students 1st
For this addition worksheet, 1st graders find the sums to 40 single digit addition problems. They regroup as needed while practicing basic addition facts.
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Multiplication Table: Facts From 1-12

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this multiplication worksheet, students complete a multiplication table with facts from 1- 12. There are some numbers provided as hints.
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Fill- In Multiplication Grid Problems 30% Open

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this multiplication worksheet, students fill in a multiplication chart with products from the factors 1 to 12. The chart is 70% filled in and students supply the remaining products.
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Tangram Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore tangram puzzles. In this tangram fraction lesson, students read Grandfather Tang and then practice solving tangram puzzles. Students identify fractions of the pieces of the tangram puzzles and then create a design using...
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Sales Tax and Discounts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the concept of sales tax and discounts. In this sales tax and discounts lesson plan, students pretend to gamble in groups to win fake money. Young scholars must tax their winnings. Students collect receipts. Young...
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice adding and subtracting fractions. In this addition lesson, 3rd graders use paper fraction kits made from colored construction paper and complete several fraction problems on the chalkboard.
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Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of the associative, commutative, and distributive properties. In the associative, commutative, and distributive properties lesson plan, students discuss real world examples of each property. Students...
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Sorting Nets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore sorting networks.  In this computer science lesson, students problem solve as they investigate a parallel processing sorting network. 
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Alphabet & Number Books for Young Children

For Teachers 1st
First graders create either an alphabet or number book using Kid Pix software. In this alphabet and/or number unit, 1st graders design a themed alphabet and/or number book using the Kid Pix software over the course of three weeks....
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Fractions

For Teachers 6th
  Students practice measurement.  In this fractions lesson, 6th graders measure volume of a liquid, e.g. 1/5 liter, and learn the vocabulary of fractions (numerator, denominator). Students solve sample problems in small...

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