Students observe and solve examples of equations involving radicals. They complete a Doing Battle With Radical Equations worksheet and checklist.

High schoolers practice solving quadratic equations using a form called Complete the Square.

Students investigate water usage at school and at home. They use graphs and tables to evaluate water usage. Students describe possible water conservation measures. They use graphs and tables to relate data as part of a written report.

Students investigate the concept of multiplying fractions and use the inverse for doing division. They practice working the problems with scaffolding provided by examples with the teacher. The link is made to real life with the...

Students investigate the concept of using fractions to solve problems involving rational numbers. They order real numbers on the number line with the classification of fractions. Also students solve problems using the four operations...

Eighth graders demonstrate the mathematical components of a scientific problem as well as illustrate how real world problems can be solved using math. They demonstrate math skills such as rate calculation, graphing, and linear equations.

Students apply number and operation skills to learn how to spend a gift certificate. In this mathematical reasoning lesson, students use base 10 blocks as money and calculate how much money they have.

Students explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations lesson, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. Students investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity worksheets.

Complete problems using base ten blocks to see the difference in the place value of a decimal and how it affects a number's value. Learners compare decimal values as well. Ample time for discussion and modeling are allowed in the...

In this scientific notation worksheet, students are given examples of how to multiply and divide using scientific notation and they practice both.

Students explore consumer math by participating in estimate exercises. In this currency activity, students identify and define each piece of U.S. currency and their value to the monetary system. Students complete several money worksheets...

Students examine fractions in this lesson. They practice with how to reduce and perform operations on fractions.

Fourth graders read and share chapters of The Boxcar Children. In this wants and needs lesson, 4th graders understand through their reading the differences between wants and needs. Students complete a worksheet about wants and needs...

In this economics worksheet, students look for the budgets and go through the practical activities of maintaining a monthly expense sheet.

Students are "given" $25.00 to spend at a restaurant. Using the Internet, they must "order" a complete 4 course meal while staying within their budget.

In this money worksheet, students complete a chart showing the value of money and how the amount of money could be written in words. Five examples are given. Fifteen more numbers can be added. Money amounts are given in pounds.

Learners explore the concept of solving two-step equations. In this solving two-step equations lesson, students watch a short video about solving equations. Learners view a PowerPoint presentation about solving two-step equations....

Second graders use a number line to practice subtraction.  In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders use a number line to count backwards.  Students participate in mad math activities and solve problems.

In this consumer math worksheet, students examine 3 mobile phone package deals with calls and text message charges. Students match the best plan to one of 3 people whose profiles are shown, detailing their typical use. All prices are in...

Students find a recipe for pancakes on the web then figure out how to half the recipe then figure how to make 3/4 of the pancakes.

Students are introduced to mixed expressions and complex fractions. They work through several problems with the instructor and then complete a worksheet.

Students pretend they are about to buy their first new car. They must do all the calculations necessary to estimate the cost of purchasing the car. They see that the math they learn in school really does have real-life applications.

Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.

Students compute minimum velocity, using square roots.