Seventh graders view overhead maps of Texas, explore history of Aldrige Sawmill, and practice math skills while becoming familiar with Texas' "Boom & Bust" economy and natural history of east Texas Piney Woods.

In this math vocabulary worksheet, learners read a set of 15 math related definitions and write the words being defined. A reference web site is included for additional activities. 

In this fractions worksheet, students read an instruction sheet on the procedure for multiplying simple fractions. All steps are illustrated. There are no problems to solve.

Young scholars study rectangles. In this math lesson, students use numbers, measurements and geometry to draw rectangles of varying sizes.

Fifth graders engage in a tasty lesson which assist them with proportional measurements. They use a given recipe written for 12 servings, and use a chart to determine the ingredient amounts for 30 servings (or number of students in class).

This unit encourages students to assess the validity of a set of statements and then plan and carry out investigations to find out whether the statements are true. Students then carry out statistical investigations of their own.

Fifth graders explore fact families. They solve simple math problems. Students determine which mathematical property is used to solve the given problem. They are given five minutes to complete as many mathematical facts as possible.

For this math worksheet, students examine the statistical information as provided in the graphic organizer and calculate the other values.

In this math vocabulary puzzle, learners use a set of definition clues given to solve a crossword puzzle. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

Young scholars 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.

Second graders choose estimation strategies in real-world problem situations and explain the choice. They work in groups of five using three different estimation methods to find out how many words are on a page of text.

Second graders explain the relative size of fractions using symbolic and concrete representations. Groups of four students play a game which uses cards and unifix cubes. The game helps them get a visual understanding for the 'size' of...

Students become part of the solution as they practice figuring percents. The number of men versus women present in the room and their heights can be used to form the basis of this investigation.

Twelfth graders find the mean, median, and modes of stacks of Lego blocks, They search in newspapers for real life applications of them. They present oral reports on what they have learned.

Eighth graders identify that a ratio is a comparison of two numbers and that a proportion is an equation that equates two ratios. They identify the extremes and means of proportions, as well as the product of the extremes equals the...

In this algebra learning exercise, learners calculate how many baggage a person can take on a flight without being charged for that bag. This is a word problem with other factors. There is an answer key.

This is a complete lesson with a video [7:56], instruction, and exercises about dividing decimals by decimals.

Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of dividing decimals by whole numbers. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...

How do you divide decimals by decimals? How can your estimation and number sense skills help you? Students work on answering these questions as they continue their work with dividing decimals.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the quotient of two decimals by changing divisors into whole numbers.

Lesson includes a video & examples showing the common shortcut for multiplying & dividing decimals by powers of ten. [7:59] Provides exercises and word problems for practice.

This site provides students practice with the concept of multiplying and dividing decimals . Students can learn about the topic by completing an interactive tutorial. Students can then take a ten question timed test to practice the skill.

Find a quick, concise explanation of how to multiply and divide decimals. Several step by step examples are given and clearly explained.

Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of dividing by decimals. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It"...