Lesson Plan
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Multiplicative Sequences

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the concepts related to the practice of multiplication facts. They look for number patterns in order to create an algorithm in order to find the correct sequencing of number patterning. The solutions are then...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the causes of the stock market crash of 1929.  In this integrated math/history unit on the stock market, 6th graders study, research, and read stocks, visit a local bank, and create a PowerPoint to show the...
Interactive
Curated OER

Simplifying Fractions

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra activity, students simplify fractions using common denominators. They solve using addition and subtraction. There are 6 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Plot It

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners use a stem-and-leaf plot from a set of data to identify the range, median, and mode of their own math grades.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Interpreting History With Artifacts: Mid to Late 1800s

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study history though the exploration of artifacts. In this Civil War lesson, 4th graders examine artifacts such as sweet grass basket, spinning top, photos on tin, cast iron kettle, china"bone plate," bonnet, wooden carved...
Lesson Plan
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Calculating Stride Length

For Teachers 4th - 12th
How many steps does one take to walk a mile? The number of steps one walks in a mile would definitely depend on the length of his stride. Shorter people may take shorter strides, and taller people may take longer strides. This activity...
Lesson Plan
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Balanced Or Unbalanced

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use physical models and graphs in order to solve problems that have their origin in the real world that require algebraic thinking. The words are changed into equations and inequalities in order to be solved. This requires...
Lesson Plan
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Calculating Baseball Statistics

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students calculate baseball statistics. In this data analysis instructional activity, students use baseball statistics to calculate the batting average and slugging percentage. Students visit www.funbrain.com to play a math baseball game.
Lesson Plan
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Good Health

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students complete a unit with cross-curricular activities to learn about a healthy body and maintaining their health. In this health lesson, students complete 8 lessons to learn about good health, a healthy diet, healthy foods, healthy...
Lesson Plan
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The Feeding of Baby Lions and snakes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders view a Count On It! episode and answer a question about the eating habits of animals.  In this  animal eating problem lesson plan, 4th graders determine how much more often a baby lion eats than a snake. ...
Interactive
Curated OER

Math is Everywhere!

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this everyday math skills pretest, learners answer ten multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of everyday math skills such as estimation, addition, and measurement.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Some Number Tricks

For Students 6th - 8th
In this number tricks worksheet, students practice 4 number tricks.  Students pick a number and perform various operations.  Students always end up with the same number.
Lesson Plan
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Johnny Appleseed Walkabout

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders calculate mileage for a journey. In this place value and measurement lesson, 2nd graders read Johnny Appleseed, work in groups to locate his birthplace on a map, locate the other states he stopped in, and measure the...
Lesson Plan
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Pardon Me. Do You Have Change For a Dollar?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Upper elementary and middle school learners explore currencies from a variety of countries. They use the Internet, video, and engage in hands-on activities. They practice converting U.S. currency to foreign currency and vice versa. This...
Worksheet
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Math Mammoth End of the Year Test - Grade 3

For Students 3rd
In this comprehensive diagnostic test worksheet, learners examine, study, calculate and solve 38 math problems. They work with a variety of basic math concepts and word problems.
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Baseball Players

For Students 6th Standards
Baseball is all about statistics. Pupils solve problems related to mean, median, and range. They calculate the total weight of players given the mean weight, calculate the mean weight of reserve players given the mean weight of the...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Sky High

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
How are skyscrapers built? What does it take to make a structurally sound building? How can one work within a budget to complete a building project? These guiding questions will be investigated and answered within a hands-on...
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Comparing Sets

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Pupils count back with cubes to model subtraction problems. In this subtraction lesson plan, students compare sets of problems and record their results in a table.
Worksheet
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Arithmetic Tricks

For Students 4th - 8th
In this arithmetic tricks activity, students learn tricks and complete problems involving exponents and multiplication x 11. Students complete 11 problems total.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Find a Pattern Using Children's Literature

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders listen to Demi's, On Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale. They use the problem solving strategy of finding a pattern to determine the number of rice Rani will receive after 30 days. They create a spreadsheet which...
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Using Multiplication to Solve Word Problems

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders solve word problems using multiplication. In this multiplication lesson, 4th graders write and solve word problems using their prior knowledge of multiplication.
Worksheet
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Riddles (Math Puzzles)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students solve 4 math riddles in which the mystery number is determined. Students analyze the clues and name the mystery number.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Divisibility Rules

For Students 6th
For this divisibility rules worksheet, 6th graders read the divisibility rules, then apply these rules to solve 50 problems on 21 pages with answer key provided at the end.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Ten Word Problems Solved Using Systems of Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this quadratic linear systems of equations worksheet, students solve ten word problems using systems of equations.  The solutions are provided.