Activity
Noyce Foundation

The Shape of Things

For Students K - 12th Standards
Investigate the attributes of polygons. A thorough set of lessons presents problem scenarios for elementary through high school classes. The first lessons focus on basic characteristics of polygons, including the line of symmetry. As the...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Miles of Tiles

For Students K - 12th Standards
Create number sentences and equations to solve geometric problems. Each activity in the series of five asks young mathematicians to consider different-sized tiles to build structures according to specific criteria. The first activities,...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Between the Lines

For Students K - 12th Standards
Explore linear and square dimensions by comparing areas of similar figures. A creative set of five activities designed for elementary through high school classes asks young scholars to compare areas of specific polygons. The first two...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Surrounded and Covered

For Students K - 12th Standards
What effect does changing the perimeter have on the area of a figure? The five problems in the resource explore this question at various grade levels. Elementary problems focus on the perimeter of rectangles and irregular figures with...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Tri-Triangles

For Students K - 12th Standards
Develop an understanding of algebraic sequences through an exploration of patterns. Five leveled problems target grade levels from elementary through high school. Each problem asks young mathematicians to recognize a geometric pattern....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Read My Bar Graph!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Elementary schoolers make and use bar graphs to picture information. They learn how choosing the right scale for a bar graph can help make a persuasive argument. This is a terrific lesson on graphing which should excite your kids. There...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Interesting Integers

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Upper elementary and middle schoolers practice solving addition and multiplication problems with positive and negative numbers. They use a number line initially to help find a solution.
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Using Polygons to Represent Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Explore the world of fractions by using pattern blocks to show how different shapes can divide a hexagon. Elementary schoolers work in groups to complete these problems and to answer questions. Later, they work complete an independent...
Worksheet
Norm Mitchell

Add and Subtract Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Designed as a quiz for your elementary mathematicians, this resource contains 17 problems. The first 15 problems involve adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators, while the last two problems are word problems. Your...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Complementary Angles

For Students 4th - 6th
Elementary schoolers find the missing angle in a complementary angle.  This two-page worksheet contains six problems. Answers are provided.
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....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Spelling Payment (Elementary, Mathematics)

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students practice spelling words and earn points (Each spelling word is assigned a value.) for each one spelled correctly. They keep track of money earned and may purchase items at the end of the month.
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

How Do Dinosaurs Measure Up?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students measure and draw to scale, a representation of a dinosaur to practice math skills.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jack and the Beanstalk Math

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students listen to Jack and the Beanstalk and determine what they think are the most common words.  In this Jack and the Beanstalk instructional activity, students reread the story, count the words they chosen and graph those words....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cool Tools to Solve Challenging Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore math functions by completing worksheets in class. For this word problem lesson, students read the story A Remainder of One and practice solving division problems from the story. Students complete a worksheet which...
PPT
Curated OER

Doubles Rap: Grade 1

For Teachers K - 1st
Do the Doubles Rap! Doubles are a way to help students remember math facts and build number sense. This rap song uses sound and numbers to get kids singing 0+0=0, 1+1=2, ooh yeah! Note: Includes some audio by way of sound effects, a drum...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Two Digit Subtraction Worksheet - No Regrouping

For Students 2nd - 3rd
What a neat way to practice math, save this link and save trees. Learners are provided with 6 worksheet that can be completed on the computer. Each sheet contains 12 double-digit subtraction problems that may require regrouping to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplication: 2 Digit, #2

For Students 3rd - 6th
Elementary schoolers use their math skills to solve 20 problems that require them to multiply two-digit numbers by two-digit numbers.
Printables
Math Salamanders Ltd.

Fraction Number Lines 1 to 2

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Now that your elementary schoolers have completed number lines from zero to one give them this review sheet! Seven number lines are shown here, fractions included. Consider having your mathematicians add two or three new points on each...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Locating and Ordering Equivalent Fractions on the Number Line

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Elementary schoolers work to develop a deeper understanding of fractions. They use a handout about various gold pieces and attempt to divide them evenly. Then they watch a video clip that watched the CyberSquad solve the gold puzzle....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cube Coloring Problem

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Upper elementary and middle schoolers describe the various features of unit cubes, such as edges, corners, and faces. They also discuss how to represent measurements of a cube using exponents before engaging in various thinking and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Converting Fractions

For Students 5th - 7th
Upper elementary and middle schoolers solve 30 problems in which fractions are converted to decimals and percents. There is no instruction on the page; problems are closely spaced with no room for pupils to show their work.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Place Value - Practice 1.1

For Students 4th - 6th
Upper elementary learners write four numbers with and without decimals, in both word form and expanded form. Next, they write four numbers which are given in both expanded and word form in standard form. Pupils answer two questions where...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Line Plots - Homework 6.3

For Students 3rd - 5th
Elementary schoolers use data in a table to make a line plot, then answer five related questions. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

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