Using a varity of strategies, young mathematicians solve multistep word problems. They play a logic game as a whole group, and then work with a partner on a computer to complete a worksheet that requires a variety of problem solving...

Middle schoolers add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. They find the square and the cube of numbers. They create a game incorporating computation on rational numbers. Everyone works together to write and evaluate...

Explore the concept of volume of prisms using an applet to perform the calculations. The link to the interactive applet is embedded into the lesson plan as well as a link to associated data sheets. Get your math class to the computer lab...

Introduce the procedure needed to find the volume of a rectangular prism. Learners rank various prisms such as cereal boxes and tissue boxes from smallest to largest volume. They use an applet to find the volume and surface area of each...

Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of linear modelling.  In this linear modelling activity, pupils find the line of best fit for life expectancy data of Canadians. They compare life expectancies of men and women, and find...

Solve story problems using fractions or decimals. Then, determine the reasonableness of answers using estimation.The detailed lesson plan includes essential questions, vocabulary, a materials list, and links to related units.

This lesson plan engages learners in a variety of activities to build 1 to 1 correspondence, estimation, and problem solving skills. They discuss problem solving strategies, hear the story Ten Flashing Fireflies, compose their own...

Use a box of raisins to help introduce the concept of data analysis. Learners collect, analyze and display their data using a variety of methods. The included worksheet takes them through a step-by-step analysis process and graphing.

Fifth graders investigate the Maya's as mathematicians. In this Mayan math lessons, 5th graders work with the ancient Mayan numbering system by comparing it to the American Number System. They tell the differences and similarities...

In this estimating before multiplying worksheet, learners interactively answer 10 multiple choice questions about estimating, then click to check their answers.

Students practice making reasonable estimates. In this consumer math, students round purchase prices of items to estimate the total cost. Students practice using metal computations to arrive at estimates.

In this math applications worksheet, students solve 6 varied problems that include estimation, money, basic operations, pictographs and geometry.

In this decimal rounding activity, students round up in 52 problems. They round up using the numbers that have three decimals places.

For this estimating time review worksheet, students practice their estimation skills as they estimate how many times they can do 3 activities in 1 minute. Students check their work and then identify things that take them 30 seconds, 5...

For this estimating numbers on a number line worksheet, students estimate the 8 whole numbers that the arrows are pointing to on 4 number lines.

Students estimate the number of pennies it takes to fill outlines of various basic shapes.

In this mathematics worksheet, students identify that the spiders each used a different angle to create their webs. Then they find out each spider's angle by estimating and measuring.

In this geometry worksheet, students measure various angles. First, they write what type of angle each one is, whether right, acute, or obtuse. Then students estimate the measurement and then write the actual measurement for each angle.

In this rounding numbers worksheet, students practice their math skills as they examine 60 decimal numbers and round them to the nearest tenth place.

In this rounding numbers activity, students practice their math skills as they examine 60 decimal numbers and round them to nearest tenth place.

In this rounding numbers worksheet, students practice their math skills as they examine 60 decimal numbers and round them to nearest hundredths place.

In this rounding numbers worksheet, students practice their math skills as they examine 60 decimal numbers and round them to nearest tenth place.

In this measurement in inches activity, students examine pictures and record how long they think each item is in inches.

In this estimating learning exercise, learners study the models of 15 dots arranged in a triangle, circle and pentagon. In each of 3 problems, students ring the dotted shapes that show more than 15 and cross out the dots that show less.