Illustrative Mathematics
The Locker Game
Here is a learning activity that incorporates a classic puzzle in mathematics. Young mathematicians are guided through a series of statements that describe rounds of pupils opening and closing lockers. The first person opens all 20...
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Number Sense and Numeration: Multiples, Factors and Square Roots
A great resource for any math teacher covering multiples, factors or square roots; this worksheet walks young mathematicians through the logic behind factoring and square roots with a systematic set of problems which gradually increase...
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Primes and Prime Factors
In this primes and prime factors activity, 8th graders solve 21 different problems to include identifying each number as prime, composite, or neither prime nor composite and listing all the primes less than 200. Then they complete each...
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K-5 Mathematics Module: Number and Number Sense
Reinforce number sense with a collection of math lessons for kindergarteners through fifth graders. Young mathematicians take part in hands-on activities, learning games, and complete skills-based worksheets to enhance proficiency in...
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Train Game
In this division and multiplication instructional activity, 5th graders complete, by multiple choice, 4 division sentences by choosing the correct quotient from the cars in the train yard. Students choose, by multiple choice, the missing...
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Do College Rankings Matter?
How do you know which college is for you? Upper graders consider multiple factors about the college application process, the college system, and how colleges are ranked. They read a New York Times article on the subject then compose blog...
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Divisibility Checks: Paired Activity
In this division game worksheet, students will work in small groups to play a game about dividing numbers. A teacher's guide with game instructions is included.
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Multiplication Bingo
In this multiplication bingo worksheet, 5th graders roll two dice, then use a factor from the chart, multiply the two factors, find the product on the game board, and win when they have five in a row.
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Multiplication Flashcards
In this math activity, students participate in a variety of math activities using multiplication flashcards. The multiplication cards range from numbers one through ten.
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Phone Button Boggle
In this phone button boggle activity, learners identify the number of math words they can find on a phone keypad according to given directions. This one-page activity contains one problem. Answers are provided.