Pupils investigate different equations and think critically how they could represent a real-life situation. They should write a word problem to coincide with the given equations. The lesson requires students to use critical thinking skills.

Fifth and sixth graders gain information about the powers of ten and exponents. They participate in a teacher demonstration of how using the powers of ten helps learn the place value chart. Pupils create their own place value chart.

Fifth and sixth graders use food and candy to help them represent division of fractions and develop algorithms to solve fraction problems. They discuss dividing whole numbers by fractions. Pupils use sticks and chocolate bars to...

The rides at a theme park always have limits on weight or number of riders. This makes a natural example of the use of inequalities to solve real-world problems. Learners explore intuitive solutions using substitution to solve the...

Fifth graders examine the partial-quotients algorithm for finding the answer to a division problem.  In this partial quotients lesson, 5th graders demonstrate the process of division through a series of estimations....

Ninth graders discuss the real number system and its' properties. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders discuss rational, irrational, closure, real numbers and the distributive property of algebra. They solve problems using these...

Students examine how to use lists, tables, and tree diagrams to solve math combinations. They create various combinations of outfits using clothing manipulatives, watch an episode of the PBS series Cyberchase, and play an interactive...

In this finding the sums worksheet, students add one digit-numbers plus two-digit numbers with no regrouping. Students solve 30 problems.

In this addition worksheet, students fill in the missing addend to an addition problem that adds up to 30. This number could be a one or two digit number. Students complete 41 missing addend problems.

In this identifying numbers that total fifty worksheet, students use an addend and the sum fifty to write the missing number. Students solve 41 problems.

In this addition worksheet, students fill in the missing addend for problems that add up to 100. Students complete 41 problems.

Fourth graders analyze statistics of Native Americans by creating graphs.  In this data analysis instructional activity, 4th graders define different statistical terms and practice finding those statistics from groups of numerical...

Students explore functions, function rules, and data tables. They explore terms of linear functions. Students use computers to analyze the functions. Students write short sentences to explain data tables and simple algebraic expressions.

Students factor trinomials using algebra tiles and blocks. In this algebra activity, students complete a trinomials station activity. They work backwords to find their answers and discuss their steps in a group.

Number crunchers sharpen their math skills as they solve 30 problems requiring them to multiply two-digit numbers by two-digit numbers. Assign this as homework or use it as an assessment after practicing the skill together in class.

Students collect data to create different types of graphs-line, pie, and bar graphs. They use StarOffice 6.0 to create graphs.

Students make sensible estimates and check the reasonableness of the answers. Students write and solve problems involving decimal multiplication and division. Students perform calculations with time.

Students build and program a LEGO robotic car as well as measure and graph its speed. They acquire familiarity with principles of construction, motion, design and problem solving. They compare a robot's speed over two different surfaces...

Fourth graders develop a conceptual understanding of fractions and begin to add and subtract fractions with like denominators. Included is a worksheet to assess readiness and a teacher's checklist showing class understanding at a...

Students observe each season and and mark the colors they see.  In this colors of the seasons lessons, students read The Mystery of the Missing Hummingbirds and compare their results and note variations of colors in the different...

Young scholars are given data and are to calculate averages and yearly totals of how many cars travel the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. They also make a graph of the data.

Students convert recipes for tortillas. They calculate the amounts of ingredients as they convert recipes and write an explanation of the task to demonstrate their calculations. After reviewing their calculations, they demonstrate how...

Third graders experience multiplication facts through movement and music. They view the Multiplication Rock video, choreograph a movement or dance to teach the multiplication facts of threes, and perform their dance.

Students calculate the mean, median, and mode in a set of numbers. In this data analysis lesson, students put a set of numbers in ascending order and perform calculations to find the mean, median, and mode.