Pennsylvania Department of Education
Order, Order
Students use pictures to identify items as ordinal numbers. In this ordinal numbers lesson plan, students use the words "before" and "after" to identify the pictures as well.
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2 digit subtraction
Second graders subtract numbers 0 through 10 from 2 digit numbers using different subtraction methods. In this subtraction lesson plan, 2nd graders practice crossing out numbers in a number line, using a 10, and using their fingers to...
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More Pizzas and Things
Students are introduced to the problem by playing a guessing game of "I am a number, which is half of 6 and 6, what am I?" They explain their answers and see if anyone else had an alternate solution checking for reasonableness.
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"Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar" by Masaichiro and Mitsumasa Anno
Students work with large numbers and recognizing mathematical symbols and the factorial symbol and its meaning.
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Understanding Radios
Fifth graders explore ratios. Using models and real-world scenarios, they complete tables and generate comparisons. Pupils demonstrate multiple ways of writing ratios and describe the differences between ratios.
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Patterns, Functions & Algebra
Learners participate in numerous activities and games. In pairs, they play card games to find relationships between a random set of playing cards. After writing samples of Dear Abby letters concerning math problems, students create a...
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Charting and Graphing Sales
Students analyze graphs, charts and tables. In this data analysis instructional activity, students practice creating and analyzing charts, graphs and tables corresponding to sales and surveys. This instructional activity uses data...
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Multiplication word problems
In this multiplication worksheet, students answer multiplication word problems involving one to four digit numbers. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Burning a Hole in Your Pocket
Students solve word problems. In this money lesson, students solve math word problems dealing with money and then write down all the steps necessary to solve the problems. Students use given websites to practice more math...
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Introduction to Linear Functions
Students are introduced to the basic ideas needed for understanding linear functions.
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Graphing and the Coordinate Plane
Students gain practice reading coordinates and plotting points by participating in the Coordinates! Game. They demonstrate and test their skills with graph paper and the Maze Game.
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Saving Money Through Mathematics
Third graders discuss light sources and collect data about energy sources. They compare data and create a multiple line graph showing energy used by light sources for each student in the group. They present their graphs and write a...
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Subtraction and Addition Word Problems Made Easy
Third graders create addition and subtraction word problems for a partner to solve using marbles. They explain whether the problem is an addition, subtraction, "take away", "have and need", compare or "what is the rest" type problem.
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Subtraction Shopping
Students subtract two digit numbers. They check each other's answers for accuracy.
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The Multiplier (2-digit by 2-digit numbers)
Fourth graders Split a 2-digit number into tens and ones. They use The Multiplier to partition and solve 2-digit by 2-digit multiplications. They describe how to solve 2-digit by 2-digit multiplications using a diagram.
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The Multiplier (origin of the algorithm)
Students explore basic algorithms for addition, subtraction, and multiplication. They use models to demonstrate solving two-digit by two-digit multiplication. Students demonstrate vertical formats to solve multiplication problems.
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Get In Line!
Students compare and order fractions and decimals using a number line. They use rules of conversion to determine equivalencies competing problems accurately and plot points on the number line that represent the correct order of the...
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Order Your Numbers
Young scholars examine the order of whole numbers that range from 0 to 1,000. They compare and contrast the quantities of different numbers using the number line, objects, and symbols of comparison. Students also work as a class with...
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Comparing Positive Fractions, Mixed Numbers & Decimals
Seventh graders explore the concept of fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. In this fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals lesson, 7th graders compare different forms of rational numbers on a number line. Students order rational...
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More Complicated Functions: Introduction to Linear Functions
Learners explore the concept of linear functions. In this linear functions instructional activity, students translate linear functions from tables to graphs to equations. Learners use an applet to write a function rule for a linear...
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Pizza Topping Combinations
Learners brainstorm pizza toppings and determine the number of possible ways to order a pizza. For this algebra lesson, students analyze and investigate geometric patterns as they relate to the concept of a variable. Learners then...
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Estimation
Students complete computer activities about estimating if items are more or less than a given amount. In this estimation lesson plan, students also estimate measurements around the classroom.
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Tortillas
Learners 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...
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Share Classroom Fat Data with Other Students
Students research eating habits in different places and in different cultures.