Students demonstrate fractions and mixed numbers using concrete pictorial models of pizza. They relate symbols to the models.

In this word problems worksheet, students solve word problems using bar models about money, days on a farm, and more. Students complete 6 problems total.

In this division with models worksheet, students learn how to use models to solve division problems that contain fractions. Students then solve thirteen model division equations.

In this model percents practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

In this recognizing fractions worksheet, students demonstrate the fraction by coloring or shading the number for the numerator. Students color 9 problems.

Students develop a sense of the scale of our solar system by creating a one to ten billion scale model. They calculate the relative sizes and distances for the planets and asteroid belt using a guiding worksheet. To create the model they...

Students discover the power of wind by flying a glider.  In this weather lesson plan, students describe their thoughts on wind and practice using weather related vocabulary.  Students construct model gliders in class and...

Learners study fractions. In this equivalent fractions lesson plan, students utilize fraction strips to enhance their understanding of equivalent fractions. They watch a demonstration and then work independently with their own set of...

Students investigate exponential decay.  Students explore the biological half-life of Cesium-137.  Students investigate the Goiania Accident of 1987 which is considered one of the worst incidents in the history of the Atomic...

Eighth graders use M&M's to experiment with data. They use a graphing calculator to determine the best equation for their data; linear, quadratic or exponential. They analyze the data to find the half-life of their M&M's.

In this fraction worksheet. students observe models of fractions and determine the correct name for the fraction shown. Fractions 1/2 and 1/4 are emphasized. Students circle the correct answer in some problems, and in others, they...

Fourth and fifth graders explain how to use equivalent fractions. They recognize which fractions are equivalent. Pupils find equivalent fractions. 

Lead your class through the amazing world of isotopes as they investigate the various properties they contain and further understand their respective location on the periodic table. They explore half-lives and radioactivity as each...

Keep your pets slim, trim, and healthy using mathematics! Pupils use a linear programming model to optimize the amount and type of food to provide to a pet rabbit. They model constraints by graphing inequalities and use them to analyze a...

Make sure scholars know all about fractions and decimals — not just a fraction of the information. The 12th installment of a 21-part series is a mid-module assessment. Learners solve problems in the context of a birthday party and a...

Everyone gets a toaster pastry to enjoy with this fractions lesson! First, youngsters cut their treat in two, and then they proceed to cut it into equal parts until they have 16 pieces! If your learners aren't quite ready for this...

It's the stairway to learning! Scholars research all aspects of building a staircase. Using information from building codes, they write and graph a system of inequalities to analyze the constraints. The completed project is a scale model...

Young mathematicians demonstrate their ability to subtract mixed numbers by completing this collection of fraction word problems. From figuring out the weight of objects in a package, to finding the difference in height between two...

Have your class demonstrate their ability to compare fractions with this short multiple-choice assessment. Using the fractions 9/8 and 9/4, the students first make comparisons using both words and the greater than/less than signs. Next,...

Add a visual aid to your solar system lessons. Enthusiastic astronomers create a model depicting the nine planets and their distance from the sun. 

Although this fractions exercise may seem difficult at first, it's really quite simple and intended for beginners to mixed numbers. Scholars complete 15 number sequences by adding two or three mixed numbers or decimal numbers. However,...

Sam bought tickets for a school raffle and wants to know if he has a good chance of winning. Help him find out with this step-by-step presentation on basic probability. Examples clearly model how to find the probability of simple events...

Students explore fractions and define their parts. They define numerator and the denominator and use an apple to model familiar fractions. Using, mini whiteboards, they draw pictures on their white board to describe a given fraction.

In this identifying one third worksheet, students view an example and then write fractions telling how many thirds are shown by the shaded parts. Students solve nine problems.