Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Folded Fractions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in pairs, use various geometric shapes to represent fractional parts and divide them into equal parts.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Probability: How Likely Am I to...?

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine various ways probability is applied to daily situations. They use marbles and blocks to calculate the probabilities of picking certain colors. They also calculate the odds of picking a winning raffle ticket.
Worksheet
National Security Agency

Go One-on-One with Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Shoot and score with three basketball-themed lessons about decimals. Young mathematicians compare game statistics, make trash can hoops, and play a data spinner game to practice identifying digits and values within decimal numbers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Drop it or not?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore fractions. In this fraction lesson, students play an interactive game and use manipulatives to practice working with fractions.
Unit Plan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Integers, Opposites, Absolute Value

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Straight from the pages of a math textbook, this three-lesson series introduces young mathematicians to the world of integers. Starting with a definition of integers and their applications in the real world, this resource goes on to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Candy Machine

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Using the concept of a candy vending machine, young mathematicians explore the sugar ratios found in different types of candy. Using the provided information, class members calculate and compare different ratios in...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

More About Similar Triangles

For Teachers 8th Standards
Determine whether two triangles are similar. The lesson presents opportunities for pupils to find the criterion needed to show that two triangles are similar. Scholars use the definition of similarity to find any missing side...
Activity
Consortium for Ocean Leadership

Measure for Measure

For Teachers 5th - 8th
How does your class measure up? Young scientists create a scale drawing of the JOIDES Resolution in a collaborative activity. The lesson incorporates mathematical principles with deep-sea exploration to focus on enhancing measurement...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fraction Comparison Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fractions worksheet, students practice solving 40 fraction problems by choosing the correct math sign that goes in between each fraction.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractions of a Sheet Cake

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders become familiar with the fractions in a whole.  In this sheet cake lesson, 2nd graders view a Count on it clip about pumpkin pies.  Students cut a sheet cake into eight parts and write as a fraction. ...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Percentages, Fractions and Decimals

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students are asked to convert between percents, fractions and decimals. They calculate interest as it relates to real world scenario. There are 5 a,b,c questions.
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Dividing with Fractions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the strategies to solve word problems using multiplication and division.  In this problem solving lesson, 5th graders recognize the relationship between multiplication and division to solve problems. Students...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this algebra worksheet, middle schoolers review numerators and denominators. They practice solving fractions using multiplication and division. There are 6 questions including two word problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quilting with Middle School Students: Using Proportionality to Develop Quilt Designs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use quilt patterns to illustrate ratios. In this fractions lesson, students color quilt patterns using given fractions and ratios of colors. A finished "quilt" is assembled from the work of the students. This is an...
Worksheet
Curated OER

We Use Fractions All the time

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this recognizing fraction usage worksheet, students measure fractions in recipes, match fractions and pictures, and compare pizzas. Students solve 18 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cartoon Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore mathematics by viewing cartoons. In this math functions lesson, students read several "Peanut" cartoons on their worksheets as they solve fraction problems and compare them to the comic strip. Students utilize addition,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solar Storms-Fractions and Percentages

For Students 8th - 10th
In this solar storms worksheet, students find the percentage of X-Flares and Halo CMEs that occurred in solar storms and complete a Venn Diagram comparing the numbers of each.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

For Students 7th - 9th
In this middle school mathematics worksheet, students convert between fractions, decimals, and percents in problem solving situations.  The one page worksheet contains ten problems.  Answers are included. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Students complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Filling the Glass (Water, Air, and Fractions)

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students predict which of two glasses is 1/2 full using visual estimation, height measurement, and liquid measurement methods. Mathematical equations to accurately solve the problem are determined and verified.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Galaxies to Scale

For Students 9th - 12th
In this scales and galaxies instructional activity, students solve 7 problems including finding the size of galaxies in comparison to other galaxies and drawing scale models of the given galaxies to show their relative sizes and shapes.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Research Lesson

For Teachers 6th
Once you have introduced the concept of comparing positive fractions, use this plan to further understanding. Pupils will start mixing positive and negative fractions through various learning activities. Note: Adapt this lesson plan to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Probability using M & M's

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Using M & M's candies, young statisticians predict the color distribution in a packet of candies and test their predictions against their group and the larger class. A review of converting between fractions, decimals, and percents...
Unit Plan
San Francisco Symphony

The 20% of Beethoven

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Compare Beethoven's fifth symphony to latin music and disco. Learners will listen to and discuss the elements found in the first part of Beethoven's composition. They'll then look for the same elements in Tito Puente and Bee Gees songs....