Problem solve using exponents. Pupils read One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale and write powers to represent amounts from the story.They compare actual solutions to their predictions and play a game to practice using...

Fraction and integer operations follow the same rules.  Assess the depth of understanding with operations with rational numbers using a presentation from the Grade 7 Claim 1 Slideshow series. A set of slides presents 12 question and...

In this arithmetic operations instructional activity, 9th graders identify and solve 48 different problems that include applying Arithmetic operations with various types of numbers. First, they simplify each of the expressions using...

Learners review inverse, negative integers and order of operation. In this algebra lesson, students combine like terms and solve linear equations by multiplying and dividing by the inverse of an integer. They rewrite word problems using...

Students practice determining the value of cars. Using the internet, they complete a worksheet in which they list the make of each car and use the data to determine the value. They share their results with the class and identify the most...

Students solve problems using the order of operation. In this algebra lesson, students factor, subtract, add and divide using the correct order to remove parentheses. They simplify expressions by combining like terms.

Students practice multiplying decimals and/or mixed numbers, explore the effects of multiplying decimals and mixed numbers, and practice predicting the effects of multiplying a number by a decimal or mixed number.

Students multiply decimals and/or mixed numbers. They explore the effects of multiplying decimals and mixed numbers. They practice estimating answers when a number is multiplied by a decimal or mixed number.

Middle schoolers relate the division of monomials to multiplication. In this division of monomials lesson, students divide monomials by factoring and dividing common factors from the originals. They check their answers by multiplication....

In this integers worksheet, students solve and complete 9 different types of problems. First, they work out the multiplication and division of integers shown. Then, students circle the statements that are true at the bottom of the sheet.

Learners translate between verbal and algebraic expressions. After folding paper into four sections (multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction), students list code words under the appropriate section title. Next, they...

Teach class members to work with rational expressions using their knowledge of fractions. The lesson plan starts with a warm-up of rational expressions at four different levels of complexity. The different levels continue throughout...

In this arithmetic instructional activity, students add, multiply, divide and subtract integers and fractions.  This six-page instructional activity contains approximately 75 problems.  Answers are provided.

It just multiplies out. The lesson provides the rules for operations with exponents and keeps them as positive integers in the lesson. Videos explain the rules for the operations with exponents while working out examples. 

Build an understanding of factors and use it to write the prime factorization of numbers. After exploring key vocabulary, learners create prime factorization for given numbers. They then use the prime factorizations to determine the...

Are exponent rules different if the exponents are negative? Using the definition of negative exponents and the rules of exponents, the resource shows that the rules of exponents hold independent of the sign of the exponent. Practice...

Complete identity and equality property problems in hands-on activities. Smart cookies identify the identity and equality properties. They complete a review of order of operations, watch an online video, and make a foldable with the...

Sixth and seventh graders investigate the concept of negative numbers. The instructional activity begins with a review of positive numbers and progresses to the various operations with negative numbers. The instructional activity...

Young scholars explore the concept of adding integers.  In this adding integers instructional activity, students simulate the battle of the 300 spartans at Thermopylae.  Young scholars use colored game pieces to represent...

Students examine the concept of positive and negative integers, adding and subtracting integers on a number line. They visit various Internet websites, solving problems using integers and completing a worksheet.

Middle schoolers explore number sense by completing math function problems in class. In this integers lesson, students define integers and practice plotting them on a number line. Middle schoolers utilize math functions such as addition...

In this inequalities activity, learners solve ten problems that are inequalities. They also identify that when solving inequalities, they have to flip the inequality sign when they multiply or divide the inequality by a negative....

In this linear inequalities activity, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include various forms of linear inequalities. First, they determine the relationship of the numbers. Then, students multiply or divide to get like terms...

Students explore the concept of probability.  In this probability instructional activity, students use area to determine probability.  Students use charts and spinners to help determine the probability of events such as...