Sixth graders use dominos and plastic chips to study common denominators and fractions. They describe how these operations are related to each other.

In this mental math worksheet, students use mental math methods to solve problems. Students complete 1 addition, 1 multiplication, and 1 subtraction problem using these methods.

Young scholars play a place value game using popsicle sticks and dice. They investigate units and tens.

In this prealgebra activity, pupils perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division operations to solve for an unknown. There are 12 problems to be solved. Use this as a quiz to assess how well your class is grasping the skill...

Fourth graders use number facts to estimate quotients. In this division lesson, 4th graders examine long division problems to determine which multiple of ten will help them determine a number that is close to a quotient. They adjust the...

Fourth graders explore the culture and background of the South American Pampas and Gauchos. Through reading and discussion activities, 4th graders gather information about the Gauchos. To conclude the instructional activity, students...

In this counting learning exercise, students problem solve 1 word problem involving the measurement unit of feet. Students utilize the space given to work out the word problem.

Students are asked if they think a roadrunner is a bird that is a fast runner or a slow runner? They are given a copy of Roadrunner Display Sheet. Students are asked how does a roadrunner protect iteself? They are given the following...

Second graders examine the life of Ruby Bridges. In this bravery lesson plan, 2nd graders read the story of Ruby Bridges and discuss Ruby's actions and decisions.  

Students investigate the different ways to save money and the reasons for doing so. They use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (with whole numberrs, fractions, decimals, and/or percents, mixed numbers) to solve...

Students participate in a math game. In the game, any math problem is allowed as long as the answer is between 1 to 100.

Young scholars examine why having standardized units of measurement is important. They investigate the use of non-standard measure, twigs, while measuring the piece of tape. Next, they experiment with straws, paper clips, and rulers...

Third graders model the tag and recapture of bears and use proportions to estimate the population of the bears in their forest. This is a statistical sampling method used by scientists and naturalists to determine population numbers.

Eighth graders engage in a lesson that investigates basic mathematical operations using a number line. They use props for hands on activities of visualizing the solution to a particular problem.

Students participate in playing online games. In this practice lesson, students play online games to practice skills learned throughout the week.

Multiply your understanding of multiplying fractions. A short activity teaches pupils how to multiply fractions. By using fraction models, they get a better understanding of the concept.

Students consider prices while planning a trip to Colonial Virginia. In this budgeting lesson, students construct an itinerary of events for a vacation. Students are responsible for working within the approved budget.

In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 2 multiple choice story problems pertaining to home remodeling. Students choose the correct operation that should be used for each problem.

Fifth graders discover how to use inverse operations to solve equations. In this inverse operations lesson, 5th graders explore visual examples. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.

Students calculate acceleration due to gravity.

Second graders practice the multiples of three as an introduction to multiplying by three.

Students play a math game to reinforce math skills. They calculate a problem, if they have the card with the correct answer, they hold that card up. All incorrect cards go to the student holding the correct answer or the teacher.

In this week's Afterschool Adventure, children will practice and explore strategies for solving addition and subtraction problems, such as using counters and rulers, performing mental math, and drawing pictures. As children encounter...

How well do you know your addition and subtraction facts and multiplication tables? In this article you'll learn what brain studies show about the value of memorizing and using such fact sets.