Fifth graders read postcards and find their locations on maps. They use the pictures and text on the postcards to write about imaginary vacations. They compute the mileage and compare it to TripMaker data.

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.

Students observe and solve examples of equations involving radicals. They complete a Doing Battle With Radical Equations worksheet and checklist.

Students practice solving quadratic equations using a form called Complete the Square.

Aspiring statisticians create tree diagrams and figure probabilities of events based on those diagrams. They practice adding and multiplying fractions and explain complementary probabilities. Students use computers activities to make...

Middle schoolers investigate the concept of multiplying fractions and use the inverse for doing division. They practice working the problems with scaffolding provided by examples with the teacher. The link is made to real life with the...

Students explore the concept of fractions. In this fractions lesson, students perform basic operations such as addition and subtraction with fractions. Students play a game on the computer called 'Fraction Four' that gives students...

Students explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations lesson, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. Students investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity worksheets.

Sixth graders practice Least Common Multiple in fractions. In this fraction activity, 6th graders look at two different fractions and find a common denominator. They sing a song to memorize mean, median, and mode. 

Sixth graders examine currency by completing monetary equations.  In this economics lesson, 6th graders participate in a numbers experiment where they roll a die and earn money based on their roll.  Students compete for their...

Fifth graders explore fact families. They solve simple math problems. Students determine which mathematical property is used to solve the given problem. They are given five minutes to complete as many mathematical facts as possible.

Seventh graders practice applying the rules of divisibility.

Pupils are "given" $25.00 to spend at a restaurant. Using the Internet, they must "order" a complete 4 course meal while staying within their budget.

Fourth graders estimate the average traveling distance to a city of choice with the help of an internet site. They determine the amount of time it will take to travel there at a speed of 65 miles per hour. Students set up a proportion to...

Fourth graders using the idea of "how many more squirts" fill a container to develop multiplicative thinking. They also investigate the idea of conservation of volume when working with oddly shaped containers. They attempt to use...

Fourth graders use critical thinking skills in order to plan a meal for a family of four. They integrate the knowledge of the Food Pyramid in order to make the meal acceptable. Students use a budget and then create a list for shopping...

Students set up a classroom currency exchange and explore the idea of bartering to get what they want. They create a monetary unit that is based on fractions and multiples of a standard unit, and compare this system to the U.S. monetary...

Students practice this problem that needs a certain amount of experimentation (trial and error) to get any answer at all. In the process they practice their basic number facts. However, to get the complete set of answers Students need to...

Students explore the concept of solving two-step equations. In this solving two-step equations lesson, students watch a short video about solving equations. Students view a PowerPoint presentation about solving two-step equations....

Students find a recipe for pancakes on the web then figure out how to half the recipe then figure how to make 3/4 of the pancakes.

Learners are introduced to mixed expressions and complex fractions. They work through several problems with the instructor and then complete a worksheet.

Students work together matching numbers on index cards. They must match numbers in different forms, such a fractions and percentages. They compete with other groups in the class to get the most correct.

Pupils use a given spreadsheet to investigate an iterative process by changing the variables. They design their own spreadsheet to investigate the iterative process.

Students practice with a variety of simple equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Explanation is followed by each block of equations given to solve. They are set loose to complete additional equations for...