Seventh and eighth graders solve math problems where they multiply positive and negative integers. In this multiplication lesson plan, learners use slate boards to complete problems. The step-by-step plan tells you what to write and say...

Discuss scientific notation with this mathematics lesson. Middle schoolers predict which problem is bigger of two numbers. They analyze the problems by observing the powers of 10 in order to decide which is bigger. This appears to be an...

What is the financial benefit for attending a community college for the first two years before transferring to a four-year college? The second part of the educational lesson asks young scholars to explore this question through data...

Young scholars explore mathematics by participating in a group activity. In this number value lesson, students identify the uses for decimals and how to best estimate whole numbers based on decimals and fractions. Young scholars...

In this worksheet, students learn to add decimal numbers to the hundredths. Students first compare adding and subtracting decimals with the corresponding fractions in 6 problems. Then students add 35 decimal numbers mentally, filling out...

Students combine imagination, block manipulation, and computer applets to investigate fractions.

Sixth graders examine how to convert fractions to percents and percents to fractions. They list their activities for a 24 hour period, and create a pie graph using Microsoft Works.

Students discuss the difference between earned and unearned income. They use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and/or percents, mixed numbers) to solve real-world math problems...

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 identify items commonly sent to landfills and summarize percentages/fractions of different items in landfills Students create a pizza pie graph of landfill components

Students learn skills necessary for adding or subtracting fractions.

In this math activity, students are given pictures of garden tools and prices (in pounds). They select the items they would like to purchase for their garden and calculate the cost to buy these items. Students may use the internet to...

In this math worksheet, students investigate the magic squares and fill in the missing values with the fractions. The sheet is intended as a teacher's guide.

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 explore ratios and their relationships to fractions. They explain the process of identifying ratios and describe their comparison. Students write ratios as fractions and by using colons. They convert the ratios to percents.

Students pretend they are about to buy their first new car. They must do all the calculations necessary to estimate the cost of purchasing the car. They see that the math they learn in school really does have real-life applications.

In this math worksheet, students apply themselves to solve the problems with fractions and all the operations of real numbers.

Fifth graders practice using estimation. In this estimation lesson, 5th graders add, subtract, multiple, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students decide upon instances when estimation is more appropriate than...

In this adding and subtracting mixed numbers worksheet, students solve 10 problems using mixed numbers. Answers are included on page 2.

In this measurement worksheet, learners use a measuring tape to measure suggested items located in the classroom, such a table or desk. Students measure to the nearest 1/16th of an inch. They calculate the surface area of each item. ...

In this exponent rules instructional activity, students simplify 56 negative exponents and scientific notation problems.  Students use exponent rules to simplify each problem.

In this multistep problem worksheet, students use the problem solving method of understand, plan, solve, and look back to help them solve the two multistep problems.

This PowerPoint provides the steps needed to change a fraction into a percent. Each slide displays the steps in written details, along with an actual example of the problem. This PowerPoint is effective in introducing the steps of...