Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mystery Stars: Estimating Whole Numbers Using Fractions Shown on Sectors of a Circle

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this set of fraction worksheets, young scholars cut out 6 pages of circles that show fractions with stars covering different sections of circles. They show one section of the circle in order to estimate the whole number of stars by...
Worksheet
Fuel the Brain

Compare Fractions and Combine Fractional Parts to Describe a Whole

For Students 2nd - 3rd
Given a picture of "crazy hats," your class will have to determine the different fractions associated with different patterns. Your youngsters will continue practicing their fraction skills with the other word story in this worksheet as...
Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Comparing Products

For Teachers 5th Standards
How can 5th graders show understanding that 30 x 225 is half of 60 x 225 without completing the computation? They can use an area model and draw it out. An array, or an open array, is an area model that allows for young learners to...
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Adding Common Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and discuss using...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bon Voyage Math

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the cost of throwing a party.  In this cost of throwing a party lesson, 6th graders have to throw a going away party for 2 exchange students given a $350 budget.  Students work in groups to determine...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Models and Algorithms to Solve Multiplication Problems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students choose the correct strategy to solve multiplication and division. In this algorithm lesson, students use at least two strategies that use properties of operations and estimation. Students also recognize the relationship between...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Rational Exponents

For Students 9th
In this rational exponents activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include fractional exponents in each. First, they determine the simplest numerical answer possible for each expression. Then, students apply the rules of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Words, Words, Words

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders choose estimation strategies in real-world problem situations and explain the choice. They work in groups of five using three different estimation methods to find out how many words are on a page of text.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractions Describe Parts of a Whole

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders represent fractions as part of a whole. In this fractions activity, 3rd graders use manipulatives to show how a fraction is a part of a whole. This activity includes individual practice and an assessment instead of direct...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Measurements with Fractions

For Students 7th
In this measurement worksheet, 7th graders solve 10 different problems that include using fractions. First, they determine which operation they will use to solve each problem. Then, students use addition or subtraction to solve each...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Number Line Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use a number line to practice subtraction.  In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders use a number line to count backwards.  Students participate in mad math activities and solve problems.
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Sewing

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sew up your unit on operations with decimals using this assessment task. Young mathematicians use given rules to determine the amount of fabric they need to sew a pair of pants. They must also fill in a partially complete bill for...
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Toy Trains

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Scholars identify and continue the numerical pattern for the number of wheels on a train. Using the established pattern and its inverse, they determine whether a number of wheels is possible. Pupils finish...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let's Take a Trip!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders plan a trip for a family of four choosing their travel plan by studying maps to decide upon a route and visiting Websites to get airline and travel schedules. They use ratios and proportions as well as converting fractions...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Are You 100%?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use decimals, fractions, and percents to solve problems in a real world setting.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometric Fractals and the Chaos Game

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners define fractals and patterns. They explore how a seemingly random process can result in a pattern. Students practice probability and fractions skills by playing the chaos game online.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Translating Between Verbal and Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students 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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculus Assignment #1: Integrals

For Students 10th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students evaluate given integrals. Problems contain exponents, square roots, and complex fractions. This two-page worksheet contains 16 multi-step problems. Answers are provided on page two.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculus Assignment #5: Integrals

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus assignment instructional activity, students evaluate given integrals. Problems contain square roots, complex fractions, and exponents. This two-page instructional activity contains 14 problems. Answers are provided on...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Percentages

For Students 6th - 8th
In this percentages worksheet, students read about how to express numbers as fractions, convert to decimal form and find the percent. They practice by solving four problems using the method they read about.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solve Algebraic Equation Worksheet

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this algebraic equation worksheet, students solve simple algebraic equations containing integers and fractions. They solve for the unknown. This four-page worksheet contains 20 multi-step problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

U.S. Metric Units: Weight

For Students 4th - 6th
In this measuring mass worksheet, students convert U.S. measurements of whole numbers and fractions in ounces, pounds and tons. Students solve nine problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Exponents

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the laws of exponents to simplify expressions.  The exponents include fractions, variables, radicals, and imaginary numbers.  The one page worksheet contains thirty-four...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Percent Notation

For Students 7th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students divide circles into equal portions as they explore percents and decimals. They convert between decimals and fractions using ratio and proportion. There are 8 questions.