Students decide where to locate ice cream stands in a town so that no one has to travel too far to buy a treat. The problem-solving strategies for this problem give students a chance to decide what makes a solution satisfactory.

Students add and jump using a number line. In this jumping addition lesson plan students solve addition problems. Students work with a partner to solve a series of addition problems.  

Students create "fact families" using digital pictures of their classmates and knowledge of basic math concepts (subtraction and addition) in this technology-based math lesson intended for use in the early-elementary classroom. A...

In this adding negative numbers worksheet, students solve three multi-part short answer problems. Students add negative integers. Students evaluate addition and subtraction expressions for given values.

In this inverse worksheet, students solve 6 short answer problems. Students find the inverse of a given conditional statement.

Students investigate proofs used to solve geometric problems. In this geometry lesson, students read about the history behind early geometry and learn how to write proofs correctly using two columns. The define terminology valuable to...

In this conditional statement learning exercise, students read statements and identify the inverse of the statement.  They write conditional statements based upon given criteria.  This two-page learning exercise contains 5...

Fifth graders solve problems while examining a variety of isosceles triangles.  In this isosceles triangle lesson, 5th graders examine shapes to find their characteristics.  Students pay particular attention to the...

Students estimate measurements in real world problem situations. In this estimation lesson, students read the book Pancakes, Pancakes and estimate how many cups equal a pint, quart, and gallon. Students test their estimations by...

In this limit problems learning exercise, learners solve 28 limits problems.  Students find the limits of various functions as x approaches a certain number.  Learners solve a sudoku puzzle with their answers.

In this Sudoku puzzle worksheet, students use basic derivative formulas, the chain rule and implicit differentiation to solve given problems.  This six-page worksheet contains 26 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.

Middle schoolers work in groups to show understanding of the relationship between fractions, decimals, percentages, and the application of ratios and proportions. In this decimals, fractions, and percents lesson plan, students use real...

Students extend, generalize, recognize, and write a variety of patterns using an AppleWorks template and the Inspiration or Kidspiration educational software. This technology-based math instructional activity is intended for the early...

In this pre-calculus instructional activity, student solve 35 multiple choice problems and then place the answers in a Sudoku puzzle form. This instructional activity would be a great warm up or fun test review.

In this calculus learning exercise, student solve problems by taking the derivative of the function as x approaches a specific limit. They evaluate trig functions using the properties of trig. There are 26 questions with an answer key.

In this Sudoku worksheet, students first solve 36 definite integral problems and then place them into the puzzle.  The remainder of the Sudoku is left to solve.

Students apply properties of right triangles to solve problems. In this geometry lesson, students identify axioms and theorems using examples.

In this physics instructional activity, students complete 5 sets of unit conversion problems. They express exponential expressions to expanded form and vice versa.

Fifth graders take turns explaining, orally and in writing, how to solve multiplication problems that contain no more than three digit by two-digit numbers.

Young scholars explore the concept of multiplying polynomials. In this multiplying polynomials lesson, students watch a video clip about basic math skills. Young scholars work in groups on an exploration about why a binomial squared...

Young scholars solve various word problems that deal with common denominators, and write the mathematical explanations they used to obtain the solutions.

Here is a problem-solving lesson that has learners take the role of a packaging expert to design an inexpensive means of packaging a potato chip. It could benefit from having more specific detail about the lesson itself, but it does make...

Students decide how many rides it takes at a county fair to benefit from bargain tickets.

First graders explore the existence of patterns in everyday items. In this science and math integrated lesson, 1st graders match leaves with a name word card and organize them into four patterns. This lesson includes a reading of And the...