Curated OER
Multiplication: Mixed Facts (3 of 4)
In this multiplication worksheet, 3rd graders practice basic facts by finding the products in 35 horizontal and vertical problems. They work with facts from 3 to 9.
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Multiplication: 3x and 6x Tables
In this multiplication learning exercise, 3rd graders find the products to 35 single digit vertical and horizontal problems in which they practice the three and six times tables.
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The Very Busy Spider-Pattern
Students explore two- and three-dimensional shapes. In this very busy spider instructional activity, students read the story and then create a spider web pattern of their own. The webs must use a symmetrical pattern....
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Pythagorean Theorem
Pupils solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson,students identify the right angle, hypotenuse and legs of a right triangle. They find the missing sides using the ratios of the Pythagorean theorem.
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Tangram Shapes
In this tangram worksheet, students trace the tangram pieces and cut them out to solve the five problems. Students make shapes with the tangram pieces.
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Right Angles--Algebra Vocabulary
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students create a crossword review of algebra vocabulary. The students must determine the correct answer to each clue and then determine the correct placement for the term in the 12 by 12...
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What is Coal?
Learners receive instruction to answer the question "What is coal?". They then participate in several puzzles and problems to explore the subject of coal. They solve addition and subtraction problems and match letters with the letter...
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Kincaid Creatures
Students brainstorm a list of nocturnal and diurnal wild animals they see in their community and discuss how the animals would be different if they were living during the Ice Age. Using a handout, they discover how archeologists record...
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Tango's Story
Fifth graders listen to "Grandfather Tang's Story" and use tangram pieces to create animals described by the main character.
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Translation
Tenth graders identify and interpret vocabulary terms as they relate to vectors. Students practice translations by creating several tessellations. Students determine the direction and distance using vectors. Students use grid paper to...
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Lagoon Lake
Students develop skill in using co-ordinates. Up to eight cardinal points of the compass are used making this a useful activity in simple map and grid work. They utilize educational software to gain practice.
Curated OER
Connect the Mathematical Dots
Teachers can choose visual activities that demonstrate the elegance associated with the coordinate plane.
K12 Reader
Extending Patterns
2, 4, 6, 8. What comes next? This reading comprehension activity discusses patterns and extending patterns. After reading the short article, kids answer a series of questions to demonstrate their understanding of the passage.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Puzzlemaker
Use this free tool to create various kinds of puzzles like wordsearches, criss cross, math squares, mazes, etc. Select the puzzle type, follow the simple direction, enter your words, and print out the finished puzzle with an answer key.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Multiplying Magic Squares
The math concept of "Magic Squares" is explored here with basic terminology and examples to begin with. Once students have mastered these, the more challenging idea of how to multiply magic squares is introduced. Review materials are...
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Square Laminas
Solve this square lamina problem using your visualization skills and other mathematical prolem solving strategies.
Harvey Mudd College
Mudd Math Fun Facts: Squares Ending in 5
This math tutorial features an exercise in which you are given any two-digit number that ends in 5 and then square it in your head.
Harvey Mudd College
Mudd Math Fun Facts: Magic Squares, Indeed!
This tutorial provides a definition and examples of a "magic square" and then shows a proof and generalizations.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Four Triangles Puzzle
Sharpen your logic and and pattern recognition skills with this four triangles puzzle. The solution is available to check your work.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Puzzlemaker
At this site create your own puzzles, build your own maze and print them out for yourself or others to enjoy.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Increasing Wall Area
This site presents a problem at a museum that has one large square gallery. The director wants to divide this room down the middle into four smaller square rooms.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: 1, 2, 3 Magic Square
Sharpen your logic and basic addition facts skills while working on this challenge. Solution.
Other
Websudoku
A fun puzzler to get any mind thinking logically! Try many levels of puzzles using the following rules: "Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3...