Inside Mathematics
Number Towers
Number towers use addition or multiplication to ensure each level is equal. While this is common in factoring, it is often not used with algebraic equations. Solving these six questions relies on problem solving skills and being able to...
Lakeshore Learning
Presidents' Day Poem
What a great way to combine English language arts with your celebration of Presidents' Day! Youngsters are guided through the reading of a poem sung to the tune of "Itsy Bitsy Spider" on the jobs of the president of the United...
University of North Carolina
Clichés
When it comes to writing, cliches are as old as dirt. A handout on tired phrases provides examples of cliches, as well as a description of the negative effects they have on a paper. Writers discover specific words and phrases to avoid,...
EngageNY
Comparing Irrational Numbers
Build on your classes' understanding of irrational numbers by comparing their values. The 13th instructional activity in the 25-part module has individuals estimate values of both perfect and non-perfect roots. They finish by graphing...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Write and Evaluate Algebraic Expressions
Once your math class is adept at writing expressions, challenge them with a few word problems! There are six real-world scenarios for which learners must come up with a representative variable expression. Take CCSS.Math.Content.6.EE.2.a...
EngageNY
End-of-Module Assessment Task: Pre-Calculus Module 4
Challenge your scholars to show what they know about the Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, and inverses. The six-question assessment is the last in a series of 16. Pupils find the area of triangles and show that the Law of Sines and Law of...
Workforce Solutions
Plan a Vacation
Challenge scholars to plan a vacation with a $5,000 budget. Learners review costs of transportation, meals, and entertainment while considering the number of people and destination. Worksheets provide information and...
Curated OER
A Present for the Teacher
In this math word problems worksheet, students read the story about Gina and the gift she wants to buy and make for her teacher. Students then determine if she has enough money to make the specific patterned necklace.
Curated OER
Lead Pb Environmental and Health Issues
In this health issues worksheet, students write a letter to the President about the health issues that arise from metal and lead after reading articles about the dangers. Students read 9 articles.
Curated OER
Travel Time: Write and Solve Equations
In this word problem worksheet, students read problems, write correct equations for each and solve. Answers are included on page 2.
Curated OER
Movie Math
For this fractions worksheet, students complete questions about a movie word problem involving fractions. Students complete 5 short answer questions.
Curated OER
Spelling Challenge
For this algebra worksheet, students count and spell out the value of the integer. In this game of spelling, they use algebra to answer the questions of which letters were not ever used. There is an answer key.
Curated OER
Rounding to the Nearest Tens or Hundreds (In Words)
There are 10 chances here for scholars to practice rounding and place value. Each sentence prompts them to round a number to either the nearest ten or hundred, and learners find the answer in a list on the right. None of these numbers...
Curated OER
Definition Poems
“Hope is a tissue, wiping away your problems and fears.” Use a Definition Poem Web worksheet to model for your class how to craft a free verse poem based on an emotion. After brainstorming topics, groups use the sheet to make comparisons...
Curated OER
Place Value and Expanded Form
Because there is only one place-value problem here and a detailed explanation below, use this as an all-class warm up. Learners write 369 in expanded form with a little assistance by a place value table. They can fill in the hundreds,...
Curated OER
Classroom Supplies
Challenge young mathematicians to buy classroom supplies by staying within the means of a $1,000 budget. The mathematical activity provides learners with the opportunity to decide what items from the supply list would benefit a class of...
Curated OER
You Be The Teacher
Young scholars create their own math problems with one restriction, the answer the teacher gives them must be kept in a sealed envelope. They may make up any kind of problem they like.
Curated OER
Read and Write Numbers up to 100,000
Use this lengthy, and challenging, presentation in your lesson on numeracy. Pupils practice their skills in reading and writing numbers up to 100,000, interpret a variety of graphs, solve word problems, and get to use a calculator. A...
Curated OER
Recalling Multiplication and Division Facts
A fabulous presentation on multiplication and division facts. In it, learners work in pairs to solve all sorts of problems, puzzles, brain teasers, and mental math problems. These problems focus on multiplication, division, rounding, and...
Curated OER
Year 5, Term 2, Unit 7
Here is a challenging presentation which should be tough for even your top math learners. In it, pupils view 86 slides which take them through many mathematical concepts such as doubling, halving, decimals, word problems, and converting...
CK-12 Foundation
Discriminant
Discriminate between the types of roots. The interactive root introduces the discriminant and its connection to the types and number of roots. Pupils use a slider to view graphically the effect of the sign of the discriminant on a...
University of North Carolina
Style
Just like you choose your clothes to ensure they fit the occasion, you should choose your words deliberately while writing. Style, the main topic of one handout in a series on writing skills, involves choosing words carefully and paying...
Sprite Box
Lightbot Jr 4 Coding Puzzles
Learning how to write computer code has never been so much fun! Given control of their very own robots, children create simple programs in order to solve a series of challenges and develop their problem solving skills.
Curated OER
Each Orange Had 8 Slices
If you haven't read Each Orange Had 8 Slices with your young mathematicians, now is the time! Ideal for beginners to multiplication, this book features several number stories, and challenges learners to answer math questions....