Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Mathematical Models
Provides a good discussion of how and why models are used in Mathematics to represent problems in the real world. It explains different ways to model a problem, e.g., with a formula or an illustration, and what can be learned from them....
Mathigon
Mathigon: Mathematical Treasure Hunt
The mathematical treasure hunt allows students to follow a trail of clues and mathematical problems around the school site; each clue contains a hint to where the next clue is hidden.
University of Nottingham
Mathematics Assessment Project: Modeling Population Growth: Having Kittens
This lesson unit guides students in developing strategies for modeling problems. The task focuses on investigating a cat shelter's claims about the rate of cat population growth. The unit includes a full lesson plan, examples of student...
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: High Horse [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of measurement.
Other
St. Louis University: Success in Mathematics
Get tips on being successful in your math class. Remember that studying for math is different than studying for many other subjects: the student must actively prepare by practicing problems. The site gives lots of ideas for students to...
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: One Grain of Rice Mathematical Project
This is the mathematical tale about Raja, one grain of rice, and how quickly it grows. It includes a mathematical project using a spreadsheet to examine exponential growth and a calculus-based extension that explores area under a curve.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.b.7: Coffee at Mom's Diner
This task assesses a student's ability to use the addition rule to compute a probability and to interpret a probability in context of a coffee shop. Aligns with S-CP.B.7.
US Department of Education
Nces Kids' Zone: Dare to Compare Mathematics Grade 8
So, how do you compare with students nationally and from around the world? Take the interactive online quiz to find out.
Mathematics for Teaching
Mathematics for Teaching: Teaching Mathematics With Geo Gebra
Students complete activities using GeoGebra to explore geometry concepts such as the coordinates of points.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 1.oa \$20 Dot Map
In this lesson plan, 1st graders are given a graphic of a map and are to use addition and subtraction to solve the word problem.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 2.nbt Boxes and Cartons of Pencils
This complete lesson plan has students explore place value through word problems.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 1.oa Measuring Blocks
This is a complete lesson plan that has students use paper clips to measure the length of blocks.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Distance to School
This task asks students to find equivalent expressions by visualizing a familiar activity involving distance. The given solution shows some possible equivalent expressions, but there are many variations possible. Aligns with 6.EE.A.2.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Dividing by One Half
This task requires learners to recognize both "number of groups unknown" (part (a)) and "group size unknown" (part (d)) division problems in the context of a whole number divided by a unit fraction. It also addresses a common...
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh: Discrete Mathematics Relations
A pdf version of lecture notes covering a variety of relations.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: k.oa Pick Two
This activity is a basic introduction to writing simple equations. Students are given a set of numbers and will pick two numbers that add to make six. They will write an equation that shows that those two numbers add to make 6.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: k.oa Dice Addition 2
In this task, learners will roll dice and write and solve addition equations.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.a.2 and S cp.a.3: Cards and Independence
One card is selected at random from the following set of 6 cards, and students will find the probability of different scenarios. Aligns with the S-CP.A.2 and S-CP.A.3 standards.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Which Weighs More? Which Weighs Less?
Students will use a block to compare with other objects to decide which is heavier/lighter. They will fill in a chart by drawing a picture of it under "Heavier" or "Lighter" depending which applies.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Pick a Number, Counting On
Students will practice counting on with this class game. The teacher will put multiple numbers in a hat or on sticks from the known counting sequence. S/he randomly picks one number and asks the class to count on ten numbers from that...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Sort and Count I
Students will have fun moving around the room and comparing items using sorting cards. They will become familiar with the math vocabulary more/less/same and most/least.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Race to the Top
Students will practice counting, number identification, and writing numerals in this competitive game. This activity lends itself to many variations.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Longer and Heavier? Shorter and Heavier?
Students will compare the length and weight of several pairs of objects to learn that weight and length are separate measurable attributes, and not always related.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: The Napping House
The teacher reads "The Napping House" to the class, stopping each time a person or animal gets into the bed so the young scholars can add a counter to the ten-frame. Ten-Frame printable is included.
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