Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Up We Go

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine the use of number lines in problem solving situations in this series of lessons. They participate in activities in which they move forward and backward on number line on the playground before doing paper and pencil...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fraction Facts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to fractions, including operations with fractionsm converting fractions to decimals and percents. They are provided with activities that provide ample practice opportunities to reinforce the information from the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Multiplying Decimals and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars multiply decimals and/or mixed numbers. They explore the effects of multiplying decimals and mixed numbers. They practice estimating answers when a number is multiplied by a decimal or mixed number.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rounding And Estimating

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate various types of problems using whole numbers and decimals. They use a discussion format while working example problems to help create a baseline for further independent practice. The lesson also includes praise for...
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Comparing Sets

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students count back with cubes to model subtraction problems. In this subtraction lesson plan, students compare sets of problems and record their results in a table.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Which Pair?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice solving equations adding decimals and integers. Using a worksheet, they identify which pair of numbers goes correctly with the problem. They review their answers and are graded based a rubric given to them.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Picture the Problem

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students create an illustration of how to solve math problems. They use appropriate resources for solving the problems. Students have to demonstrate how drawing diagrams and using pictures can help them by using KidPix. On Slide One,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Estimating Fish Populations

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students describe the mark/recapture method used to estimate fish populations. They explain the importance of being able to predict population numbers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who's Going to the Convention?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice planning budgets as they create a budget for ten employees of a company to attend a professional convention. They use the Internet, and spreadsheet software to complete their assignment.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Addition and Subtraction of Decimals

For Students 5th - 6th
In these decimal skills worksheets, students solve the equations and word problems using addition or subtraction. Students then solve the decimal equations and word problems using addition or subtraction.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Menu Mania

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore the concept of estimating by watching a video, and discussing the strategies for estimation. They estimate the costs for various menu items, then calculate the exact amount spent.
Website
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Emr: Exercises in Math Readiness

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Saskatchewan offers this resource for the review of mathematical concepts that students need to enter university level math courses. Topics include mental arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, exponential and...
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: The Meaning of Multiplication: Mental Calculation

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
If you are looking for a website that explains and defines the basics of mental multiplication with helpful hints then you have arrived at an excellent resource. There are even practice problems at the very end of the lesson.
Activity
Teachnology

Teachnology: Arithmetic Theme

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Arithmetic Theme provides an excellent collection of free sample worksheets, teacher resources, lesson plans and interactive media to support addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Activity
Teachnology

Teachnology: Arithmetic Theme

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Arithmetic Theme provides an excellent collection of free sample worksheets, teacher resources, lesson plans and interactive media to support addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Activity
University of Waterloo (Canada)

University of Waterloo: Arithmagic: Mental Math

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Test your mental math skills in arithmetic. How many questions can you answer in one minute? Good luck!
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Table of Contents

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This website from The Math Page explains some helpful hints about how to do mental math.
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Other

Ns Dept. Of Education: Mental Math Questions and Answers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Designed to inform teachers, this booklet addresses questions they may have about how to teach Mental Math.
Website
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Aaa Math Lessons

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
AAA Math's interactive tutorials and lessons assist students grades K-8 improve their understanding of a wide range of arithmetic topics. Students are provided with immediate feedback as they complete the "Learn," "Practice," and "Play"...
Activity
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Mentally Adding Two Digit Numbers

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site explains how to mentally add two-digit numbers. Gives exercises and games to practice this skill.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Igloo: Addition

For Students 4th - 5th
It takes a lot of math to build an Igloo. Can you help Kirima? Students will learn to select and apply appropriate mental, written or calculator strategies to solve addition problems.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Mental Math to Add and Subtract Decimals

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find sums and differences of decimals using mental math.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Mental Math to Divide by Decimal Powers of Ten

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use mental math to divide by decimal powers of ten and find a quotient.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Mental Math to Multiply by Decimal Powers of Ten

For Students 6th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use mental math to multiply by decimal powers of ten.