Lesson Plan
Center for Mathematics and Technology

Whole Numbers: Using an Area Model to Explain Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
There are many ways to work through a multiplication problem. Using an area model, kids complete several worksheets with different types of multiplication problems, including multiplying by ten, and explain how the new strategies differ...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Integer Computation-Rules

For Students 5th - 6th
In this integers activity, students solve and complete 17 different problems that include using the integer computation-rules. First, they read the flow chart on the right and add their own examples to show that they comprehend each...
Activity
Curated OER

Analyzing Word Problems Involving Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Learners sometimes have difficulty making sense of a word problem. In a guided learning activity, pupils are asked to think about how to find an answer and explain their thinking, rather than finding the answer. It allows them to...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Reasoning about Multiplication and Division and Place Value, Part 2

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
The learner puts reasoning and estimation to work. The directions are to place a decimal in the answer to make the equation true. Pupils are to look at the two problems, one multiplication and one division, and estimate an answer. No...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Multiplying 2-Digit Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this multiplying 2-digit numbers worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different problems. First, they multiply by the right-bottom digit and then the left-bottom digit. Finally, they add all numbers together and write the answer.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

The Distributive Property and the Products of Decimals

For Students 6th Standards
Make multiplication of decimals easier by applying the distributive property. Pupils investigate how they can use the distributive property to multiply decimals. After learning the strategy, they work on some practice problems at...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplication Two Digit by Three Digit Numbers

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
In this multiplication worksheet, learners multiply two digit numbers by three digit numbers. Students complete 30 multiplication problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplying Three Digit Numbers

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
In this multiplication worksheet, students multiply three digit numbers by three digit numbers. Students complete 24 multiplication problems.
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Integers: Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Young mathematicians construct their own understanding of integers with an inquiry-based math lesson. Using colored chips to represent positive and negative numbers, children model a series of addition and subtraction problems as...
Worksheet
Curated OER

A Three-Digit Multiplier, Plus Zeros

For Students 4th - 5th
In this three digit multiplication worksheet, learners review how to multiply with three digit numbers. Students then multiply the three digit problems.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Reasoning about Multiplication and Division and Place Value, Part 1

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Help your class make sense of quantities and their relationships. Given is the product of two numbers. It is up to your number crunchers to think about the quantitative relationship when the product is one-tenth or ten times the product...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplying Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this decimal multiplication worksheet, students review methods to multiply decimals. Students then practice by putting the decimal point in the correct place for the multiplication problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Arithmetic Algorithms

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students solve a variety of arithmetic algorithms. Students use multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction skills to solve the problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplication: 4-Digit by 2-Digit

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
In this multiplication worksheet, students complete 24 problems, multiplying 4-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers. Page contains links to answers and additional worksheets.
Worksheet
Math Mammoth

Multiplying in Columns, Standard Way

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In t his multiplication worksheet, students read about column multiplication and complete 22 problems. A website reference for additional resources is given.
Activity
Curated OER

Folding strips of paper

For Teachers 5th Standards
Fifth graders need concrete experiences to introduce a unit on multiplying fractions by fractions. A strip of paper is used to create a number line and represent 5/6. It is folded first in half, and then in quarters. After unfolding,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Guess a Birthday

For Students 4th - 12th
In this birthday instructional activity, learners perform given algorithms.  Upon performing all problems correctly, the student's final answer will be his/her birthday.  This one-page instructional activity contains 8...
Lesson Plan
Consumers Energy

The Cost of Electricity

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
How much is your toaster costing you every day? Young environmentalists calculate the monetary costs of household appliances based on their average consumption of wattage.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Multiplying in Columns, Standard Way

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this multiplying and carrying worksheet, students compare the standard algorithm with the multiplying in parts method and their examples, choose which method to use, and find the products. Students solve twenty problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Systems of Equations (Systems Project Part 1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this systems of equations worksheet, students identify and explore three ways to solve systems of equations:  graphing, substitution, elimination.  They discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and write an algorithm for each...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Hands-On Equations: Teacher Notes

For Students 6th - 7th
Math manipulatives are wonderful for demonstrating any number of mathematical concepts in a concrete and visual way. Learners review the addition property of equality and the zero property using a scale model kit (not shown). They...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Three Digit Multipliers

For Students 5th - 8th
In this multiplication worksheet, students multiply 3 digit numbers together. Students complete 6 three digit number multiplication problems.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Estimating Digits in a Quotient

For Students 6th Standards
Boiling down any division problem to a one-digit divisor problem sure makes estimation easy. The lesson shows how to estimate division problems by using place value understanding and basic arithmetic facts to simplify the division. Some...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

How Many Containers in One Cup / Cups in One Container?

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
The object is to model fraction division by asking “How many are in one group?” It is a difficult concept to understand, but developing the model that shows one cup to a certain amount of container or one container to a certain amount of...