Guide multiplication lesson plan instruction with a formative assessment. Mathematicians are given two multiplication problems to solve and represent using the area model, equal groups, repeated addition, and word problems. Following the...

Just what does it take to show two rhombuses are similar? The assessment task asks pupils to develop an argument to show that given quadrilaterals are rhombuses. Class members also use their knowledge of similar triangles to show two...

Examine the importance of sequence and series through contextual situations. Here, learners partake in a five-day unit that begins with the basics of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. As it progresses, pupils apply the...

Fifth graders explore volcanoes and the rocks they produce using the Internet. The lab portion of the lesson prompts young scientists to compare and describe igneous rocks. Next, they critique a pair or more of...

The djinni in this resource offers gold coins. Learners use the properties of exponents to make their decision as one offer increases exponentially. This makes a great group project. As the commentary suggests, start by having groups...

The key to understanding is making connections. Scholars explore angle dilations using properties of parallel lines. At completion, pupils prove that angles of a dilation preserve their original measure. 

Build boxes using unit cubes to compare surface area and volume. The group performs multiple experiments to determine properties of volume, such as if it makes a difference which order the dimensions are multiplied in. Extensive...

This activity is a follow-on activity to inscribing a square in a circle. The overall problem is more complex. It deals with geometric constructions, properties of triangles, and regular hexagons. The final part of the activity...

Through a variety of hands-on activities and physical scenarios, this far-reaching unit leads learners through an exceptionally thorough exploration of circles and parabolas as conic sections. Geometric construction techniques are used...

In this algebra learning exercise, learners use the distributive property to solve expressions. They distribute negatives and numbers to get the correct answer. There are 30 questions relating to distribution.

In this solving equations activity, students solve 10 multiple choice and word problem equations.  Students use the distributive property to combine like terms and isolate the variable.

Young scholars investigate the concept of building materials and how they are used to create different things. They focus upon the availability, cost, flexibility, and strength of different building materials. This is done by taking part...

Young scientists investigate types of rocks in this instructional activity. They collaborate to examine groups of rocks, make written descriptions of them, and use websites to help them identify the types of rocks they are.

In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders follow the order of operations to evaluate numeric and algebraic expressions and use the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions.  The two page worksheet contains twenty-six...

Ninth graders investigate systems of linear equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders determine which method is the best for solving a systems:  graphing, substitution, or elimination.  Students choose...

While there are many types of equations to solve, the main focus here is on quadratics. Starting with a quick review of the different methods, learners are guided through the solving process and are challenged to solve higher level...

In this multiplication mental math learning exercise, 6th graders answer multiple choice questions about the commutative, associative and distributive properties of multiplication.

In this addition and subtraction worksheet, students review the addition properties and the subtraction rules. Students then complete each number sentence and tell which property or rule was used.

In this algebraic expressions and addition properties worksheet, learners write an algebraic expression for each word phrase in the first set of problems. Students then translate each algebraic expression into words in the second set. In...

Students solve problems using the distributive property. In this algebra activity, students solve equations by multiplication and combining like terms. They graph their lines on the calculator.

In this algebraic expressions and addition properties worksheet, students write an algebraic expression for each word phrase. Students then translate each algebraic expression into words. In this third set, students evaluate each...

For this addition properties worksheet, students use addition properties to answer the six word problems about the national parks of the United States.

In this math vocabulary worksheet, students study words that are associated with number properties, counting, and place value. They see number words that will be used in the context of lessons such as how to multiply.

Second graders explore the properties of primary color and investigate what happens when primary colors are mixed. They listen to the story The Crayon Box That Talked and list the colors. They experiment mixing primary colors and...