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Percents: (An Application to Real Life Problems)
Seventh graders explore the concept of calculating percents. In this calculating percents instructional activity, 7th graders simulate ordering food off of a menu. Students work in groups to calculate the bill, tax, and the tip for the...
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Applications of Linear Systems
In this Algebra I/Algebra II activity, students solve verbal problems whose solution requires the use of a system of linear equations. The five page activity contains a combination of thirty-one multiple choice and free response...
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Driving Directions
In this driving directions worksheet, 5th graders interpret a driving route from Yosemite National Park to Mount Saint Helens National Monument. Students answer five math word problems associated with the route.
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Addition Applications
For this addition worksheet, 2nd graders read and solve word problems. In this fill in the blank worksheet, students solve five problems.
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Subtraction Math Problems
In this multiplication worksheet, 3rd graders problem solve 12 subtraction math problems by figuring out the missing number in each one that completes each problem.
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Decimals Addition Word Problems
In this addition worksheet, students problem solve 4 addition word problems involving decimals in the workspace provided for each one.
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Math Word Problems Worksheet
In this word problems worksheet, students use addition and subtraction to solve the problems. Students solve ten simple word problems.
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Solve Word Problems
In this problem solving activity, students solve word problems. Students determine how to solve four word problems, solve them, and show their steps.
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Section 1-4: The Real Numbers
For this real numbers worksheet, students list given numbers in ascending and descending order. They solve inequality problems containing real numbers. This three-page worksheet contains 14 problems. Answers are provided on the last...
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Party Math
Learners create a spreadsheet that they will use to plan a small party or outing. They calculate expenses and stay within a budget amount for their party.
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Graphing Difference
Students use problem solving skills to reason, predict and problem solve through exploration. They recognize a way in which they are different from their peers and create a graph that shows these differences.
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An application of the Parallax Effect
In this parallax effect instructional activity, students observe 2 photographs taken of an active area of the sun by 2 STEREO satellites and 1 photograph taken of the same active area of the sun by the SOHO satellite. Students observe...
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Application of Ellipses
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders apply ellipses to real life scenarios such as football, satellite and planet orbits. They discuss a variety of way sto apply ellipses.
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Application of Delta-Epsilon Definition of the Limit
Students create a Hexaflexagon using a formula. In this calculus lesson, students apply the definition of delta epsilon as it relates to limit to create a shape using creases. They relate the same rule to triangles and investigate angles.
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The Football Kick An Application of Parametric Equations
Twelfth graders define parametric equations and take the derivative of parametric equations. In this calculus lesson plan, 12th graders solve word problems using parametric equations to find x,y and z. They observe graphics and complete...
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Challenge: Skills and Applications Lesson 1.3
In this skills worksheet, students explain the Segment Addition Postulate, provide examples and counter examples and determine congruent line segments. This one-page worksheet contains 11 multi-step problems.
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Challenge: Skills and Applications Lesson 2.2
In this truth tables worksheet, high schoolers solve 5 short answer problems. Students make a truth table for five conditional statements.
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Challenge: Skills and Applications Lesson 3.3
In this angle measures activity, students solve 9 short answer problems. Students find values for x and y given two parallel lines cut by a transversal. Students use alternate interior, supplementary, and exterior angles to find x and y.
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Quilting With Students: Using Fractions to Develop Quilt Designs
Young scholars create and study paper "quilt blocks" that represent fractions. In this fraction lesson plan, students color squares in different dimensions in order to discover the basics of fractions.
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TI Math, Games
Students solve problems using technology. In this algebra lesson, students apply flow diagrams and computer codes to solve problems. They use the TI to view the graphs.
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Math 5 - Act. 01: Multiplication Strategy Review
Fifth graders play a game to practice all of the strategies for multiplication they have memorized.
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Word Problems-No Problem!
Third graders create and solve story problems using drawing and presentation software. Working in small groups, 3rd graders create illustrated presentation slides using multiplication facts. As a class, all group multiplication problems...
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Modeling the Keeling Curve with Excel
In this modeling the Keeling Curve worksheet, learners use given data beginning in 1960 to create a mathematical model for the changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide over time. Students manipulate the equation to predict the carbon...
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Math Word Problems
In this problem solving learning exercise, students solve six multiple choice word problems that involve finding probability and identifying monetary amounts.