Students complete several games and experiments, tally and graph their results. They figure the mean, median, range and/or average of their graphs to describe class results. They consider which statistic best represents the data at hand.

Pupils investigate the concept of probability. They use example problems in order to measure the likelihood of various outcomes. The lesson includes dialogue to be used by the teacher during direct instruction. They also use class...

In this law of sines worksheet, students read story problems. They use both algebra and the law of sines and cosines to solve problems. This two page worksheet contains seven problems.

In this story problem activity, students read story problems, write equations, and solve. They use the law of sines, the law of cosines, the distance formula, and rates to solve problems. This two-page activity contains seven story...

In this permutations and combinations instructional activity, students read story problems and identify them as a permutation or combination. They select the correct formula and compute the answer to the problem. This one-page...

In this single and compound events activity, 8th graders solve 10 different problems that contain various single and compound events. First, they determine the probability of selecting an ace and a king without a replacement. Then,...

In this independent events probability worksheet, learners solve 10 different problems that include determining the probability of certain events described. First, they determine the probability of selecting at random a number divisible...

Students complete various activities for probability. In this probability lesson, students use coins, cubes, peanut butter and jelly, playing cards, number cubes, darts, and a Gauss Curve to study probability. Students must orally...

In this probability learning exercise, students solve probability word problems in groups containing one digit numbers. Students complete 8 problems total.

Students perform activities that involve color and shape discrimination. They play games to practice memory skills. Students recognize body parts to participate in activities.

Students play a game to reinforce place value.

Fifth graders explore fact families. They solve simple math problems. Students determine which mathematical property is used to solve the given problem. They are given five minutes to complete as many mathematical facts as possible.

Students use locomotor skills to move to a hoop, where they solve a math problem, and use a locomotor skill to return to the beginning spot.

Students identify and demonstrate the critical elements of various sports activities. They create a chart of common elements, develop rules for a new sport, and play the new sport.

Students experiment with sounds of words. In this word comparison lesson, students complete a series of games to assist them in hearing and sounding out the letters in the word rice.  Students use this information to find or think...

Students practice counting groups of items of six or more. They create equivalent sets.

Young scholars examine the probability of the various findings in a game and determine the odds of winning. They differentiate between the facts of odds versus probability. Students use higher order thinking skills to explain how a...

Students listen to the book, Splash in the Ocean. Then they use fish counters, fish stickers, numbers and symbols to solve addition story problems.

Pupils develop an appreciation for different styles of poetry. It is also an excellent way to introduce a holiday, season, or theme. They also learn different techniques for memorization.

Fourth graders work in groups filling in worksheets learning about and appreciating conditions during the Great Depression. They analyze the difference in the cost of living today versus the Depression years.

Students play a trading game using Base 10 blocks that incorporates decimal place value. Then they each receive a paper with a decimal number on it and must arrange themselves in a line from least to greatest.

Students practice naming furniture in this Home Game. Students also use prepositions of place to describe where the furniture is.

In this math instructional activity, students investigate the probability of different scenarios. Students read 24 brief situations on the cards and rate them with one of the 24 words such as: no chance, poor chance, likely, certainly,...

In this probability worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 3 different problems. First, they place the events on the probability scale shown. Then, students match the phrase to the best description of its chance of happening.