Curated OER
Practice Adding
Challenge your first graders with 24 addition problems. The first section of problems use numbers from 5 to 64, while the second section contains problems adding three numbers together. The last few problems prompt young mathematicians...
Curated OER
Unit 8 Algebra: Brackets
In this expansions worksheet, students use area to solve expansions of brackets problems. There are 4 of this type, each problem having less guidance than the previous. The second activity asks students to solve magic square puzzles...
Curated OER
Multiplication Lesson
Fourth graders use grid paper, M&M's, and vocabulary words, to correctly complete multiplication problems. For this multiplication lesson plan, 4th graders complete number sentences, use symbols, solve equations, and more.
Curated OER
Rows of Numbers
Students generate patterns from a structured situation, find a rule for the general term, and express it in words and symbols. They also devise and use problem solving strategies in a systematic way.
Curated OER
Magic Square
In this magic square activity, students put the number 1 through 9 into the magic square so that each row, column, and diagonal add up to the same number. Students complete 1 square.
Virginia Department of Education
Simplifying Square Roots of Whole Numbers
Simplify your life by using a resource on simplifying square roots. Pupils review square roots and calculate values of given radical expressions using a calculator. The lesson concludes by having them consider the results to develop the...
Inside Mathematics
Magic Squares
Prompt scholars to complete a magic square using only variables. Then they can attempt to solve a numerical magic square using algebra.
Curated OER
Graphing Game
Students explore the concept of graphing ordered pairs. For this graphing ordered pairs lesson, students work in teams to play a version of Connect 4. Students use a Cartesian grid with values -4 to 4 as their Connect 4 board. Students...
Curated OER
Getting There
Students practice reading a pictograph. In this data analysis lesson plan, students collect data and create their own pictograph. A students worksheet is included.
Curated OER
Determinants: 2x2 and 3x3 Matrices
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders find the determinant of 2x2 or 3x3 matrix and use the determinant to find the inverse of the matrix. The two page activity contains explanation of topic, a worked example, and three...
Curated OER
Problem Posing Mathematics
Students work on multiplication problems. In this hands-on math instructional activity, students practice the concept of multiplication through manipulatives, arrays, pictures, and drawings. They discover other ways of learning...
Curated OER
What Are Elements?
Students investigate elements by by defining scientific terms. In this Periodic Table of Elements lesson, students utilize a glass of water, and powdered fruit drink to perform a lab activity demonstrating properties of certain...
Curated OER
Life Expectancy at Birth
Students create a line graph on the life expectancy for males and females in Canada. In this math and health lesson plan, students review table and graph terminology, create line graphs, and analyze the differences in life expectancy...
Curated OER
You Can Count on Squares!
Fourth graders engage in and explore to develop mathematical, specifically algebraic, ideas. Although the tasks are built around measurement, they are algebraic to the extent that they require 'formulae' to be derived form the geometric...
Curated OER
Area of Quadrilaterals
In this math worksheet, young scholars read an informative chart about how to find the area of quadrilaterals. Students then answer 6 questions in which the area of quadrilaterals is calculated.
Curated OER
Batter Up
Students use a variety of strategies to figure out the cost of baseball tickets. They use a combination chart, notebook notation, etc. to find the cost of their family to attend a Cardinal's game in St. Louis.
KenKen Puzzle
KenKen® Puzzle
Think inside the box with KenKen® puzzles to provide some problem solving practice. These puzzles are similar to Sudoku, but require computation inside designated boxes. There are multiple puzzles with a range of difficulties to...
Curated OER
Multiplication Using Arrays, Number Lines, and Repeated Additions
An educational article can be as useful a tool as a good lesson. This article focuses on how one can use arrays, repeated addition, and number lines to reinforce a deeper understanding of multiplication. Links to 5 different worksheets...
Curated OER
Unequal Groups vs. Equal Groups
Third graders read and discuss math story problems and analyze if the story is using equal groups or unequal groups. They listen to the book "12 Ways To Get to 11," and simulate the story using beads on a pipe cleaner. Students then...
Curated OER
Number Tick Tack Toe:
Students practice basic addition and subtration facts to twelve and use thinking skills to win at tick tack toe.