In this business and statistics worksheet, students read real-life business problems, arrange data, and identify the probability method best used to determine the answer. They identify the type of random sample, draw stem-and-leaf plots,...

Eighth graders explore the Pythagorean Theorem.  For this middle school geometry lesson, 8th graders solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem as they explore the definition of a theorem and attempt to determine the formula for...

Fifth graders investigate factors by utilizing mathematical terms.   In this number sense lesson, 5th graders discuss and define terms such as factors, multiples, and denominators.  Students create a Venn Diagram when...

Seventh graders practice writing and solving expressions involving negative exponents. The teacher uses an overhead projector to do example problems while lecturing to the students. They use notes taken in class to help do the...

Pupils summarize nonfiction text. After reviewing the steps for summarization, students independently read a nonfiction article. They write a summary paragraph using the six-step process outlined by the instructor during guided practice.

Second graders identify adjectives and brainstorm adjectives that may be used to complete sentences. Students draw pictures and describe them using adjectives. The teacher and students participate in an activity where they ask...

Middle schoolers engage in a lesson plan that is about finding the main idea of a passage of reading. They use a passage while focusing upon the words and defining vocabulary. The students work on fluency and then identify the main idea.

In this cosine worksheet, students find the cosine of x for different measurements of triangles. Students complete 10 cosine problems.

Eleventh graders examine the election process in America.  In this US Government lesson, 11th graders analyze the problems with the Electoral College.  Students research a specific state and create a state flash card in regards...

High schoolers explore the steps in the scientific methods. Through activities, students discover the scientific is a tool for solving problems of any kind. High schoolers will fill out a scientific method chart, and determine what...

In this geometry instructional activity, young mathematicians divide a parallelogram into four, by choosing points along a diagonal.  Students calculate the area of each parallelogram and look for any patterns that may emerge. ...

In this math worksheet, students practice analyzing iterative methods. Then they use the reading to practice problem solving focusing upon convergence.

Students determine the best chocolate chip cookie. In this comparison investigation, students create a quantitative scientific study to determine the best chocolate chip cookie using the steps of the scientific method.

Students create a glossary of geometric terms while exploring tangram manipulatives.

In this factoring worksheet, students factor monomials and binomials. students group factor groups. This one-page worksheet contains 15 problems.

Using repetition, students communicate with the instructor by isolating the phrase or words to promote better pronunciation.

Students read the fictitious newspaper article entitled, "Levels of Radon in Jersey Town Exceed Limits." This helps them get a basic vocabulary started for the terms and concepts related to radon. In groups, they identify words that they...

In this finding the differences worksheet, students read the steps to solving subtraction problems with zeros in the ones place, and subtract two-digit numbers. Students solve 12 problems. 

Pupils factor and solve quadratic equations.In this algebra instructional activity, students identify the roots of an equation using the quadratic formula. They graph and identify the properties of a parabola.

Fourth graders explore fractions. They use Skittles and M&M's to practice adding and subtracting fractions. Students review the numerator and the denominator of fractions. They count the number of each color of Skittles and M&M's...

In this chemical equation learning exercise, students learn about atoms, elements and how to balance chemical equations. They walk through a few problems step by step, and then students attempt to complete some on their own. In total,...

Students read the math problem and retell it in their own words. They brainstorm for ways to solve and use questions to focus on the steps used. Students could use other problems involving pirates from the given website.

In this quadratic equations worksheet, students read notes about graphing, factoring, square roots, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. Students read 2 1/2 pages of notes.

Sixth graders identify prime and composite numbers and complete an activity problem. Given a 100 chart, they follow directions to create a prime number chart. In groups, 6th graders play a "Prime Take Away" activity to reinforce prime...