EngageNY
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Need a unique approach to adding and subtracting polynomials? A helpful math lesson plan approaches the concept by relating polynomials to base 10. It encourages pupils to see each term as having a specific value, and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Extensions, Bisections and Dissections in a Rectangle
Gaining practice in translating a verbal description into a diagram and then an equation is the real point of this similar triangles exercise. Once the diagram is drawn, multiple methods are provided to reach the conclusion. An effective...
EngageNY
Basic Trigonometric Identities from Graphs
Have young mathematicians create new identities! They explore the even/odd, cofunction, and periodicity identities through an analysis of tables and graph. Next, learners discover the relationships while strengthening their...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 4 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 4)
Looking for a set of math vocabulary cards for fourth graders? A 14-page packet of vocabulary words includes topics related to multiplication, division, and factor types. Each sheet has two cards on it: the top half has the word in...
Willow Tree
Order of Operations
It's the classic please excuse my dear aunt sally strategy to remembering the order of operations. Young mathematicians practice to develop an understanding of the order of operations. Examples and practice problems include...
Advocates for Human Rights
The Rights of Migrants in the United States Lesson Plan: Fleeing for Your Life
A role-playing scenario has middle-schoolers imagining that they are refugees forced to flee their community and integrate into a new one. Then, some play the roles of members of the new community and the class brainstorms ideas about...
Emergency & Community Health Outreach
Breast Cancer: Prevent, Detect, Treat
Odds are, most of the members of your class know someone who has been affected by breast cancer. Teach them more about prevention through healthy lifestyles, detection with self-testing and mammograms, and the most effective treatments...
Channel Islands Film
Once Upon A Time (Saxipak’a): Lesson Plan 1
As part of a study of the history of the Chumash on California's Channel Island chain, class members view the documentary Once Upon a Time, respond to discussion questions, and create a timeline for the different waves of migration.
E Reading Worksheets
Main Idea with Robots
Androids, cyborgs, and robonauts? Kids are sure to be engaged by the thematically related passages on a reading comprehension worksheet that asks them to summarize the passage in one sentence, and then develop an appropriate title that...
US Department of State
Reader's Theater: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The opening chapters of Mark Twain's masterpiece, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, can be daunting for some readers. A reader's theater assignment divides the second chapter of the novel into a seven-role script, allowing...
Curated OER
Mix Freeze Group
In this mathematics worksheet, students write the total number of students written on the board. Then they draw a division house around that number and discuss breaking the number down into groups.
Curated OER
Simple Picture Division
In this division activity, 3rd graders will complete basic picture division. Using the pictures provided, students will complete 20 single digit division problems with no remainders.
Curated OER
Find Each Square Root
In this algebra worksheet, 10th graders compute the square root of perfect roots. They also round roots with a remainder using a calculator. There are 22 questions with an answer key.
Curated OER
Casting Out Nines
Students identify division problems with no remainders. In this division lesson, students learn to decipher division problems using addition and subtraction to determine if the problem will contain a remainder.
Curated OER
Dividing Two-Digit Numbers
In this division with remainders worksheet, students solve 8 problems in which a two digit number is divided by a single digit divisor. There are detailed instructions on the page.
Curated OER
Problem Solving Application-Decide How to Write the Quotient
In this quotient activity, students read about the steps to solve a problem with a quotient, then solve problems and explain how they used each remainder. Houghton Mifflin text referenced.
Curated OER
The Pigeon Hole Principle-Problem
In this Pigeon Hole Principle learning exercise, students solve 3 problems using the principle. Students are given hints on page 2. Answers are included on page 3.
Curated OER
Dividing by One-Digit Divisors
In this division learning exercise, students read the instructions and study examples for dividing by one digit divisors with remainders in the quotient. Students solve 12 problems, dividing two digit numbers by single digit divisors,...
Curated OER
Polynomial Divisions
Pupils factor polynomials and use long division t solve problems. In this algebra lesson, students find the zeros of polynomials by synthetic and long division. They perform operation using complex numbers.
Curated OER
Clock Arithmetic and Cryptography
Students perform basic operations in modular (clock) arithmetic. Students encode and decode messages using shift and affine ciphers. Students apply their multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction skills.
Curated OER
Arithmetic Complex Numbers
Students convert quadratic functions from standard form to vertex form. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve polynomials using synthetic and long division. They derive and apply the remainder theorem and factor theorem.
Curated OER
Number Theory and Fractions Vocabulary Crossword
In this math crossword, students use a set of clues and 15 words about number theory and fractions to complete a crossword puzzle. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Helping with Math
Division: Four Digit by One Digit
Lengthen learners' long division skills with this single-page handout. They must use problem solving skills to find the quotient when a four-digit number is divided by one digit. This is a nice assignment for early in the process of...
Curated OER
Worksheet 17
In this math learning exercise, learners practice graphing functions and define the domain. Then they use Lagrange's Theorem to estimate the error involved in using the two Taylor polynomials.