Finding factors is an integral aspect of multiplication. Although there are two examples here, they don't illustrate the process so you will still need to model this a few times for scholars. First, mathematicians list the factors for...

Find guidance to introduce math vocabulary in context using Henry Pluckrose's book Sorting. This text is an excellent cross-curricular resource for budding readers. Before starting, review some new vocabulary words: collect, common,...

Converting decimals to fractions is the focus of a five-question interactive. A color-coded tool assists mathematicians in discovering solutions. Multiple-choice questions make up the majority of the problems and a discussion question...

You and your class will like this lesson on using visual models to relate the volume and surface area of solid shapes. Learners construct three-dimensional forms using nets. They calculate the surface area and volume for each and then...

Manipulatives and visual models really help youngsters understand mathematical concepts. One activity provided here gives every learner their own white board and accompanying number. Then learners have to put themselves in order, holding...

Because this addition word problem has the answer written on the same page, consider using it as a warm-up and projecting it. Simply cover up the answer until you're ready. The problem has beginners adding up two single-digit numbers for...

Do this as a whole-class activity by projecting this simple counting worksheet. Learners count a set of 14 leaves, recording the total number.  Then, they examine four sets of bees and indicate which one shows 11. This can be done...

Use visual aids to help mathematicians who are new to division. They examine a word problem, using a picture for guidance. Because this has the answer explained below, it is ideal as an all-class warm up. Cover up the bottom as the class...

Fourth graders create their own story problem from an idea list and solve it. They draw a picture to help in solving their problem. Students build a diorama to illustrate their story problem. They work in class to solve story problems...

In this identifying halves and thirds worksheet, students observe a model of the shaded part as one third and use it to write halves and thirds fractions for other models. Students solve nine problems.

In this recognizing halves of objects worksheet, students view a model showing one shaded part out of two, and write the fraction describing other models. Students solve 6 problems.

Students explore the various uses of the logistic function. Students use the internet to collect world population data and find a logistic model for their data and use their chosen model to predict future populations.

Students linearize data to determine if an exponential model is suitable. In this linearizing data to determine if an exponential model is suitable activity, students graph the residuals of sets of data that appear to have an exponential...

High schoolers investigate the differences between linear and exponential models.  In this linear and exponential models lesson, students make a table of given data.  High schoolers determine if the data is linear or...

In this drawing a model to multiply fractions with unlike denominators, students review the steps for drawing the models and apply them to solve a word problem and equations. Students solve seven problems.

In this acting it out with models to problem solve instructional activity, learners use counters to solve one-digit subtraction problems and draw or write explanations of their answers. Students solve three problems.

Middle schoolers construct a three-dimensional model of a city using both similar and congruent figures and geometric transformations. City must have at least ten buildings with each building labeled and may be constructed out of paper...

Fourth graders find new names for fractions.  In this equivalent fractions lesson, 4th graders use manipulatives to model fractions and rename them. Students recognize that the new names show equivalent fractions.  Students...

Need a unit to teach fractions to fourth graders? Look no further than this well-developed and thorough set of lessons that takes teachers through all steps of planning, implementing, and assessing their lessons. Divided into eight...

Classmates solve 18 different problems that are mostly word problems that apply algebraic expressions. They draw different combinations of masses on a scale that would balance. They also simplify expressions and solve for x in a number...

Learning how to regroup can be a difficult concept to learn, as well as teach. This PowerPoint does an excellent job at visualizing the process with step-by-step guidelines and base ten animations. There are multiple examples for...

Check out this detailed lesson plan on conditional probability!  Learners work individually and also collaboratively to analyze the fairness of a game and justify their reasoning. it includes detailed notes and many helpful...

In this fraction worksheet, 3rd graders color in fraction strips to model each of 9 fractions that have 5 as a denominator. They color or shade fraction strips; coloring similar fractions in different ways.

In this addition and subtraction practice learning exercise, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems using number models.