Quia
Quia: Story Problems With Mixed Practice
Your problem-solving skills are put to the test in this interactive word problem game on this site. Employ a variety of mathematical skills and strategies including logical reasoning and computation. Multiple choice problems created for...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Reading Comprehension Through Math Problem Solving
Contains plans for two lessons designed to help primary students' reading comprehension with mathematical story problems. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Story Problems
Students use StudyCards to practice problem solving.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Linear Equations
This site gives information on solving linear equations and offers practice problems, a thorough lesson, and teacher resources.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Algebra Representation
Students will get help translating sentences into algebraic expressions. A practice page is included, and the teacher resource page includes guidelines for a Bingo game.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Quadratic Functions: Problems (1)
The tutorial demonstrates how to use quadratic functions to solve word problems. Some topics discussed are minimum points, maximum points, and vertex. The activity consists of examples with detailed solutions.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Applications and Use of the Inverse Functions
Learners explore applications of inverse functions. Topics investigated are angle of elevation, range, and right circular cones. The activity includes examples on uses of inverse functions in real situations with detailed solutions.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Wheel of Fortune's Frequent Letters
Did you know that letter guessing on Wheel of Fortune is based on probability? In this challenge taken from one of TV's most popular game shows, discover what consonant or vowel should be guessed next based on letters already given. A...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Access Ramp
So, you're interested in becoming a civil engineer, builder, or landscaper? Then you'll need to sharpen your skills in measuring slope. Try this math challenge where you will discover how to measure the steepness of an incline.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Which Is Worth More, a Smile or a Frown?
Solve for the value of the smiles and frowns to find out how much a smile is worth, in this activity. A challenge that focuses on number sense, number combinations, and unknowns. Included are examples of how this skill is applied in real...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Do Women Live Longer Than Men?
Use this site to figure out if women really do live longer than men. A math challenge taken from today's health journals that explores data collection, data analysis, patterns, and graphing skills. Learn how mastering these skills can be...
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Introduction to Computational Thinking
Find out about the four cornerstones of computational thinking, and how these contribute to task completion and learning.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Suzanne Alejandre: Pirate Diamond Activity
An interesting small-group activity that will engage middle schoolers in problem solving, reasoning, and communicating their mathematical thoughts with eachother. The materials needed for the project and the steps the teacher should...
Organization for Community Networks
Ofcn Lesson Plan: Deductive Reasoning
This OFCN lesson plan offers ideas for incorporating deductive reasoning problems into the classroom.
Other
Pare: Designing Scoring Rubrics for Your Classroom
What do you know about designing scoring rubrics for your classroom? This site features an article that details how and when to use rubrics in the assessment process. It also gives examples of rubrics used in classrooms.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
Wired Math: Organizing Data Grade 7 [Pdf]
A collection of worksheets that focus on data analysis and organizing data. Includes detailed examples, colorful visuals, and a link to a related game. Acrobat Reader required.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
Wired Math: Primes and Prime Factors [Pdf]
Explore primes, prime factors, and composites using this collection of worksheets. Lots of detailed examples, interesting math facts, and colorful visuals. Acrobat Reader required.
Other
Smith College: Talk to Me
Experience engineering by applying science and math in the service of humanity through a story. Read the online novel, interact with the characters, and explore some engineering concepts.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Proportionality
Acquire a deeper understanding of the concept of proportionality. Concise definitions, detailed examples, and an interactive worksheet to apply what you have learned.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Strategic Choice in Negotiation
This article contains information regarding four basic negotiation strategies, factors affecting the choice of strategy, and how the strategy selected affects the outcome of the negotiation.
Other
Welcome to mr.r's World of Math!!!
At this site, math word problems are presented in an exciting and creative format. Students attempt to find solutions to hilarious situations using their mathematical skills. To do this they must solve various math problems in a certain...
TryEngineering
Try Engineering: Engineering Ups and Downs
Engineering design lesson examines the principles behind working elevators. Teams of students explore how elevators work, then design, build, and evaluate their own elevator to service a toy car garage.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Mathematical Treasure Hunt
The mathematical treasure hunt allows students to follow a trail of clues and mathematical problems around the school site; each clue contains a hint to where the next clue is hidden.
Read Works
Read Works: The Circus Comes to Town
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a mayor who has to solve a problem in her town. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.