Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Dastardly Disguiser
Famous jewels have been stolen from the Country Music Hall of Fame! The Dastardly Disguiser is a suspect, but we need to find out just how many disguise combinations he can use.
University of South Florida
Fcat: The Shadow Knows (Ratio, Proportion & Measurement)
Students use their height and the length of the shadow to determine the height of buildings. A great outdoor activity to learn about proportions and ratios.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries
Scholastic.com offers information on how to use the Math Maven's Mysteries to enhance problem-solving skills, partly through class discussion. For the actual mysteries, click on Math Maven Home.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Let Math Begin With Addition
This introductory addition lesson, explores the relationship between adding and number patterns using a number pyramid designed by mathematician Carl Gauss. A short lesson with interesting facts and links to related games for practicing...
NumberNut
Number Nut: More Than Two Addends
Develop strategies for adding more than two addends with this quick addition lesson. Examine how grouping numbers can help make adding multiple numbers easier. Then, practice your new skills using the related interactive games that are...
NumberNut
Number Nut: Subtraction Overview
Get an overview of the subtraction process in this brief lesson that introduces key concepts, vocabulary, and symbols. Links to related, interactive practice are also available in this lesson.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Subtracting Through Twenty
Review or learn the basics of single-digit subtraction in this concise lesson that has related vocabulary and strategies for solving subtraction problems. This lesson includes lots of examples and links for two interactive subtraction...
NumberNut
Number Nut: Subtracting More Than Two Values
Get the facts on how to subtract more than two values in this short subtraction lesson. This lesson offers step-by-step examples, suggested strategies and shortcuts, and links to related interactive games. Both games are fast-paced and...
NumberNut
Number Nut: Multiplication Overview
Understand the basics of multiplication from this brief overview that contains related vocabulary, symbols, and examples of this operation. Students can practice this skill using the single-digit multiplication games. Both games are...
NumberNut
Number Nut: Carrying Like Addition
Use what you already know about addition to master this skill in multiplication. This lesson reviews the concept of carrying in multiplication. Detailed examples are provided along with interactive games to practice the skills learned....
Scholastic
Scholastic: Uncover Patterns in Number Sequences
This Marilyn Burns lesson plan provides an activity and discourse to help lead intermediate students through the pattern identification process.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Kid Inventor: The Collapsible Lacrosse Stick
In this video segment from ZOOM, Lauren explains how she invented a way to make her lacrosse stick fit in her backpack. [1:09]
Math Slice
Math Slice: Chart Slice Special Test
A ten question test assessing data collection and analysis skills with bar graphs. Assessment is scored online. An excellent tool for assessment.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Heavy Slice Special Test
A concise test for assessing number sense using weights and scales. Assessment is scored online offering students immediate feedback. Can be used for a quick assessment.
Creative Science Centre
Creative Science Centre: Bobbin Holder for Reels of Wire
This very simple device has been made to try and stop 'bird's nest' tangles that can occur when using reels of fine wire.
Curated OER
Google for Education: Children and Technology: Google Sketch Up
Using Google SketchUp build a house or upgrade your school building to be the tallest and the most colorful in the world! Then place your buildings on Google Earth and fly over them with Google Earth to see what they look like.
Mensa Espana
Mensa: Juegos De Ingenio Del Club Mensa (001 005)
Challenge yourself with these five math problems. Each problem is marked by their levels of difficulty.
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Mensa: Juegos De Ingenio Del Club Mensa (011 015)
Challenge yourself with these five math problems. Each problem is marked according to their levels of difficulty.
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Mensa: Juegos De Ingenio Del Club Mensa (016 020)
Challenge yourself with these five math problems. Each problem is marked according to their levels of difficulty.
Mensa Espana
Mensa: Juegos De Ingenio Del Club Mensa (006 010)
Challenge yourself with these five math problems. Each problem is marked according to their levels of difficulty.
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Mensa: Juegos De Ingenio Del Club Mensa (021 025)
Challenge yourself with these five math problems. Each problem is marked according to their levels of difficulty.
Mensa Espana
Mensa: Juegos De Ingenio Del Club Mensa (026 030)
These math problems can help to prepare you for future math competitions. Each problem is marked according to their levels of difficulty.
Mensa Espana
Mensa: Juegos De Ingenio Del Club Mensa (031 035)
These math problems can help to prepare you for future math competitions. Each problem is marked according to their levels of difficulty.