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Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Practice

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math worksheet, students find the answers to the 20 problems that use the four operations. The answers are found on page 2.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Big Match Up

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students complete the sheet using the correct calculations. The answers are to be matched on the right side of the page.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reading to Calculate

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars follow directions utilizing the Casio calculator to accurately solve calculations involving fractions in preparation for the math portion of the GED test. They stress the ability of reading instructions precisely and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tortillas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students convert recipes for tortillas. They calculate the amounts of ingredients as they convert recipes and write an explanation of the task to demonstrate their calculations. After reviewing their calculations, they demonstrate how...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math Lesson: How Many People Live There?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are able to calculate the population density of a country, and calculate the population density of large cities in that country. They are able to create an appropriate graph to represent their data for that country.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Multiples of a

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use problem solving strategies to evaluate linear expressions by substituting values. They substitute values for the letters in their names before applying the concept to other words. They complete worksheets in which they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Counting Your Loot!

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students calculate the value of a given amount of gold and silver. They convert amounts of U.S. dollars to other currencies. Students must locate the country that the foreign currency involves on a world map.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Route Reconstruction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students trace sailing route of Spanish and Portuguese exploration ships. They calculate and compare distances that different explorers traveled. Students calculate how long it would take to travel an explorer's route using different...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stocking Rate Calculations

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read the directions and complete a table using information from the introduction to complete this lesson. Using an equation given to them, they calculate the proper stocking rate for cattle and elk. They also calculate a mixed...
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Beat the Calculator!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find more than 500 "mental calculation tricks" that will help you square numbers, add, multiply divide, subtract, and find percentages. A great resource for advance math students, gifted children, and teachers wanting to find ideas for...
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Website
Other

Glenn Turner: Gyroscope Math Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The mathematics associated with gyroscopes can be investigated through this interactive page. Users enter critical parameters about gyroscopes and rotational motion descriptors are given.
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Website
Other

Problems in the Points Contest of Ko Mal

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the annual KoMal competition in mathematics, physics, and information technology, and challenge your ability to solve problems involving advanced algebra, logic, and other related topics through the tests provided at this site.
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Beating Heart

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Do you know how long it takes your heart to beat 100 times? Test your estimation and number sense skills with this problem-solving challenge. A one-page activity taken from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families Collection. Hints and...
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Body Mass What's Your Index? (Pdf)

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
If you like tackling formulas, then this math challenge is for you. See if you can calculate Helix's BMI (body mass index) and find out if his health is at risk. A one page NCTM Math Challenges for Families activity that engages learners...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Rapid Division

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The following pages of this lesson provide opportunities for using division facts related to times tables to make calculations and to quickly derive division facts corresponding to multiplication tables...
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Activity
Braingle

Braingle: Probability Brain Teasers

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out the variety of probability brain teasers at this site, which you can sort by popularity and difficulty.
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Activity
Braingle

Braingle: Math Brain Teasers

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out the variety of math brain teasers at this site, which you can sort by popularity and difficulty.
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Interactive
Other

Square Box Systems Ltd: Scientific Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful tool for any student who needs a scientific calculator.