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"Comprehension of Word Problems" Using a Table
Sixth graders practice solving math problems by utilizing a data table. In this number sense lesson, 6th graders create a table using the numerical information about a fictitious farm's inventory. Students complete the empty segments by...
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"Using Manipulatives and/or Technology to Solve Math Problems" by Cooking Dinner
Students explore math functions by preparing a meal. In this food measurement lesson, students examine a recipe for a meal and alter the size of the recipe based upon the amount of servings needed. Students utilize manipulatives to...
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Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree…You Might Become Famous
Students explore Newton's laws using CEENBoTs. In this physics lesson, students collect data and create tables and graphs. They calculate speed, acceleration and forces using mathematical formulas.
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Working with larger arrays
Fifth graders use arrays to show the meaning of multipication in selected situations. They practice using large and small arrays. The lesson has numerous activities, which gives students more opportunities to display academic growth.
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Rounding and Estimation
Fifth graders participate in a lesson that is focused on rounding and estimating using word problems. They review how to read word problems, find the right operator, and use the new skills to solve problems.
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Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Sixth graders engage in a lesson that explores the conversion process of fractions, decimals, and percents in relationship to their values to each other. Students demonstrate how to convert numbers interchangeably between fractions,...
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Identifying Faces, Edges, and Vertices
Fourth graders examine faces, edges, and vertices. In this geometry instructional activity, 4th graders participate in classroom activities that require them to compare geometric shapes, figures, and models.
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Grandfather Tang
Third graders read Ann Tompert's book, Grandfather Tang's Story, and complete math word problems based on the story. In this word problems lesson plan, 3rd graders use tangrams in the word problems.
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Cool Tools to Solve Challenging Word Problems
Students solve math word problems. In this cool tools lesson, students are introduced to the K-N-W-S method. Students work in groups and complete a worksheet using this method of learning.
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Percentage War
Fifth graders explore fractions by participating in a card activity in class. In this percentages lesson, 5th graders inventory the amount of different cards in a deck in order to determine the percentages of getting a certain card....
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Knock Knock Multiplication
Fifth graders listen to a story about multiplication and play a multiplication game with counters. In this multiplication lesson plan, 5th graders review all four operations and practice multiplication problems.
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Numbers Make Sense
Second graders explore number values by completing estimation problems in class. In this place value lesson, 2nd graders identify the use of decimals in numbers and how they relate to fractions or parts of a whole. Students utilize flash...
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Anchoring Activities - Various Subjects (K-5)
Teachers create different activities and differentiate them to meet the students' needs. In this differentiation lesson, teachers do activities such as accelerated reader, sunshine math, problem of the day, around the world or vocabulary...
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Equivalent Rational Expressions
Rational expressions are just fancy fractions! Pupils apply fractions concepts to rational expressions. They find equivalent expressions by simplifying rational expressions using factoring. They include limits to the domain of the...
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Graphing Coordinates
Sixth graders practice graphing coordinates. In this geometry lesson plan, they use the x and y axis to locate points that must be connected in the right sequence to form a straight line.
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Prime Factorization
Sixth graders participate in a lesson plan that focuses on the concept of finding the prime factorization of a number. They write the answer using exponential notation. Students play a game of Bingo to keep engaged during the lesson plan.
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Awareness of Pre-Algebra Concepts
Students demonstrate how to solve various algebraic equations. In this pre-algebra instructional activity, students work in teams and use Borenson's Hands-On Equations materials to solve algebraic equations.
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Mathematics in Various Carees
Students consider gender equity in mathematics careers. Students will view 12 15 minute episodes on future math careers then discuss that particular career as well as how women have been treated in both traditional and non traditional...
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One Hundred Hungry Ants
Primaries read the book One Hundred Hungry Ants and solve word problems based on the book. In this word problems lesson plan, students will be able to find the factors of a number by organizing counters into equal rows.
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"Where Does Pi Come From?"
Fifth graders explore geometry by exploring Pi. In this circle measurement lesson, 5th graders identify the relationship between the radius, diameter and circumference of a circle and how Pi is the key to unlocking any circular...
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Adding and Subtracting Integers
Students add and subtract integers. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. They apply the properties of numbers as they solve equations.
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Perimeter Playground
Students explore geometry by participating in a school measuring activity. In this perimeter lesson, students discuss the techniques and methods used in order to measure a large perimeter or geometric figure. Students utilize grid paper,...
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Matching Coins and Amounts
Students recognize coins and understand their values. In this coins lesson plan, students identify sets of coins and match them with their value.
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Math Problems- Feet and Inches
Students complete basic math problems. In this measurement instructional activity, students learn about measuring in inches and feet. Students are given a worksheet where they work independently to complete addition problems with inches...