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The Multiplier (2-digit by 2-digit numbers)
Fourth graders Split a 2-digit number into tens and ones. They use The Multiplier to partition and solve 2-digit by 2-digit multiplications. They describe how to solve 2-digit by 2-digit multiplications using a diagram.
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The Multiplier (origin of the algorithm)
Students explore basic algorithms for addition, subtraction, and multiplication. They use models to demonstrate solving two-digit by two-digit multiplication. Students demonstrate vertical formats to solve multiplication problems.
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Get In Line!
High schoolers compare and order fractions and decimals using a number line. They use rules of conversion to determine equivalencies competing problems accurately and plot points on the number line that represent the correct order of the...
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Order Your Numbers
Students examine the order of whole numbers that range from 0 to 1,000. They compare and contrast the quantities of different numbers using the number line, objects, and symbols of comparison. Students also work as a class with cards to...
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Comparing Positive Fractions, Mixed Numbers & Decimals
Seventh graders explore the concept of fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. In this fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals lesson, 7th graders compare different forms of rational numbers on a number line. Students order rational...
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More Complicated Functions: Introduction to Linear Functions
Learners explore the concept of linear functions. In this linear functions lesson plan, students translate linear functions from tables to graphs to equations. Learners use an applet to write a function rule for a linear function in...
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Pizza Topping Combinations
Learners brainstorm pizza toppings and determine the number of possible ways to order a pizza. In this algebra activity, students analyze and investigate geometric patterns as they relate to the concept of a variable. Learners then use a...
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Estimation
Students complete computer activities about estimating if items are more or less than a given amount. For this estimation lesson plan, students also estimate measurements around the classroom.
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Share Classroom Fat Data with Other Students
Students research eating habits in different places and in different cultures.
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Fashion Day
Eighth graders practice using basic measurements to solve word problems.They also investigate finding the perimeter of different polygons and define the characteristics to classify the shape as a polygon.
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Addition Review
Students explore the concept of addition as used in the subject of Algebra while reviewing the different methods using a number line. The lesson includes examples for students to use for scaffolding for group work or whole class...
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Mental Multiplication and Division
Fourth graders play the game ArithmAttack. They complete as many multiplications or divisions as possible in 60 seconds. They are told the maximize the window, then select Multiply from the left menu. Students make sure that the high...
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Assorted Problems (Story Problems)
In this math learning exercise, students solve 4 story problems. Some are multi-step but involve basic operations. There is no theme to this page.
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Creating a National Park
High schoolers explore how national parks are created, operate and benefit society by creating a new national park for their state.
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Darts Game
Third graders attempt to determine what the scores of the game in the problem could be. They work with basic multiplication facts to justify the solutions to a dart game and share all of the possible scores.
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Christmas Shopping on the Internet
Learners utilize the Internet as a research tool as they "shop" on the Internet for a list of Christmas gifts. In groups, they compare prices, shop for the best price and make sure to spend no more than $300.
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Secret Sequences
Students are exposed to different types of sequences. in this sequencing lesson, students learn about simple sequences, multiplication sequences, declining sequences, the Fibonacci sequence and other sequences.
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Ordering Fractions and Decimals
Students place fractions and decimals with unlike values in correct numerical order.
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Squares Have Roots?
Students define a square and connect this information to a square root. In this square root lesson, students make a chart listing square numbers and their roots.
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Array to Go!
Second graders are introduced to arrays as a means for multiplication readiness. Once students are comfortable with naming the array by counting the columns and rows, they integrate skip counting.
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Squirt
Fourth graders using the idea of "how many more squirts" fill a container to develop multiplicative thinking. They also investigate the idea of conservation of volume when working with oddly shaped containers. They attempt to use...
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Multiplication Word Problems Three- Version 1
In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use multiplication to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.
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Multiplication Slideshow
Students create a slideshow of multiplication facts using Keynote. Students create slides with a multiplication fact and a picture representation for the multiplication facts from 2 through 5.
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Adding Ten Tiles I
Students practice this problem that needs a certain amount of experimentation (trial and error) to get any answer at all. In the process they practice their basic number facts. However, to get the complete set of answers Students need to...