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Problem Solving: Use Equations for Comparison Problems
In this writing equations for comparison word problems instructional activity, students use a as the variable in equations, compare numbers, and solve. Students solve six problems.
Curated OER
Order of Operations
In this order of operations activity, students solve and complete 7 different problems that include using the order of operations or PEMDAS. First, they simplify expressions inside grouping symbols and then any terms containing...
Curated OER
Addition and Subtraction 1
In this addition worksheet, students add groups of two and three whole numbers and tenths and hundredths decimals. Students problem solve to write ten sums.
Curated OER
Represent Fractions (Reteach 19.1)
In this fractions activity, students solve 9 problems in which a fraction is written to show the shaded and unshaded parts of a whole.
Curated OER
Walking the Plank: Student Worksheet
In this math worksheet, learners will work in a group to experiment with the weight of objects when placed at a distance from a scale (using a plank). Students will record and graph their results.
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Classy Fractions
In this fractions activity, students find the total numbers of students in their class and ask each student 7 questions provided. Students make a tally chart to record the responses and calculate the fraction of the class that answered...
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The Smallest Metric Measurements
In this recognizing metric measurements worksheet, students read groups of three measurements and identify the one that is the smallest. Students solve 15 problems.
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Order! Order! I Said I Want Order!
In this math worksheet, students analyze groups of numbers and put them in order. There are 4 pages, each with 16 problems. Included are ordering numbers through the thousands, positive and negative numbers, decimals and temperatures.
Curated OER
Nine, Ten, and Eleven
In this counting practice worksheet, students count the items in each group and write the number in the box. students practice counting to 11.
Helping with Math
Identifying and Writing Decimals up to Hundredths
Five sets of blocks representing whole units, tenths, and hundredths are grouped so that learners can evaluate the total values. This provides practice with place value and the use of decimals. Answers are included. The brevity of this...
Curated OER
Division Word Problems
How many pencils did each student get? Learners read this and two more division scenarios accompanied by helpful visuals. The problems involve very direct division operations, and all answers are whole numbers. If you project this as an...
Curated OER
Measure Area by Counting
If each square has sides measuring two centimeters, what is the area of this shape? Learners find area in five shapes segmented into squares with given sides. Encourage them to use square units in their answers. Next, they do the...
Illustrative Mathematics
How Much is a Penny Worth?
Are pennies really worth one cent? Here, learners use rates to calculate the price per pound of copper that would result in pennies that are exactly one cent's worth of copper. Might work best as a group or whole-class activity since the...
Virginia Department of Education
Using Order of Operations and Exploring Properties
If you need some creative ways to teach the order of operations, use a series of activities that focus on properties. Each lesson uses different materials and works as a stand-alone activity, or can build upon the concepts of the last...
Willow Tree
Fibonacci and Other Sequences
Fibonacci is an interesting sequence that forms some unique patterns. Learners explore sequences that do not have the typical arithmetic and geometric patterns. They identify the pattern and find the next consecutive terms....
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Graph Square Root and Cube Root Functions
Scholars first learn to graph square root and cube root functions by creating a table of values. They then learn how to graph functions from transformation of the graphs of the parent square root and cube root functions.
EngageNY
Wishful Thinking—Does Linearity Hold? (Part 2)
Trying to find a linear transformation is like finding a needle in a haystack. The second lesson plan in the series of 32 continues to explore the concept of linearity started in the first lesson plan. The class explores trigonometric,...
Illustrative Mathematics
Baking Cookies
You can never have enough cookies, but do you have enough ingredients? This activity allows your bakers to discover how many batches of cookies they can make with the ingredients provided. Also useable as an independent assignment, your...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Solving Exponential Equations
The power to solve exponential equations lies in the resource. Scholars first learn how to solve exponential equations. An activity matching cards with equations, intermediate steps, and solutions strengthens this skill.
Achieve
Corn and Oats
How much land does a parcel hold? How much fertilizer does it take for a field of corn? Pupils answer these questions and more as they apply ratio reasoning and unit analysis.
EngageNY
Modeling Video Game Motion with Matrices 2
The second day of a two-part lesson plan on motion introduces the class to circular motion. Pupils learn how to incorporate a time parameter into the rotational matrix transformations they already know. The 24th installment in the...
Curated OER
Find 1
Extend your class's ability to represent unit fractions on a number line with this challenging worksheet. Given two number lines, one labeled with zero and 1/4, the other with zero and 5/3, learners must accurately locate the number one...
Rational Number Project
Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 18: Overview
Develop young mathematicians' ability to compare fractions with investigation into the number 1/2. After brainstorming a list of fractions equivalent to 1/2, children identify a pattern in the numerators and...
Achieve
Task: Storage Sheds
Bridge the gap between mathematics and Career Technical Education. Pupils research the cost associated with building storage sheds and analyze possible profit. They build scale models and determine if building and selling the sheds is a...