Mathematics Assessment Project
Sidewalk Stones
One block, two blocks, white blocks, gray blocks. In the high school assessment task, learners investigate patterns of sidewalk stones to develop a quadratic expression for each colored block. Young mathematicians then use the expression...
Curated OER
Ocean Exploration: Shapes and Patterns Under the Sea
So many shapes in our vast oceans. Young explorers can discover new shapes in a variety of ways in this lesson. One way is having free exploration with a pattern shape kit handed out by the teacher. Another is by viewing a video, Ocean...
Curated OER
Pattern Block Fractions
Fourth graders participate in a lesson that is about the finding of different fractional sizes with the help of pattern blocks. They define the vocabulary terms of numerator and denominator. The lesson also uses geometry and relates it...
Curated OER
Rhythm, Math, Rhythm
Students play instruments in math class to learn the interconnectedness between math and music. In this math lesson, students subdivide a piece of music, clapping rhythms and charting rhythm patterns in the song. A guided discussion...
Curated OER
Using Bar Graphs to Understand Voting Patterns
Bar graphs are used as a way to study voting patterns in the United States. A variety of statistical data is presented in the graphs, and pupils must interpret the data in order to make a report to the class. Three excellent graphs,...
EngageNY
Relationships Between Two Numerical Variables
Is there another way to view whether the data is linear or not? Class members work alone and in pairs to create scatter plots in order to determine whether there is a linear pattern or not. The exit ticket provides a quick way to...
Curated OER
Investigation--What's The Number?: Exponents
Eighth graders explore exponents and look for patterns that help to determine the ones place when the base is raised to any power. They use trial and error and seek general solutions. Also, identify patterns in a number sequence.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Floor Pattern
You'll never look at floor tiles the same again. An assessment task prompts learners to investigate relationships between patterns involving squares and kites to determine angle measurements. They then prove whether a given quadrilateral...
Bowland
Golden Rectangles
Scholars must determine the maximum area for a rectangular plot of land enclosed with 100 meters of rope. As the work they discover patterns and numerical approaches to solve the problem.
Kenan Fellows
Dinner Party: Using Pattern Trains to Demonstrate Linear Functions
Nothing fancy here ... just your run-of-the-mill Algebra party! Learners explore the patterns of linear functions while designing seating arrangements for a dinner party. Comparing the number of tables to the perimeter of the combined...
Illustrative Mathematics
Seven to the What?!?
Sometimes what seems like the easiest problem is really the most difficult. Your class is first going to reach for their calculators, but will realize the number is too large to evaluate. Now what? This is where the fun and the logical...
Curated OER
Math Activity File
Third graders describe the difference between area and volume and also explain how various units of measure relate to one another.
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education
Rhythm Patterns
Fractions can be tricky. Why not have kids think of fractions like they think of eighth, quarter, and half notes? In teams, the class creates four-measure patterns with their percussion instruments. They need to explain their rhythm...
Noyce Foundation
Tri-Triangles
Develop an understanding of algebraic sequences through an exploration of patterns. Five leveled problems target grade levels from elementary through high school. Each problem asks young mathematicians to recognize a geometric pattern....
Curated OER
Fill the Number Grid
Patterns emerge as the class works together to fill in a number grid. This whole group activity is designed to make all learners feel successful, and ultimately turns into a lesson on the least common multiple.
DK Publishing
Learning 7 - Write the Number
Encourage number confidence by focusing on one number at a time; young counters examine the number seven, starting by tracing the numeral three times and printing a few more on their own. Next, they count three sets of flowers in an...
DK Publishing
Learning 9 - Write the Number
As novice counters learn numbers 0-10, use this exercise to focus on the number nine. They begin by tracing and printing the numeral several times. Next, learners count sets of stars and record the totals, all of which are nine....
DK Publishing
Sorting Fish By Pattern
Go fish! Preschoolers and kindergartners work on matching and patterns. This resource prompts little learners to match certain fish to the correct fisherman. They then count the types of fish and write the number in spaces provided....
DK Publishing
Learning 10 - Write the Number
Already covered numbers 0-9? It's time to focus on 10 with this set of exercises. First, youngsters trace the number 10 three times and try printing it a couple of times on their own. Next, they count five sets of bottles and write the...
DK Publishing
Learning 8 - Write the Number
What's so great about the number eight? Novice counters explore this digit through four distinct activities. First, they trace the numeral three times before printing on their own. Next, they examine three houses with kids peeking out...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Patchwork
Sew up learning on writing rules for patterns with an assessment task that has pupils investigate the number of triangles needed for cushions of different sizes. They then use the data to generate a rule for a cushion of any size.
EngageNY
Complex Number Division 2
Individuals learn to divide and conquer complex numbers with a little help from moduli and conjugates. In the second lesson on complex number division, the class takes a closer look at the numerator and denominator of the multiplicative...
Oklahoma State University
Math for Peanuts
Peanuts! Get your peanuts! Kids explore math, art, and agriculture concepts focused on peanuts. There is a brief informational text to get them started, and you'll find definitions of five in-text vocabulary words to address. Kids...
Curated OER
Third Grade Math
For this math review worksheet, 3rd graders answer multiple choice questions about measurement, the calendar, money, and more. Students complete 25 questions.