Mathematics Assessment Project
Solving Linear Equations in Two Variables
Solving problems about pen and paper with systems of equations ... or is it the other way around? In the instructional activity, learners first interpret expressions and use equations in two variables to solve problems about notebooks...
University of Utah
Functions
Define, explore, compare, and analyze functions with the fourth chapter of a 10-part eighth-grade workbook series. After encountering the definition of a function, pupils begin to explore linear and nonlinear functions. They then work...
Balanced Assessment
A Loud Noise
In a scale measuring noise, an increase in 10 dB is a 10 time increase in power. Mathematicians examine the data graph of a real world exponential growth, with no logarithmic scale, and then create two equations relating the decibels and...
Mathed Up!
Area and Circumference of Circles
Don't go around and around, help your class determine amounts around and in a circle with a video that connects circumference to the perimeter or the distance around an object. The resource includes 14 questions dealing with circles and...
CK-12 Foundation
Inverse Variation Models: Speedometer for Inverse Variation Models
Model inverse variation while solving a real-world problem. Young scholars use the interactive lesson to discover the pattern of inverse variation data. They then use that discovery to write and analyze an equation.
02 x 02 Worksheets
Proportions
Cut-and-paste a great activity into your lesson plans. Scholars analyze real-world problems involving proportions. To change things up a bit they cut-and-paste quantities to create a proportion on their way to solving the problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Monomial Factors of Polynomials: Mystery Boxes
Shortcut the work in finding total volumes. Pupils determine a polynomial expression that would represent the combined volume of three boxes. Each box has the same height, and the scholars rewrite the expression by factoring out the...
Concord Consortium
Bricks for Books
Maximize a profit with an understanding of geometric dimension. A real-world task challenges learners to design a pattern using three different brick shapes. The bricks are dedicated with a different donation for each shape, so part of...
Curated OER
Graphing Real World Situations
Students solve linear equations using graphs. In this algebra lesson, students depict real life situation using lines and functions. They identify the slope, data and predict graphing behavior.
University of Houston
Volume for Rectangular Prisms
Upper graders define perimeter and area of a rectangle, estimate numbers of cubes and determine the maximum amount that will fit in a given space. In this math instructional activity, pupils complete related worksheet, build prisms and...
Curated OER
Shop till You Drop! Working with Money
Paper and coin currency are shown and reviewed, and then used to apply consumer math skills. Learners are given two examples of how they should line up decimal points and place values when adding or subtracting money. They watch as the...
Curated OER
Make a Ten
Youngsters mentally perform calculations involving addition and subtraction. They solve various addition and subtraction word problems using mental math and counters, write their own number stories, and solve various examples...
Curated OER
Making a Quilt: Multiplication
Third graders explore their multiplication skills. They will use their problem solving skills to solve an everyday math problem that requires them to multiply numbers. This lesson incorporates the use a video titled "Blossom and Snappy...
Curated OER
Problem Solving and the Sports Page
The use of box scores from baseball games is the foundation of this math instructional activity. Organize your class into groups of four, and give identical box scores from a baseball game that was just played. Have them create word...
Curated OER
Word Problems
Here is a very nice resource that presents 12 math word problems suitable for third and fourth graders. All four of the basic operations are used in these one-step problems. An answer key is provided on page two. This would make a very...
DK Publishing
Tricky Word Problems, Part 2 - Choosing the Operation
Can your learners figure out which equation to solve? Use this resource to challenge your third graders with word problems involving the four operations. Each problem has a section to write the answer, but pupils will need to write out...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Fractions
What can quesadillas teach your class about fractions? More than you might think. AJ and Zoe from the StudyJams! crew use this Mexican cuisine to explain how fractions are just equal parts of a whole, defining the key terms numerator and...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Addition & Subtraction of Decimals
So current with preteens is the topic of downloading tunes into their computers! In a relatable lesson, viewers are taught to figure out if Zoe can afford to purchase two songs if she has $3.00 left to her credit. Mia talks them through...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Making Change
This dreamy resource has little ones computing the change on the purchase of an ice cream cone. Mia describes each step in two methods: subtraction of decimals and counting up from the sale price.
Scholastic
Study Jams! Identify Missing or Extra Information
Learn to maneuver through word problems by identifying the specific information needed to solve it. Is there unnecessary information? Is there missing information?
Curated OER
Does the Decimal Point Really Make a Difference?
Fourth graders study the decimal dilemma and discover major math mistakes in the real world with cheeseburgers advertised for .99 cents each or colas for .89 cents each.
Curated OER
Math Club Worksheet #20b
In this math worksheet, students complete a maze that they are given going from left to right. Students complete 1 maze total.
Curated OER
Extra Practice 5: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers
In this practice worksheet, young scholars use integer rules to add, subtract, multiply and divide real numbers. This two-page worksheet contains 48 problems.
Curated OER
Extra Practice 4: Multiplication of Real Numbers
In this practice worksheet, students use their integer rules to multiply and divide real numbers. There are 72 problems on this two-page worksheet.
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