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Make the Highest Total
Sixth graders predict the outcome of a simple probability experiment, test it and explain the result by using problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically. They then play a few games informally where students play in...
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Rows of Numbers
Students generate patterns from a structured situation, find a rule for the general term, and express it in words and symbols. They also devise and use problem solving strategies in a systematic way.
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Sandlapper Solutions
Students use mathematical thinking and reasoning to translate problems into mathematical language and thereby solve the problems. They extend their understanding of whole number operations to fractions and decimals by participating in...
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How Far!
Fourth graders perform basic calculations using time. They read and construct a variety of scales, timetables, and charts. Students devise and use problem solving strategies to explore the situation mathematically.
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Ws and Worms
Students explore problem solving strategies. Given real life problems, students examine the sum of consecutive strings of whole numbers. Students use diagrams and sequencing to solve problems. Students justify their mathematical...
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Advanced counting
First graders practice counting to solve simple addition problems. They count forwards and backwards and are asked to explain how they worked out the problem presented to them and worked on paper as well as mentally in their minds.
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The Farmer's Sheep
Students use problem solving skills, logical thinking, and their ability to work sequentially in order to solve an algebra problem. They listen to the problem read aloud by the teacher and devise a plan in order to solve the problem.
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Fuel Saving
Students explore the problem of percentages. Students find a given fraction or percentage of a quantity. Students devise and use problem solving strategies on problems explored.
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The Clumsy Tiler N (Fractions)
Students explore patterns and geometric sequencing. Students devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically. Students solve real life problems. They demonstrate, with cardboard pieces, fraction and...
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Create A Question
Learners explore mathematical problem solving. Given a case problem, students write a rule to solve problems involving decimal multiplication and division. They invent problems, share them with the class, and solve other student's...
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Jackson's Consecutive Numbers
Students generate patterns from a structured problem, finding a rule for the general term, and expresses it in words and symbols. They then devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically.
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Richard's Dice
Students problem solve logic problems. They complete a worksheet using dice as a manipulative. They decide on a problem solving strategy, solve the problem, and write up the solution.
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Pizza Toppings 2
Students explore possible combinations of items. They devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically. They examine using linear and quadratic patterns to solve combination problems. From a given...
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Shaking Hands
Pupils use diagrams or lists to show relationships. They also identify the pattern of triangular numbers. The mathematics behind situations provide a way of problem solving to examine the answers.
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V-Numbers
Students explore problem solving strategies. Gin a novel situation, students develop a mathematical theory. Through models and mathematics, students justify their solution. Students definea V-sets and discuss conjectures about each set.
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Block It Game
Pupils use problem solving strategies such as guess and check and visualization to play the game. They use mental mathematics to decide on the placement of pattern blocks and look for patterns.
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Dream Car Math
Students collect car cost comparison data from the "Car Wizard" web site to use as problem solving and for calculations related to math.
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Robots
Fourth graders devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically (guess and check, make a drawing, use equipment). The use of logical reasoning is a focus of this lesson.
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PSTV
Students figure the amount of programs can fit into a certain time frame. The use of problem solving allows for the student to examine how things can occupy time. They measure the time frame for one program then use that amount to...
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Not So Snappy 7
In this math worksheet, students look for the answers to the word problems that focus upon using the number seven. They develop vocabulary and problem solving skills.
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4c and 7c Stamps
Fifth graders determine what it takes for a sequence of numbers to carry on infinitely. They examine patterns that can be made using linear combinations of 4 and 7 based on the use of four cent and seven cent stamps. They use appropriate...
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My Son is Naughty
Students find factors of numbers; work systematically; and use logic to explain away certain possible number combinations. They then devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically.
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Houses
Third graders use a number of problem solving strategies in this unit of lessons. They determine how to draw and model three-dimensional objects, use co-ordinate systems, determine probability of events, and identify paths of simple...
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Ed Tech
Fourth graders explore, analyze and study how the arts serve a variety of purposes in the life of the students, community and culture. They enhance how technology influences the learning process and issues involving problem solving. Each...
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