Radford University
Pollution and Curves of Best Fit
Don't put the resource on curves of best fit out on the curb. Using researched data on trash and recycling, scholars create scatter plots and regression curves to analyze the information. As a culminating activity, they complete projects...
Radford University
Body Measurement Activity
Don't keep the resource at an arm's length. A hands-on activity has scholars measure the heights, arm spans, hair lengths, and foot lengths of their classmates. They create scatter plots to determine if there is a correlation between...
US Department of Commerce
Featured Activity: Let’s Get the Count Right
Don't leave anyone out. To highlight the importance of the US Census to younger learners, an activity has them distribute markers to see if there are enough for each person. They see that counting the population is necessary to fairly...
Curated OER
Multicultural Math Project
Sixth graders examine where mathematics came from. In this Math History lesson, 6th graders complete various activities to understand mathematical reasoning. Students complete critical thinking questions.
Curated OER
Sustainable Development and Canada's Natural Resources
Students use text information, data and graphs to explain what sustainable development is, and to investigate the rate of consumption of Canada's natural resources. In groups, they graph their findings.
Curated OER
Mental Math
In this mental math worksheet, students try to solve problems without using a pencil and paper. Students master 12 single digit problems and 4 double digit problems.
Curated OER
What Must Be Added?- Mental Math
In this mental math worksheet, 4th graders determine what needs to be added to each number to make the given sum using mental math. They work with multiples of 100 and 1000.
Curated OER
More Addition in Your Head- Mental Math
In this addition mental math worksheet, students answer 12 questions by doing addition in their heads. They complete 8 more questions by adding after reading the problems which include key words such as increase, altogether, total, and sum.
Curated OER
Math Vocabulary: Year 1 Position and Instructions
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students are exposed to 19 math vocabulary words that are appropriate for children in year 1 of school. The words have to do with position and instructions. This worksheet contains flashcards that can...
Curated OER
Math Puzzle Squares
For this math puzzle worksheet, students compete a set of 6 puzzles, adding and filling in missing numbers to complete. A website reference is given for additional activities.
Curated OER
Math Vocabulary: Year 1 Measures and Shape
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students are exposed to math vocabulary that is appropriate for 1st graders. These are measurement and shape words. There are 31 words in this packet and there is a flashcard for each.
Curated OER
Christmas Tree Math Puzzle
In this Christmas math puzzle worksheet, students place the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the bottom row of ornaments on the Christmas tree. They complete the next layers by adding two numbers below each ornament. They determine which...
Curated OER
Math Vocabulary: Year 2
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students study words that are associated with number properties, counting, and place value. They see number words that will be used in the context of lessons such as how to multiply.
Curated OER
Problem Solving? Cereal
Young scholars use problem-solving approaches to investigate mathematical content. They formulate problems from situations within and outside mathematics content. They warm up with a survey done by the teacher. Everyone uses practice...
Curated OER
"You're Hired!'
Students investigate linear programming using the TI. In this algebra lesson, students collaborate and graph linear inequalities on a TI. They analyze their data and present it to the class.
Didax
Multiplication Facts
Learning their multiplication facts is a big step in the education of young mathematicians. Help achieve this goal with the support of this collection of instructional materials.
Curated OER
Improving Deductive Reasoning Skills
Students develop a strategy list for problem solving by working with different types of problems. They recognize problems that may be solved using deductive reasoning and solve deductive reasoning problems.
EngageNY
Completing the Square (part 2)
Give classes confidence in completing the square with a resource that develops the process of completing the square of more complex problems, including fractions and values greater than one. It then uses quadratic modeling for profit and...
Curated OER
Consumer Borrowing and Spending
Credit can be confusing for teens, some of whom are already using credit cards. Clear up misconceptions with this group research activity which has a solid outline with a lot of room to adjust to your needs and resources. Groups are...
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...
PBL Pathways
Potassium-Argon Dating
Find the age of a fictional sample of rocks using a genuine approach. A well-designed lesson asks young mathematicians to use exponential modeling to analyze half-life. As a project-based learning activity, scholars communicate their...
Curated OER
Study Guide for the Advanced Placement Calculus AB Examination
Is this going to be on the test? A calculus study guide provides an organized list of important topics and a few examples with answers. The topics include elementary functions, limits, differential calculus, and integral calculus,...
Curated OER
Exploring Linear Equations: Student Worksheet
An activity around linear equations, slope, and intercept is here for you. In it, young mathematicians engage in a whole-class activity while the teacher uses the overhead projector graphing calculator. This activity also focuses on...
Curated OER
Rational Exponents
Investigate rational exponents in this math lesson. Scholars make conjectures about the relationship between rational exponents and radicals. They then use their Ti-Nspire to simplify rational exponents.