One of the most common, everyday applications of math is dealing with money. This single problem calculating how much change Margie receives is more involved than it appears at first glance. An understanding of how fractions and decimals...

A thoroughly-written lesson plan and a plethora of worksheets about integers comprise this resource. Neophyte number crunchers learn to recognize integers, add and subtract them, and apply the concepts to the designing of a personal...

The real value of education is highlighted in more than one way on a learning exercise designed to not only add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, but also to address the correlation between...

Young scholars explore consumer math by participating in estimate exercises. In this currency lesson, students identify and define each piece of U.S. currency and their value to the monetary system. Young scholars complete several money...

Students identify integers as rational and irrational numbers. In this algebra lesson, students measure and construct number lines using positive and negative integers. They convert between decimals and fractions.

Students explore number values by completing consumer math worksheets. In this math functions lesson, students identify the use of a decimal in numbers and the place values that are represented when dealing with money. Students complete...

Learners use rounding and compensating with whole numbers and explain how to use the empty number line to show additions and subtractions. They round and compensate in relation to decimal subtraction Background

Second graders explore number values by completing estimation problems in class. In this place value lesson plan, 2nd graders identify the use of decimals in numbers and how they relate to fractions or parts of a whole. Students utilize...

In order to create some tasty fudge, learners must adapt a recipe. Using a recipe for fudge, ingredients must be correctly converted using fractions. If one fraction is incorrect, the fudge will reveal it! Although you will only make one...

Middle schoolers examine the growth of marigolds in a greenhouse environment. They chart data in spreadsheets showing plant growth over time and under a number of conditions. They record measures of plant height and greenhouse temperature.

Students explore mathematical operations while studying nutrition. In this physical fitness instructional activity, students explore calories, pulse rate, and the circulatory system. Students use mathematical data to create a healthy...

Students create an exercise and nutrition program. In this interdisciplinary instructional activity, students use calculations of exercises plus their corresponding effects on the body and nutritional values of food to derive a health...

Fourth graders implement real life application of money, problem solving, economics, and consumer awareness.  For this three week economics unit, 4th graders operate a business, write checks, balance accounts, and market their...

Students relate recycling to waste reduction. In this science lesson, students talk about the environment and how recycling certain natural resources actually saves on energy.  They also discuss what type of recycling causes...

High schoolers explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations lesson, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. High schoolers investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity...