Students compete to solve math problems.

Fourth graders create and solve sports-related word problems.

Students explore mathematics by participating in a snack eating activity. In this math problem solving instructional activity, students utilize different children's snacks as visual aides in a variety of math problems. Students receive...

Learners explore math functions by completing worksheets in class. In this word problem lesson, students read the story A Remainder of One and practice solving division problems from the story. Learners complete a worksheet which...

Students solve pentomino puzzles.  In this problem solving instructional activity, students discuss how pentomino puzzles play into the plot of Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett and practice solving a pentomino puzzle on their...

Make history come to life by using the Frontier House series to engage students in the past. Your class will "prepare" for a trip to 1833 Montana. They will learn about homesteading, frontier life, inflation, and cost of living. Using...

Learners practice solving math equations by analyzing chocolate recipe measurements. For this chocolate baking math lesson, students read about the Hershey factory and recipes used to create chocolate bars. Learners solve problems and...

Students explore number sense by solving consumer math problems. For this pattern identification lesson, students analyze a list of numerical and geometric patterns while predicting the future outcome. Students utilize inference skills...

Students use real life situations to use their problem-solving skills. They, in groups, explore why rules are a part of life.

Measurement and map skills are the focus of this lesson, where students crawl through a "cave" made out of boxes, desks and chairs, observing the dimensions.  Your young geographers measure various aspects of the cave and practice...

Students practice spending money by completing math word sentences.  In this economics lesson, students utilize problem solving strategies to complete word problems written on the board involving making purchases with money....

Students, in teams, play Math Jeopardy against each other as a way to reinforce their skills.

Fourth graders explore patterns by participating in a class math activity. In this early algebra lesson, 4th graders utilize a die and chart to keep record of a snake game in which students must utilize a math function to solve a problem...

Explore the monetary system by completing worksheets in class. Learners will identify the monetary units of England and collaborate in groups to solve money word problems. They also identify several money-related vocabulary terms before...

Pupils explore math functions by solving word problems in class. In this multiplication instructional activity, students utilize colored cubes and base blocks to visualize multiplication problems. Pupils identify the multiplication...

Students explore math functions by preparing a meal. For this food measurement lesson, students examine a recipe for a meal and alter the size of the recipe based upon the amount of servings needed. Students utilize manipulatives to...

Students practice solving algebra equations utilizing model tiles.  In this algebra lesson, students observe a clip from the movie Homeward Bound and break the action down into an algebraic equation.  Students solve an algebra...

Upper graders will solve equations using order of operations, and create equations that to play a fun math bowling game. They will bowl using dice to practice operations. Extensions are also included.

Students play pop-a-top math game to practice solving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems.

First graders examine the use of number lines in problem solving situations in this series of lessons. They participate in activities in which they move forward and backward on number line on the playground before doing paper and pencil...

Students apply estimation strategies for problem-solving purposes. They become familiar with one aspect of a marine biologist's work.

Learners identify aspects of a conflict situation through a story. They engage in problem solving or identification of an aspect of bullying. Applying their knowledge of bullying, they create scenarios that reflect their methods of...

Students play a game to practice concepts and principles that can be adapted to any subject.

Students work on solving arithmetic problems with a game of tag. They must solve a problem to be unfrozen.