Students calculate probability. In this lesson on probability, students use given data to calculate to chances of a given event occurring. Many of the calculations in this lesson are applicable to daily life.

Students listen to the book Five Little Monkeys Sitting In a Tree, identify written numbers 0-9 and the symbol for subtraction; students subtract two single digit numbers using manipulatives, and recite the corresponding number sentence.

Students explain what it means to square numbers. They explain what it means to cube numbers. Students define prime numbers using their own language. They are introduced to the problem by playing one game as a class.

In this addition worksheet, 1st graders cut out 5 pictures of ants at the bottom of the worksheet, use them to act out 4 stories and then write the sum to each one.

Students create a ticket table illustrating the cost of tickets by alternative transportation. In this number sense lesson, students write number sentences to compare and contrast difference information in their chart. Students figure...

In this absolute value expression worksheet, students solve 13 multiple choice and short answer questions. Students simplify absolute value expressions by adding, subtracting, and finding the absolute value of rational numbers.

Students develop a list of possible outcomes as a method of finding probability related to a pizza statistics problems. They read the problems together as a class, brainstorm ways to solve the problem, and in partners solve the pizza...

In this exponential growth worksheet, high schoolers solve 10 multiple choice and short answer problems. Students find the interest of an amount of money given the rate, time, and times compounded.

Students survey the problems involved in finding a solution to a practical problem using a mathematical process. Students make sensible estimates and check the reasonableness of their answers. Students report the results of their...

Students define vocabulary related to geometry and calculate the volume. In this geometry lesson plan, students calculate flow rates, and volume as it relates to a water plant facility. They calculate the volume of three dimensional...

Young scholars complete a unit on words, their origins, and their usage. They explore various websites, create a word ladder online, develop a list of anagrams, write a story using homonyms, and create a list of vocabulary words.

In this areas by dissection activity, students find the area of given composite figures. This three-page activity contains examples, explanations, and 16 problems. Answers are provided on page three.

Shape shifters examine and experiment with pattern shapes.  In this geometry instructional activity, they work in groups to name and describe pattern block shapes, and they discover the combinations of shapes that can be placed...

Students engage in a instructional activity that is about the concept of measuring the statistical data of a population taken from a census. The data is interpreted and recorded looking for trends in subjects like world economy and job...

Students explore the different properties of conics. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the midpoint of a line, the distances between two points as they get ready to find the focus and directrix in eclipse and other conics. They...

Learners complete a unit on the three branches of government. They compare/contrast the three branches of government, write a letter or e-mail to an executive in the Federal Government, and develop outlines for historical documents.

Students examine Bill Reid's sculpture "The Black Canoe".They decide which character in the canoe they are most like. Students analyze how their personalities work towards contributing to the group. They explore the moral theme of...

Students analyze three different ways a story is told, determine truth and fiction in each story, and discover and apply techniques to narrate a good story. Students listen to Bob Dylan's "The Hurricane" and watch the "R" rated movie,...

Sixth graders investigate the link between Canadian symbols and identity, offering various perspectives of what Canada means to Canadians. They explore the natural world around them and choose an image to sketch.

Learners examine candy preferences to create a plan in order to improve candy sales. In this technobiz lesson, students build spreadsheet and organizational skills by graphing and calculating data. Learners are introduced to terminology...

For this math squares worksheet, students problem solve a variety of equations intersected by rows and columns involving addition, subtraction, division and multiplication equations.

Ninth graders solve problems using Polya's 4 steps to problem solving.

Second graders solve story problems. In this story problem lesson plan, 2nd graders solve the problems and explain how they came up with their answers. They create their own story problems to be solved.

Students create enrichment activities for Geoboards, Napier Rods, and Bean Sticks. This includes annotated links to problem solving Internet Sites.