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TAKS 3rd Grade Daily Upkeep 4
In this TAKS worksheet, 4th graders identify the time specified on a clock, identify fractional models, and determine models that match equations. The three questions are related to objectives covered on the Texas state test.
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Scrabble Problem
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, high schoolers use clues to determine each word and the correct placement of each word played in a Scrabble game. The one page worksheet contains one problem. Answers are not provided.
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Back to the Bees (Tesselations)
Sixth graders observe the creation of a tessellation with hexagons. In groups, they work with polygons to discover what shapes can be used to create tessellations and explore the angle measurements of each shape. Using internet websites,...
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Area Pre- Test
In this area activity, 6th graders take a pre-test about what they may already know pertaining to geometric area. Students respond to 10 multiple choice questions.
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Cartesian Coordinate System
Learners research the Cartesian Coordinate System and its many uses in the world of mathematics and algebra.
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Fitness
Fourth graders determine how to design regular and semi-regular tessellations of the plane. They develop the ability to demonstrate why a tessellation covers the plane in this series of lessons.
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Figure This!
Second graders explore the concept of inequalities. They use the mathematical symbols =, <, > to show relationships among numbers. Students devise and use problem solving strategies to explore the situation.
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10 Huh?
Students use powers of ten to make reasonable estimations for list of questions. They share their problem solving techniques with the class.
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Divided We Stand
Students figure out how to arrange seating in a concert hall given specific requirements. They better explain how dividing can allow us to arrive at mathematical solutions quickly and logically.
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Shape Makes a Difference!
Young scholars learn the difference between perimeter and area by watching a video and a hands on activity.
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Equivalency-Saying the Same Thing
Fifth graders use a scientific calculator to practice finding equivalencies They discuss the possible uses for the scientific calculator. They experiment with other basic functions using the calculator.
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Reflection of Light With Two Plane Mirrors- Double Mirrors Placed at a Number of Angles
Students place two plane mirrors at different angles to experiment with reflection. They make kaleidoscopes and periscopes.
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Temperature Control - South African Roofing Materials
Students explore how different roofing materials can have an impact on the temperature inside a house through box houses. They compare/contrast different materials in Wisconsin and South Africa. In groups, they build a box house (shoe...
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Space Shuttle Statistics
students are the opportunity to enhance their computation skills using real life statistics associated with the Space Shuttle. Skills emphasized include working with fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, comparing units,...
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The Function Box
Students look around classroom and identify any patterns they see, describe patterns and explain why they are patterns, use pencil to demonstrate arithmetic patterns by tapping, practice predicting patterns by using Function Box, and...
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Perimeters, Patterns, and Conjectures
Students discover patterns and write conjectures relating to perimeters and polygons. Working in cooperative learning groups, they use manipulatives and graphic organizers to solve problems then answer a series of questions in which they...
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Scenes of the Earth
Students examine and study how changes in perspective can change the way that they can observe objects. They explore the relationship between a scene's area and its detail. Each student looks at the ground through cardboard tubes from...
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Tessellating the Hexagon
In this tessellating a hexagon worksheet, 10th graders complete 2 activities in creating a tessellation of a hexagon. They start off with the tessellation by the smallest pattern block and obtain other tessellations by replacing each two...
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Factors, Divisibility, and Relatively Prime
Seventh graders explore the concept of divisibility. In this divisibility lesson, 7th graders use divisibility rules to find factors of numbers. Students create foldables to illustrate divisibility rules.
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Multiplication Word Problems
In this word problem worksheet, students solve a total of 8 multiplication problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Tessellation Lesson Plans
Students in second through eighth grades can fill their imaginations with repeating shapes!
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The Beauty of Number Patterns
Teaching your child about patterns can be a fun and motivating experience.
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Geometry In the Yard
Students are responsible for creating a border around a triangular garden spot, of which they know the measurements for two sides. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the third side and complete the garden.