Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math in the Wetlands Field Trip

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Get your class out in the environment for hands on math activities. In this wetlands lesson, learners transplant native plants, calculate how much soil is needed, and perform math activities based on this experience. They then make...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Birds, Fractions and Percentages

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study fractions, percentages, spreadsheets, and computers by watching and recording the number of species of birdsseen. They create a spreadsheet to record the results of their one month study.
Worksheet
Math-U-See

Algebra 1 Readiness Test

For Students 8th - 11th
Your learners will appreciate this assessment of basic skill calculations that are prerequisite to Algebra1. Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing procedures are addressed in conjunction with whole numbers, decimals, fractions,...
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EngageNY

Comparing Rational Expressions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Introduce a new type of function through discovery. Math learners build an understanding of rational expressions by creating tables and graphing the result. 
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Money in the Piggy Bank

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
It's time to crack open that piggy bank and see what's inside. First, count up the pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, identifying what fraction of them are dimes. Then calculate the total value of the coins, writing another fraction...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Distances Between Houses

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This resource sneaks in the math so your learners will be adding and subtracting positive and negatives on a number line while thinking they are mapping out houses. The activity starts by putting houses the appropriate distance away from...
Assessment
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California Education Partners

Cady's Cats

For Students 5th Standards
How much can a cat eat? The five-question fraction assessment asks pupils to determine the fractional portion of a food box eaten by cats. Learners show their proficiency in adding and subtracting fractions using several scenarios...
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Manipulatives Make Abstract Math Concepts Concrete

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Using math lessons that include manipulatives can help cement learning.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Calculator Spelling

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice creating and solving number sentences on a calculator. They interact with number facts, their properties, algorithms and estimation. Each student recognizes inverse relationships of addition, subtraction,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using a Calculator

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners use a calculator to solve math problems. In this calculator usage lesson, students get into pairs and familiarize themselves with the keys. Learners are then given problems to solve using the calculator. Students do Smart Board...
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Curated OER

Math and Your Local Restaurant

For Teachers All
Connect ratios, fractions, scale factor, percents, and elapsed time to restaurants.
Interactive
Online Math Learning

Divide Whole Numbers By Fractions

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Use this interactive division worksheet to have your learners solve 12 division problems. The division problems involve dividing with fractions and whole numbers. Answers can be checked with a quick click!
Worksheet
Curated OER

Family Activity - Color by Numbers: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

For Students 6th - 8th
Learners solve four short answer problems. They determine the number of each color of candy or paper clip in a bag, and calculate the fractional, decimal, and percentage representation of the color compared to the total number of items.
PPT
Curated OER

Fractions and Decimal Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Here you will find a presentation on fractions and their decimal equivalents. In this format, your students don't really do any calculations; rather, they view a bunch of tables and charts that show how fractions have equivalent decimal...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplifying Fractions on the TI-73

For Students 6th - 8th
In this simplifying fractions on the Ti-73 worksheet, middle schoolers simplify 8 fractions in short answer format. Students use the Ti-73 to simplify fractions. Middle schoolers represent the fraction as a picture of shaded and...
Lesson Plan
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Fraction City

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners calculate equivalent fractions, solve the addition of fractions of like and unlike denominators, and compare fractions using fraction strips. They fold paper strips into equal parts, thirds, sixths, ninths, and twelfths, and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fractions and Decimals

For Students 6th
For this fractions and decimals worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 9 different types of problems. First, they determine the number of hundreds, tens, ones, tenths, and hundredths in each decimal. Then, students write the numbers...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiply Fractions with Fractions

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Math worksheet, students multiply fractions and write their answer in simplest form. Students are given 9 problems to practice the skill.
Interactive
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math worksheet, students add or subtract fractions. Students find common denominators where needed and simplify their answers. Hints are available.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sum of Big Fractions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics activity, learners determine the sum of several fractions without a calculator.  The problems can be solved with a trick.  The one page activity contains one problem with the solution. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculating Common Factors

For Students 6th - 8th
For this calculating common factors worksheet, middle schoolers solve 11 short answer problems. Students simplify fractions in as few steps as possible by finding common factors.
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Simplifying Fractions

For Students 7th - 8th
For this simplifying fractions worksheet, students solve and complete 10 various types of problems. First, they write the fractions in simplest form and find the lowest common denominator for each pair. Then, students change the improper...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Logic and Problem Solving: Math Hunt

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In these math lesson plans, pupils discuss how math problems are written to reflect real-world situations. They complete an online Math Hunt using specific web tools, and work individually to create their own Math Hunts....
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Mixing Paints

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Let's paint the town equal parts yellow and violet, or simply brown. Pupils calculate the amount of blue and red paint needed to make six quarts of brown paint. Individuals then explain how they determined the percentage of the brown...