Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

“Crossing the Decade” Concentration

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Young mathematicians concentrate on learning to fluently count. Following the rules of the classic game Memory, children take turns flipping over cards in order to find pairs of numbers that cross a decade (e.g. 29 and 30). For younger...
Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Scatter Plot

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
What is the relationship between two variables? Groups work together to gather data on arm spans and height. Using the interactive, learners plot the bivariate data, labeling the axes and the graph. The resource allows scholars to create...
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Comparing Rational Functions and Simplified Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
What kind of functions have holes in their graphs? Here, the teacher guides the class on how to use the simplified function of a rational function to aid in the graphing of the original rational function. T-tables are used in order...
Lesson Plan
EduGAINs

Introduction to Solving Linear Systems

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Word problems offer class members an opportunity to learn the concept of solving linear systems using graphs. Individuals choose a problem based upon preferences, break into groups to discuss solution methods and whether there...
Assessment
Illustrative Mathematics

Building an Explicit Quadratic Function by Composition

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Use equivalent expressions to reveal information about their graphs. Pupils verify that two quadratic functions are equivalent. By comparing the two expressions, they determine the vertex, the zeros, the y-intercept, and the...
Activity
5280 Math

More or Less the Same

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Tell the story of the math. Given a graph of a linear system, learners write a story that models the graph before crafting the corresponding functions. Graphs intersect at an estimated point, allowing for different variations in the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions and Equivalence

For Students 3rd - 5th
There are a few ways to practice fraction skills here, and they will all appeal to visual learners. First, mathematicians fill in blanks in two fraction number sequences. Next, they analyze two fractions marked along a  number line...
Lesson Plan
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EngageNY

More on Modeling Relationships with a Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
How do you create a residual plot? Work as a class and in small groups through the activity in order to learn how to build a residual plot. The activity builds upon previous learning on calculating residuals and serves as a...
Lesson Plan
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EngageNY

Putting It All Together

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Shuffle 'em up and deal! Learners practice operations with polynomials using cards they pass around the room. The activity works with pairs or individuals, so it offers great flexibility. This is the fifth installment in a series of 42...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Interpreting Graphs of Proportional Relationships

For Teachers 7th Standards
What do those points on the graph mean? The 10th instructional activity in a series of 22 presents proportional relationships as graphs. Class members interpret various points of the graph — including the origin — within the context of...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Unknown Area Problems on the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 7th Standards
Scholars determine distances on the coordinate plane to find areas. The instructional activity begins with a proof of the formula for the area of a parallelogram using the coordinate plane. Pupils use the coordinate plane to determine...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Using >, < , and =

For Students 1st - 2nd
To practice comparing 2-digit numbers, learners evaluate 8 pairs of numbers and circle the appropriate symbol: greater than, less than, or equal to. Directions encourage use of "tens and ones." So break out the unit cubes and 10-rods to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare Numbers to 1,000,000 (R)

For Students 4th - 6th
Learners examine 45 pairs of 6-digit numbers. They identify each of the pairs of numbers as greater than, less than, or equal to one another.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare Numbers to 1,000,000 (S)

For Students 4th - 6th
Learners examine 45 pairs of 6-digit numbers. They identify each of the pairs of numbers as greater than, less than, or equal to one another.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare Numbers to 100,000 (N)

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this comparing numbers practice worksheet, students examine 60 pairs of 5-digit numbers. Students identify each of the pairs of numbers as greater than, less than, or equal to one another.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Greater Than, Less Than, and Equal To

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this comparing numbers learning exercise, students examine 20 pairs of 1 and 2 digit numbers. Students identify whether the first number in each pair is greater than, less than, or equal to the second number.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare Numbers to 10,000 (L)

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this comparing numbers to 10,000 practice worksheet, math whizzes compare 60 pairs of numbers in order to determine whether they are greater than, less than, or equal to one another.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare Numbers to 1,000,000

For Students 4th - 6th
Learners use their math skills to compare 45 pairs of 6 digit numbers. They fill in the 45 blanks with greater than, less than, or equal to symbols.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (D)

For Students 5th
In this comparing fractions practice worksheet, 5th graders use an inequality sign or an equal sign as they compare 10 pairs of fractions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (C)

For Students 5th
In this comparing fractions practice worksheet, 5th graders use an inequality sign or an equal sign as they compare 10 pairs of fractions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (E)

For Students 5th
In this comparing fractions practice learning exercise, 5th graders use an inequality sign or an equal sign as they compare 10 pairs of fractions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (I)

For Students 5th
In this comparing fractions practice worksheet, 5th graders use an inequality sign or an equal sign as they compare 10 pairs of fractions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (J)

For Students 5th
In this comparing fractions practice worksheet, 5th graders use an inequality sign or an equal sign as they compare 10 pairs of fractions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (H)

For Students 5th
In this comparing fractions practice learning exercise, 5th graders use an inequality sign or an equal sign as they compare 10 pairs of fractions.