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Understanding Fractions - Cookbook Comparisons
Learners explore equal fractions in relationship to a whole unit. They fold strips of paper into halves, thirds, etc. and compare them to the first strip which represents a "whole unit." Fractional parts are identified and compared.
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Rice Math Problems
Third graders practice solving math equations using rice as their subject. They translate situations involving rice into math equations in order to solve them properly. They also discover and practice using math vocabulary terms...
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Model and Solve Algebraic Equations
Examine multiple ways to solve algebraic equations. Pupils will generate a problem solving strategy that addresses the prompt given by the teacher. They will then share their problem solving strategy with the class. Graphic organizers,...
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Population and Air Pollution
Students conduct Internet research to compare the impact of increasing populations and how it affects air pollution in both, the USA and Russia. Students present their finding in a creative manner by developing brochures, bumper...
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Budget Mania
Students examine examples of budgets and explore the difficulties of living on a budget. The hands-on activity offers an opportunity to experience a real life application.
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Graph It with Coffee!
Young scholars interview employers and employees at local coffee shops about sales and profits and create graphs comparing and contrasting information obtained about the businesses.
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Teaching Students Mathematical Reasoning Skills
Students can build upon their basic math skills and become higher order thinkers when we encourage the following principles.
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Practice Regrouping with 15 to 18
In this adding and subtracting practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to regroup.
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Properties of Addition and Subtraction
In this using properties to solve word problems, learners find the sums and differences of two-digit numbers using the zero property and the order property of addition to problem solve. Students solve six problems.
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Ratio and Proportion
In this ratio and proportion worksheet, students solve 22 short answer and multiple choice problems. Students use rates, proportions, and ratios to solve each problem.
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Place Value Through Billions
In this place value worksheet, students read and solve 6 story problems that involve understanding place value through the billions place.
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Multiply with Multiples of 10, 100, and 1000
In this multiplication practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to multiply with multiples of 10, 100, and 1000.
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2 x 2 Linear Systems
Students graph 2x2 systems and solve them algebraically. They investigate parallel systems by solving equations.
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Model Addition to 50
In this adding to 50 worksheet, students use math models to help them add the numbers in the word problems. Students practice adding to 50.
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Present Perfect Game
In this grammar game worksheet, students will play a speaking game in groups of 3-5 students using this game board, dice and counters. The spaces on the game board elicit conversation using the present perfect tense.
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Economic Market Pain
Students read and discuss article, and write an interpretation of the message for a class newspaper.
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Estimation Challenge
Young scholars calculate the length of the classroom using non-standard units of measurement and estimation. Using a cracker box, they discuss measuring various objects in the room as a class, and independently estimate and measure the...
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Breaking News English: Credit Cards
In this credit cards worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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Basic Operations With Decimals
Fourth graders solve real life addition and subtraction decimal problems. In groups, they read a real life scenario. They use a newspaper to gather data to solve the situation. Students create a poster containing the justification for...
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Menu Mania
Students explore the concept of estimating by watching a video, and discussing the strategies for estimation. They estimate the costs for various menu items, then calculate the exact amount spent.
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Subtract Across Zeros
In this subtraction worksheet, students read 6 story problems in which larger numbers are subtracted with borrowing across zeros.
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Multiplication to 7
For this multiplication worksheet, learners multiply and subtract numbers up to 3 digits. Students complete 21 pages of math problems.
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Equal Groups
In this dividing by two word problem worksheet, students use pictures and mental math to problem solve. Students solve six problems.
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Variables
In this variables practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems. Students solve 6 problems.