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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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Do You Have a Coin Collection?
Learners create a graph showing which students in the class collect coins.
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Odd Is In
Pupils play a game with coins and then use reasoning skills to develop a strategy for winning the game.
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Do You Like to Spend or Save?
Students, after briefly discussing spending and saving habits, take a poll to see how their peers like to manage money. Then students graph their findings and discuss the survey results.
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Carpet
Students complete activities for geometric shapes and multiplication. In this multiplication lesson, students watch a video about carpets and square foot multiplication problems. Students then work in pairs to solve the main problem in...
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Basic Equivalencies
First graders manipulate coins to show equivalencies between pennies and dimes. Given specific values, 1st graders model the specified amounts by using pennies and dimes. Through use of a computer assisted trading coins, students...
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska:Cutting Cordwood
Students solve problems and answer questions about two young men attemtping to earn money by cutting cords of wood.
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Getting Better at Guessing
Students, in groups, examine a jar of coins to make both 'guesstimates' and estimates. They compare different estimations and complete a journal entry to summarize their findings.
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Words for Algebra
Students rewrite word problems using symbols. In this algebra lesson, students relate algebra to the real world. They identify the correct steps to take when solving word problems.
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Unit Pricing
Students explore unit pricing to determine the best buy for their money. In this personal finance lesson plan, students calculate cost per wear examples and create a list of criteria for picking clothes. Students visit a story and use...
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U.S. Population Hits 300 Million
Students read a story about the population in the United States reaching 300 million, and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this population lesson plan, student respond to literature by answering questions,...
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Budget Mania
Learners 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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Choose the Operation
In this mathematical operations worksheet, students solve the six math word problems by determining which operation to use, addition or subtraction, to solve the problem.
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Doubles Plus One
In this early childhood addition and subtraction worksheet, students solve 6 math story problems that require them to add doubles plus 1.
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Variables and Functions
In this algebra learning exercise, 5th graders solve 6 word problems by finding the value of variable in function tables. They use the information to solve the problems.
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Subtract from 11 and Less
In this subtraction worksheet, students solve 6 word problems that use numbers 1-11. The first 2 problems are set up for reference.
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Subtract with 2 Regroupings
For this subtraction with regrouping worksheet, learners solve the subtraction word problems by using 2 different regroupings. Students solve six word problems.
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Relate Addition and Subtraction
In this addition and subtraction worksheet, students use problem solving skills to write number sentences and solve 6 word problems that require them to add and subtract.
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Add Doubles
In this early childhood addition and subtraction worksheet, students solve 6 math story problems that require them to add doubles.
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Model Numbers to 100
For this numbers worksheet, students solve 6 word problems, using picture models of cubes. Problems are set up using groups of ten.
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Multi-Step Problems
In this multi-step problems worksheet, students use the numbers within the word problem and multi-step problems to solve the six word problems.
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Reasonable Answers
For this reasonable answer worksheet, students estimate and circle the answer that make sense for a set of 6 word problems. Students choose from 2 possible answers.
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Draw a Picture
In this drawing pictures worksheet, students solve the math word problems by writing a number sentence and drawing pictures to help them solve the four problems.
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Tzedakah: How Can We Help?
Students identify nutritious meals and the prices of a healthy meal. In this nutritious meals lesson plan, students work in small groups and plan a menu for a nutritious meal. Students figure the total cost of the meal and collect money...