Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Square Roots, Number Classification, Ordering & Graphing

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify numbers as rational or irrational. Using calculators estimation, and factoring methods, 9th graders compute the square root of numbers. They graph numbers in sequential order and round numbers integers to the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dot's Dot

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math estimation learning exercise, students estimate how many centimeters it is from each dot in a dot to dot puzzle. Students then use a ruler to measure exactly.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Estimated Quotients Are Too Large or Too Small

For Students 5th
In this division worksheet, 5th graders use division to find batting averages in 6 word problems. They divide the number of hits by the number of times at bat to find the quotients.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Estimate or Exact?

For Students 4th - 7th
In this estimating or exact answers worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Method of Front-End Arithmetic

For Teachers 6th
Teach the class how to add using front-end addition. They are given a shopping list and use it to practice adding from the largest place value to the smallest. Computational math and shopping, what fun!
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Learning to Spend, Learning to Give

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of personal finances. In this personal finances lesson, students identify their income and expenses. Middle schoolers create a budget for their spending, saving, investing, and donating habits....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Circumference of a Pumpkin

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders watch a video and find the circumference of a pumpkin. In this circumference lesson, 4th graders watch a video to help them find the circumference of their pumpkins. Students define the word circumference on their data...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What are the Odds

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Learners predict the-outcome of an event. In this algebra lesson, students compare and contrast the probability of an event occurring. They calculate the odds of a simple event and make estimation.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lincoln Index

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use a similar method to the Lincoln Index to estimate a population size.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Out of This World

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students are introduced to the solar system and its place in the universe. They begin to grasp the idea of very large numbers by estimating and computing how long it take the class to make a million x's.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measuring and Predicting Capacity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate geometric shapes through volume and dimensions. In this geometry instructional activity, students measure, weigh, and calculate sizes and volume based on estimation and calculation. They review important vocabulary...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measuring Weight

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students use tables showing the ratios between ounces and pounds, grams and kilograms, and pounds and kilograms. They estimate whether an object should be weighed in ounces or pounds and whether an object should be weighed in grams or...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Too Many Tens

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils practice grouping in different ways by putting numbers up to 1,000 in the correct place value. In this place value lesson plan, students estimate items in a jar and then count them out by grouping them by 10s.
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Round Numbers to Nearest Ten or Hundred

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review telling time. In this lesson on telling time, 3rd graders discuss various items that show length of time, including clocks, calendars and sand timers. Students review and practice what they already know about telling...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bridge Building

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders will create model drawings of bridges and integrate technology into the process of creating a visual representation. Technology is used in the industry of design and architecture. This lesson helps to build real life skills.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Learning to Spend, Learning to Give

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a monthly budget. In this finances lesson, students learn the terms budget, income and expenses. Students create a monthly spending plan and keep track of what they make and spend for the next 30 days. When complete,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Normal Distribution

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate normal distribution.  In this statistical analysis lesson students investigate the variety of circumstances in which the normal distribution can be used.  Students apply the normal distribution to solve...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Metric Olympic Games

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students participate in a metric Olympics. In this metric measurement lesson, students participate in 6 events that require them to predict, estimate, and measure lengths, masses, and area in metric units.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

La Toteca- A Tropical Paradise

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students collect data on the time of the ferry. In this algebra lesson, students use the data to predict a ferry schedule. They also compute the depth where oxygen would be needed when diving.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Regressive Music

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Student use the Ti calculator to graph sinusoidal graphs. In this calculus lesson plan, students use the CBL to collect and analyze data of sinusoidal graphs. They manipulate their collected data and make predictions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractal Fern

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the location of coordinate pairs of an image. In this geometry activity, students perform transformation and identify the image and pre-image point of location. They apply the concept of fractals to...
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Adding Common Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and discuss using...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Do You Double Your Money?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars understand how to calculate the return on investments for various rates and lengths. Also, they compare their results with the StocksQuest Calculator, which lists calculations year by year.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Raisin the Statistical Roof

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Use a box of raisins to help introduce the concept of data analysis. Learners collect, analyze and display their data using a variety of methods. The included worksheet takes them through a step-by-step analysis process and graphing.