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Ready to Round

For Teachers 1st
First graders are introduced to the concept of rounding to the nearest ten through the use of a number line created from a hundreds chart.
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Divisibility Rules

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore Excel and discover rules of divisibility for the numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10; students examine multiples of 2 using pencil/ paper, then create a chart in Excel that will allow them to more easily see patterns...
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Probability or Ability?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students toss candy and coins using their non-dominant hand while their partners records the results on a probability charts.
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Menu Mania

For Teachers 4th - 6th
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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Working Together

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss how people in the community work together to get jobs done and complete a worksheet matching number words for the workers with the correct numerals.
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Cost Comparison

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students take a tour of a produce department in a grocery store. They explore the concepts of money and a budget. They complete problem solving activities and taste different fruits and vegetables.
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Stock It To Me

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the stock market using stock market tables, charts, and graphs. They participate in a simulation of stock market investment over time. They read about the history of Wall Street and the Stock Market.
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The Language of Mathematics

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners integrate the language, concepts and skills of math into the daily routine and classroom environment. They think mathematically by participating in short, daily, individual, small group, whole group and transitional activities...
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Number Line Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use a number line to practice subtraction.  In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders use a number line to count backwards.  Students participate in mad math activities and solve problems.
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Making Rectangles

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students study rectangles. In this math instructional activity, students use numbers, measurements and geometry to draw rectangles of varying sizes.
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Using Multiplication to Solve Word Problems

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars explore math functions by solving word problems in class. For this multiplication lesson, students utilize colored cubes and base blocks to visualize multiplication problems. Young scholars identify the multiplication...
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Human Number Line

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils compare different types of numbers. Each student is given a flashcard containing a decimal, percent, fraction or integer. Teams of students compete, in silence, to determine who can line up in numerical order correctly. They...
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Budget Finances

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students role play the role of a recent graduate of high school living on their own. Using play money, they are given one month's salary and they discover they own their own house or apartment and owe money on a car loan. They develop...
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Mechanical Science - Small Engine Operation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students experiment with two- and four-stroke engines. They conduct experiments to determine how atmospheric pressure affects the engine's running capability. Further tests are conducted to asses proper llubrication and its affects on...
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Counting Money

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read, write, and identify different coin combinations and use this information in real-world situations.
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Family Cookbook

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in groups, produce a Family Cookbook by bringing recipes from home.
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Differentiate Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Using diagrams, they compare and contrast atoms and molecules and describe various chemical reactions. They distinguish the differences between ionic and covalent...
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Expected Value

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss what expected value is, they are introduced to the concept of varyting payoffs. Students use a computer simulation of a "real world" example where expected value is used.
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Equal Additions

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore the relationships between numbers through the use of "equal addition" and "equal subtraction." Through the use of number sense, they are able to computer addition and subtraction problems mentally. Individually,...
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Money and Percentage

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine use of percentages in real world situations. They complete worksheet about using percentages after reviewing the concept. They look through newspapers to find examples of percentages used over the course of three...
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students play a math game which assesses their mastery of selecting the appropriate operation to solve specific problems.
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The Ice Cream Shop

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read books about ice cream and plan an ice cream sundae party for the class. They research ingredients and determine how much the party cost each student. They hold a mock opening for an ice cream store and have their party.
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Saving Money Through Mathematics

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss light sources and collect data about energy sources. They compare data and create a multiple line graph showing energy used by light sources for each student in the group. They present their graphs and write a...
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Smoking: The Real Cost

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss the adverse effects of smoking and predict the financial cost of a smoking habit. They collect data regarding the cost of a pack of cigarettes and average packs smoked a day. They create bar graphs displaying the...

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