In this ratio instructional activity, students investigate the relationship between the ratio of two sides of similar triangles. Afterwards, they convert fractions, decimals, and percents. This three-page instructional activity...

Learners explore the concept of fractions. For this fractions lesson, students perform basic operations such as addition and subtraction with fractions. Learners play a game on the computer called 'Fraction Four' that gives students...

  Students practice measurement.  In this fractions lesson, 6th graders measure volume of a liquid, e.g. 1/5 liter, and learn the vocabulary of fractions (numerator, denominator). Students solve sample problems in small...

Students investigate the concept of using fractions to solve problems involving rational numbers. They order real numbers on the number line with the classification of fractions. Also students solve problems using the four operations...

Young scholars receive 10 M & M's to study about fractions. As a class, they divide the ten M & M's into a half. They then take away two and use the eight M & M's to study about fourths. They also use nine to study about thirds.

Third graders create addition and subtraction word problems for a partner to solve using marbles. They explain whether the problem is an addition, subtraction, "take away", "have and need", compare or "what is the rest" type problem.

Students choose the correct strategy to solve multiplication and division. In this algorithm lesson, students use at least two strategies that use properties of operations and estimation. Students also recognize the relationship between...

Fifth graders determine how to convert fractions, decimals, and percents. In this conversion lesson, 5th graders use an on-line applet to practice making these conversions. They review how to make the conversions in a whole class lesson...

Students build knowledge about the number relationships between decimals and percents as it relates to converting decimals into percents. In this decimal and percent lesson, students recognize equivalent forms of fractions,...

Sixth graders work with equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents. In this equivalency instructional activity, 6th graders participate in a number of activities aimed at increasing their understanding of equivalent expressions. They...

Seventh graders create a video of different formats to deliver a presentation of a math concept such as square roots, decimals, fractions, and more. In this math presentation lesson plan, 7th graders can plan a rap video, story,...

In this division worksheet, students solve algebraic problems containing fractions. This one-page worksheet contains 11 problems. Answers are provided. This worksheet may be completed on-line or produced in printed form.

In this negative exponents learning exercise, students write negative exponents as fractions and as decimals. This two-page learning exercise contains 21 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.

In this algebra worksheet, students solve problems that are rational and irrational. They rewrite fractions as decimals and show understanding of basic number properties. There are 25 questions.

Students explore the global grid system. In this globe instructional activity, students identify latitude and longitude lines and how these can tell the coordinates of any place. They use the Internet to find the exact coordinates for...

Using a simple technique, learners practice identifying integers on a number line. As numbers, both positive and negative, are pointed to, they name them. This could be part of anticipatory set before a lesson on integers.

For this fractions, decimals and percentages worksheet, students change percentages to fractions and simplify. An answer key is provided.

In this reading numbers worksheet, learners say a series of varying numbers. Students practice saying ordinal numbers, time of the day, dates of the year, fractions, and prices. Learners also write numbers for their address, birthday,...

Learners participate in hands-on activities using a hundreds chart and counting toes and fingers. They discover the patterns that are created when counting by ten. After a lecture/demo, students practice by using a worksheet embedded in...

Middle schoolers complete and solve five questions related to a box of Froot Loops cereal. First, they determine how many of each color of Froot Loops and which color has the greatest and least frequency. Then, pupils write the fraction...

In this Froot Loops to the max worksheet, students complete and solve 5 problems related to a box of Froot Loops cereal. First, they determine how many of each color is represented in the box of Froot Loops. Then, students determine...

The written form for 345 is three-hundred forty-five, where as the word form for 70% is seventy percent. Here, young mathematicians read 10 sentences and write the word form of each number in the sentences.

Second graders learn what math skills bank tellers need to do their jobs correctly.

For this fractions, decimals, and percents worksheet, students read about the process of converting fractions, decimals, and percents. Students then complete conversion charts independently.