Scaling needs to be picture perfect. Pupils use proportional reasoning to find the missing dimension of a photo. Class members determine the sizes of paper needed for two configurations of pictures in the short assessment task.

There are many different ways to show a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem.  Here is a nice hands-on paper cutting activity that shows a graphic representation. You can even challenge your young Pythagoreans to come up with their own...

Sixth graders determine how to find the volume of a box. In this volume lesson, 6th graders participate in a lesson in which the teacher uses the associated study guide to explain how to find the volume of a cubic figure. They use boxes...

In this geometry math review worksheet, students respond to 37 questions that serve as a review of geometry skills.

In this Pythagorean Theorem activity, students solve seventeen Math Regents Exam questions using the Pythagorean Theorem.  The solutions are provided.

In this math worksheet, students sketch the graphs labeling the point of intersection in the first quadrant. Then they find the area of Ω.

Students construct the formula for the area of a rectangle.

Students problem solve to calculate the number of times various listed objects could fit onto Tacoma Narrows Bridge. They create a scale drawing of the listed objects in comparison to the bridge.

Students employ art as a means of communication. The meaning of the communication comes out in the design of a unique room that is 3 dimensional. The use of the imagination is encouraged as well as visualization skills.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of the golden ratio. In this golden ratio instructional activity, students measure objects to determine if their measurements fit the golden ratio. Middle schoolers calculate the average...

In this area of triangles activity, students find the area of each triangle in the word problems. Students complete five problems.

Students enter personal information into a database. The information is used to reinforce the ideas of inheritance that is found in 1st Grade Science. Access to technology is essential for this lesson. Adding the use of a mirror for...

Middle schoolers investigate the concept of finding the area of a parallelogram. The lesson uses a story that is told as an illustration to help straighten the confusion associated with the concept. Students could construct...

Learnersinvestigate three-dimensional shapes. In this geometry lesson, pupils calculate the volume of cylinders using the given dimensions. They create a formula base don observation before using the real formula.

Students multiply by one-digit whole numbers.

Students define the laws of sine as it relates to a right triangle. In this trigonometry lesson plan, students identify the properties of sine to help then find mixing sides of a right triangle. They also solve for the missing angles.

Students explore proportional reasoning.  In this middle school mathematics lesson students investigate scale drawings as they create a proportional representation for the carvings on Mt. Rushmore.

Students perform mathematical operations to create proportional measurements, after listening to the David Schwartz book, If You Hopped Like a Frog.

Students perform three experiments to gain understanding of how pitch changes. In this sound instructional activity, students create a variety of sounds with different pitches. Students will record their data as the observe the...

In this composite figures worksheet, young scholars solve 11 short answer problems. Students find the area of figures composed of various polygons. Young scholars find the area of each figure given a sketch of the figure with various...

Students practice using a different type of measurement each day. They complete data sheets to record their information. They practice estimating the weight of an object as well.

Learners investigate normal distribution.  In this statistical analysis lesson students investigate the variety of circumstances in which the normal distribution can be used.  Learners apply the normal distribution to solve...

For this estimating volume worksheet, learners complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions, clicking on an answer link to view correct answers. Page is labeled as a "post test."

In this TAKS math quiz worksheet, students take an online quiz focused on finding area of shapes. Quiz can be graded online by clicking a link.