Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Rational vs. Irrational Numbers

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Build an understanding of rational numbers and their counterpart irrational numbers. Lead learners through an explanation of rational numbers and the ways they can be expressed. Then introduce them to irrational numbers and make...
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Teach Engineering

About Accuracy and Approximation

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
How accurate are robots? Groups draw lines by moving robots backwards and forwards by one rotation of the wheels. Using the appropriate formula, they determine the percent error in the length of the lines in relation to the calculated...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing and Ordering Decimals Reteaching Worksheet

For Students 4th
In this comparing and ordering decimals reteaching worksheet, 4th graders review the concepts with the information in the box at the top of the page. They write >,<, or = in the first 8 examples. They order 2 sets of three decimals...
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Curated OER

Add Decimal Hundredths (C)

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this addition of decimals to hundredths place value worksheet, students rewrite the horizontal numbers and add with regrouping. Students solve 32 problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Add and Subtract Decimal Ten Thousandths (J)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this addition and subtraction worksheet, students find the sums of whole numbers with decimals in the ten thousandths place value. Students solve 32 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rule of Quarters

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students memorize four key decimal values for quick and accurate conversion. They convert decimal foot measurements to inches and fractions using math tables, computation or memorization. They memorize decimal foot conversions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiply Decimals

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this multiplication of decimals worksheet, students complete 12 problems, multiplying numbers with 1 decimal place. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiply Decimal Numbers

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this multiplication worksheet, students complete a set of 14 problems, multiplying numbers with one decimal place. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractions and Decimal Equivalents: Fifth Grade

For Teachers 5th
Sometimes a skeleton is all you get. This lesson plan outline provides teachers with a basic lesson plan flow. Pupils will pre-test, order place value names, use manipulatives, and build and compare numbers. How this is to be done is not...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Get it Straight Mr. Decimal!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work with decimals. For this decimal lesson, students participate in a hands-on group activity that enable them to review to how to appropriately add and subtract decimals.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Number: Decimals

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the concept of decimals. In this decimals lesson, students examine number patterns as they complete a worksheet that requires them perform multiplication with decimal numbers.
Interactive
Curated OER

Law of Cosines

For Students 9th - 12th
In this cosine worksheet, students will find the length of the third side of a triangle given the length of the other two side. Students will use the Law of Cosines to find the length of the missing side. Answers will be rounded to 3...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

And the Number Is (Second Grade)

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create Mystery Numbers. They give the class clues about the name, value, and multiples of the digits which make up the number.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Hands-On: Relate Fractions, Mixed Numbers and Decimals: Reteach

For Students 4th - 5th
In the fraction/decimal worksheet, students read about how to write decimals as fractions, fractions as decimals and about mixed numbers, then solve 12 problems. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
Organizer
Curated OER

Estimating Products with Decimal Movement

For Students 5th
In this estimating products with decimal movement activity, 5th graders multiply to complete the table, then answer three questions about the patterns in the movement of the decimal point.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ratios, Rates, Percent and Nutrition

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Examine food labels to determine percentage of fat and sugar to total calories with middle schoolers. Daily nutritional guidelines are discussed and learners will decide how well their foods fit into a healthy diet. In the provided...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Calculating the square root of 2

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Does a calculator give you the exact value of the square root of 2? Here, learners must decide if 1.414236 is equal to the square root of 2. They must also explain why the square root of 2 could never be equal to a terminating decimal....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pizza Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Everyone loves pizza! Learners define fractions and use manipulatives to calculate fractions. Kids cut circles to represent various fractional parts of a pizza. Some accommodations are included. 
Unit Plan
NASA

Food For Thought

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Science can be quite tasty. A delectable unit from NASA shows learners why it's important to consider food, nutrition, and health in space. Four lessons explore the idea in great depth, including testing cookie recipes. Along the way,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders engage in a lesson that explores the conversion process of fractions, decimals, and percents in relationship to their values to each other. Students demonstrate how to convert numbers interchangeably between fractions,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Decimals

For Teachers 5th - 6th
For this math worksheet, students are introduced to decimals by first studying pattern blocks showing a number with tens, ones and tenths. Students locate decimals on number lines and rulers and shade decimal pictures. Students compare...
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Curated OER

Represent Whole Numbers and Decimals

For Students 4th - 7th
In this representing whole numbers and decimals practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ordering Fractions and Decimals with use of Origami

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders play a game using origami cubes with fractions and decimals written on them.  In this ordering lesson, 5th graders order the fractions and decimals while earning points for their team. 
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Curated OER

Add Decimal Thousandths (A)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, learners answer 32 addition problems with 3 decimal places. All the problems are written in horizontal format.