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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 4
This New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 1
NZMaths, a New Zealand teacher resource, provides lesson plans for learners in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life
Read about what math has to do with cooking, chances of winning a game, even decorating your home. Teachers may want to peruse this site for ideas about real world applications in their lesson planning.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Stem Literacy
Learn about how to strengthen literacy, inquiry, and problem-solving skills, and how to connect kids with high-quality nonfiction and informational books. Provides videos, articles for parents and for teachers, webcasts for teachers, and...
Math Cats
Math Cats: Math Cats Balance
Use this interactive activity to learn about weights, balance and basic mathematics. With problem solving and math skills solve the questions about how many objects will balance out on the interactive scales.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Linear Equations
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains solving linear equations, from the basic form ax+b=c up through equations with variables on both sides and with parentheses. There are example problems solved, problems for the student...
PBS
Pbs: Mike and Padhu: Bikes and Trikes
Solve a word problem with Mike and Padhu. This video focuses on valid methods of problem solving, including guess-and-check and modeling with manipulatives.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Treating Others Fairly Bingo: Pre K and K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week (February 15th), we are working on treating others fairly.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Quadratic Equations
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the quadratic equations, including how to solve them by factoring, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Variation
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains direct and inverse variation. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have been...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Multiplying and Dividing Radicals
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains multiplying and dividing radical expressions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: Year 5 Word Problems B
Learners use problem-solving and arithmetic skills to answer ten word problems. Students can check their answers when they are finished.
Iowa State University
Math Jeopardy
It's time for Jeopardy. Detailed directions and suggested game questions are given for Math Jeopardy. Questions are attached in a PDF file that can be downloaded and printed.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Solving Linear Equations
Through this tutorial, you'll learn strategies and definitions that will help you solve linear equations. Example problems with step-by-step solutions and practice exercises with answers and explanations make this resource perfect for...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: The Slope of a Straight Line
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains many topics surrounding the slope of a line, including slope of horizontal, vertical, parallel, and perpendicular lines in addition to the formula and concept of slope. There are...
Other
Odyssey of the Mind Curriculum Activity: Made Up Math
An interesting way to make math more creative. This page gives ideas for three different exercises that encourage students to use math in a creative way.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Ace: Writing Mathematics [Pdf]
In this graphic organizer, steps for solving word problems are included. Questions for students to ask themselves for what to do to "answer" [A], "computer" [C], "check" [C], and "explain" [E] are included. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Long Division to Decimal Places
If you want to learn the traditional algorithm for long division when you divide to the decimal places, this website gives a very clear, simple step-by-step break down of the process. Students can solve six problems to practice the skill...
Can Teach
Can Teach: Pennies a Little Goes a Long Way Game
Use this fun learning game in your classroom to help students understand the value of money. Groups of students will be exchanging pennies for other types of coins.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Divide Fractions by Whole Numbers Using Models
Practice dividing fractions by whole numbers with numbers using models.