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RIP M&M's
Learners solve theoretical probability problems. In this algebra lesson, students apply the concept of probabilities to solving real life scenarios. They collect data and graph it using experimental probability.
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Pumpkins . . . Not Just Part of Halloween
Students study the pumpkin. In this pumpkin lesson, students participate in different activities that explain the history of pumpkins and how pumpkins develop and grow, read "The Great Pumpkin Story" and answer comprehensive questions...
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Krypto
In this mathematical expressions instructional activity, students solve 6 different problems that include deciphering various sets of numbers. First, they use any known mathematical operation or symbol in each to create the number 15....
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Why Study Fractals?
Young scholars explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals lesson, students use the website to research where fractals occur in nature. Young scholars research what fractals are and how fractals are used to solve real world...
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Addition Word Problems - Food
In these math word problems worksheets, students complete five different math word problems using simple addition to solve the equations about food.
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Animal Shelter
In this problem solving instructional activity, students read a story problem about an animal shelter. Students then answer four problems about the animal shelter animals.
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Tadpoles and Frogs
In this problem solving activity, students read a word problem about tadpoles and frogs and then complete three questions about the frogs life cycle changes.
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Systems of Equations
Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students use elimination and substitution to solve for the point of intersection. They use graphing to see where the two lines intersect.
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Family Letter - Foreign Currency and Exchange Rates: Proportions and Ratios
In this proportions and ratios worksheet, middle schoolers solve 6 short answer problems. Students find the foreign currency exchange rates for six countries. Middle schoolers express the exchange rate as a proportion or ratio.
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Algebra/Geometry Institute: Area, Circumference, Perimeter
Students solve area problems. In this area, circumference, and perimeter instructional activity, students solve area and perimeter problems using standard and metric units of measure. They identify the best customary unit of measure...
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One-Step Linear Equations
Sixth graders explore linear equations. In this linear equations lesson plan, 6th graders explore visual examples of 1-step linear equations. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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Baseball Proportion
Learners work on different mathematical skills that align with state standards. The skill of problem solving is done with reasoning and communication is made to students through solid brain connections to the math concepts.
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Leaf Patterns
First graders explore the existence of patterns in everyday items. In this science and math integrated instructional activity, 1st graders match leaves with a name word card and organize them into four patterns. This instructional...
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Adding Note Values
Students use the values of musical notes to complete math problems. They study the names and values of musical notes, define the word beat as it relates to music. They complete math problems using music note values.
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Family Letter and Activity: Cars, Trucks and Percents
In this math worksheet, students will take home a letter to their parents explaining that they are studying Chapter 10: Ratio, Proportion and Percent. Then students will complete a homework activity in which they ask family and friends...
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Applying Fractions - Family Activity
In this fractions worksheet, middle schoolers solve 10 short answer problems. Students find items around their home and weigh them. Middle schoolers convert units from one unit to another in the customary system.
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Finding the Vertex of a Quadratic Function
Students solve quadratic equations and identify the vertex. In this algebra instructional activity, students factor quadratic equations and identify the different properties of a parabola. They graph the functions using the vertex and...
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Food for Thought
In this food facts activity, 4th graders read and interpret a short history on tin cans, Wonder Bread, ToastMaster, Nicolas Appert and Charles Strite. Students answer five word problems.
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Learning To Use Matlab Interactively
In this math worksheet, students explore the uses for the computer program of Matlab. They use the basic functions of the program to execute algorithms.
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Linear and Quadratic Approximations
Students explore a linear, a parabolic, and a log function. In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson students investigate the graph a line, a parabola, and a log function. Students examine the three graphs as they compare and contrast...
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The African Baobab Thinker
In this math word problem worksheet, students complete a math word problem about the African Baobab tree. Students complete one addition word problem.
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Design an Apartment
Learners are given the task of designing an apartment. In groups, they practice estimating the area and perimeter of different shapes. After designing their space, they apply the same formulas to solving real-world story problems.
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Using the Pythagorean Theorem
Middle schoolers apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve real-world problems. They draw diagrams based on written descriptions to calculate the examples.
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Are You Absolutely Sure of the Value?
Seventh graders develop an examineing of absolute value through real world situations. They develop an examineing of when absolute value can be used in a given situation.