What can symmetry tell us about triangles? After looking at four examples, learners will come to realize that lines of symmetry are different for equilateral, isosceles, and scalene triangles. Use this guided practice activity as an...

Your sixth and seventh graders deepen their understanding of a number line and adding integers in this concrete, hands-on activity. Learners play "Warehouse Puzzle" and then discuss their game strategies and the characteristics...

There is more than one way to solve a multiplication problem, and many learners find that the lattice multiplication method can be a helpful one. Fourth graders take an initial formative assessment before working in groups of two or...

Teach children how to make a multiplication table, and they'll be multiplying for life. Following this series of steps, young mathematicians learn to use patterns and the relationships between numbers to create...

The key to understanding is making connections. Scholars explore angle dilations using properties of parallel lines. At completion, pupils prove that angles of a dilation preserve their original measure. 

Turn your classroom into a pig sty with a instructional activity based on the Appalachian folktale The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday. Similar to the story of The Three Little Pigs, the folktale tells a story of four pigs who leave...

How does the number of sides of a polygon affect the angle measures? Learners recognize a pattern in finding the total measure of interior and exterior angles and the number of diagonals. They use the patterns to calculate...

A middle school test contains two 40-minute sections covering material through algebra. All questions involve applied problem solving or mathematical analysis.

Calling all subscribers! Model revenue based on individual cell phone subscribers. The project-based learning activity presents a challenge to scholars from a cell phone company. Individuals model data provided to them from the company...

Students examine a math worksheet and determine how to divide a single triangle into four of equal area. Using geometric principles, they sketch two additional ways to divide into into four equal triangles. To conclude, students...

Students use classified ads to select a career. In this math lesson, students convert the listed salary to an hourly, yearly, weekly and monthly rate. Students explain the process they used to find the various rates.

Young scholars demonstrate and describe the effect of multiplying or dividing by a fraction less than or greater than one. They create and explain a variety of equivalent ratios that represent a given situation. Students draw a picture...

In this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders find the quotient for each problem. They estimate first and identifying which number they will use. Then, students divide the problem and multiply to check.

In this remainders worksheet, 4th graders practice solving 2 word problems involving division math problems with remainders. Students answer 2 multiple choice questions.

Students use five word problem solving skills to solve a variety of math word problems. They observe the teacher modelling the five steps, and in small groups complete two worksheet word problems. Students read the problem, find the...

For this math facts worksheet, students read about using the circle drill speed chart to practice addition facts, division facts, multiplication facts, and subtraction facts. Student use the blank charts to practice the skill.

Fifth graders solve division problems using partial quotients. In this long division lesson, 5th graders practice seeing division as a process of repeated subtraction and estimation. This lesson provides a script for the teacher.

Learners study Pascal's triangle. They construct their own version of Pascal's triangle, and relate some of the uses for it. While working through this process, students practice their integer multiplication and division skills.

For this mathematics worksheet, 5th graders identify which is the larger unit, inches or feet. Then they use the chart to help them in solving the problems listed. Students also identify whether they multiply or divide for each answer.

Learners list ingredients, utenstils, and steps in basic chocolate chip recipe. They evaluate the correctness of each list using copy of recipe, measure all liquid and dry ingredients, read recipe and follow steps to make cookies.

Using division can be challenging for some young learners. However, these problems that are simple division without remainders, are designed to help your learners both conceptualize and visualize the problem before solving.

Students use clock arithmetic to find remainders. In this patterns in math instructional activity, students explore the relationship between clock arithmetic and remainders using a computer applet. Students also identify patterns in...

Learners practice the basic principles of probability by conducting an experiment, determining if a game is fair, collecting data, interpreting data, displaying data, conducting analysis, and stating and applying the rule for probability.

Students build on what they know to make new discoveries. In this early childhood lesson plan, students engage in a block-building activity to develop language, math, and fine-motor skills.