Young mathematicians analyze computation errors by three hypothetical learners. It begins with a scenario that presents an equation that includes addition, multiplication, division, and subtraction. According to the order of operations,...

You won't want to flush a great lesson down the drain! An intriguing resource asks learners to predict the number of sheets of toilet paper on a roll. Presented with the dimensions of the roll and one sheet of paper, scholars make...

Get out those protractors! From any angle, this worksheet will give your mathematicians some good practice. First, they find the measurement of eight angles. Next, they draw eight angles given the measurement. 

Solve a complex business puzzle by building a linear programming model. An engaging project-based learning problem has classes examining transportation costs and manufacturing limitations from several plants. Ultimately, they use their...

Collaboration is the key for this equation-solving lesson. Learners solve a multi-step linear equation that requires using the distributive property. Within collaborative groups, scholars discuss multiple methods and troubleshoot mistakes.

There is power in spreadsheet formulas and learners use this power to model quadratic data. Given a scatterplot of a parabola, pupils create formulas in a spreadsheet to populate the data. The formulas they use lead to an understanding...

Pre-algebra—all wrapped up in one place. The eBook contains everything needed to teach a typical Pre-Algebra course. Concepts in the course build upon previously learned concepts, allowing mathematicians to see the connections between...

Explore the measures of central tendency through a challenging task. Given values for the mean, median, mode, and range, collaborative groups create a set of data that would produce those values. They then critique other answers and...

Discover relationships between linear and nonlinear functions. Initially, a set of data seems linear, but upon further exploration, pupils realize the data can model an infinite number of functions. Scholars use multiple representations...

Students expand their thinking while investigating shape and design. In this early childhood lesson plan, students transform a geometric shape into another shape or design to develop math and creative-thinking skills.

First graders investigate numerals and size by ranking different numbers based upon value. In this number sense lesson, 1st graders practice using the terms smaller, larger, less and more in order to organize numbers on a number line....

Agriculture surrounds us every day; incorporate measuring tools into a study of Oklahoma's agricultural industry! Small groups read an informational text (included) before visiting stations where they investigate prices of various...

Students master the process of applying critical thinking to each and every problem/task that confronts them in their daily undertakings. Further, this activity can serve as a base reference and model for other problems that may arise.

Students practice their logical thinking skills. In this reasoning lesson, students complete tasks involving geometric shapes, place value, and odd/even numbers.

In this early childhood thinking skills activity, students identify the 1 object of 4 that does not have a relationship with the others by putting an "X" on it.

For this math drill practice worksheet, students use their division facts skills to solve 90 problems that require them to divide 2 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers.

In this math drill practice worksheet, students use their division facts skills to solve 100 problems that require them to divide 2 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers.

In this math drill practice worksheet, students use their addition facts skills to solve 100 problems that require them to add 1 digit numbers to 1 digit numbers.

Learners identify and define the rules of properties of real numbers. They rewrite each of the problems listed using the commutative or associative properties. Pupils apply problem solving strategies to clarify situations in a table...

Second and third graders solve word problems involving both time and money. First the class works together to solve basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and simple fraction problems (these examples are provided). After solving...

This multi-colored printable simply states that math is the door and the key for scientific study. It might be useful at the beginning of the science school year to display the quote by Roger Bacon and discuss how math can be both door...

Students gather appropriate information for simple statistical analysis. Then they will calculate probability working with a piece of literature that makes this lesson ideal for teaching across the whole curriculum.