Students practice with a variety of simple equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Explanation is followed by each block of equations given to solve. They are set loose to complete additional equations for...

Students discuss elements of word problems: key words, data, computation clues, and unnecessary information and use the four steps of problem solving to find a solution and check for reasonableness.

In this negative numbers activity, students solve and complete 5 different types of problems. First, they calculate each set of standard integers and find the next two number in the sequence. Then, students calculate using the express...

Students investigate the value of coins. For this coin value lesson, students read The Penny Pot by Stuart Murphy. Students expand on skills learned in the book and engage in activities to determine the value of a mixed set of coins...

In this 3-day place-value activity, upper-elementary kids investigate the base 5 and base 2 systems as an introduction to exponents and powers. They create a pocket chart to help ground their understanding of bases, exponents, and...

Fourth graders use properties of operations and problem-solving strategies to do mental calculations, and look for patterns in the solutions. They create an array, using each of the digits 1-9 exactly once to form addition problems...

Student are assigned one of the sections on whole numbers. After reviewing the content, they teach their assigned sections to other class mates. They publish their findings on a PowerPoint slide show to use when they teach their section.

Third graders review and practice strategies for solving division problems. In this division by 3's lesson, 3rd graders play games, use an interactive whiteboard, create flashcards, and solve word problems. 

Young scholars identify and interpret the function, usefulness or utitlity, form, beauty or aesthetics, and meaning, context or story, of objects and how they learn new skills and make things that they learn traditionally, by observation...

Second graders explore number values by completing estimation problems in class. In this place value instructional activity, 2nd graders identify the use of decimals in numbers and how they relate to fractions or parts of a whole....

In this algebra instructional activity, students rewrite problems to the nearest decimal place given using the correct place value. There are 40 questions that are matching.

Second graders study subtraction facts. In this mathematics lesson, 2nd graders discuss how to solve two digit subtraction problems. Students recognize that there are many different methods or strategies one can use such as using...

Upper graders access the Microsoft Word program and create patterns by utilizing certain keys on the keyboard. They create picket fences, smiley faces, and hearts. It seems that this lesson has as much to do with keyboarding skills as it...

Students compare different aspects of investing money from traditional savings accounts to money market accounts. They research investment accounts at local banks and compare them.

Fourth graders measure the height and arm span of various classmates. They use a spreadsheet to design a graph that shows the class measurements from tallest to shortest in metric and standard systems.

Second graders subtract numbers 0 through 10 from 2 digit numbers using different subtraction methods. In this subtraction lesson plan, 2nd graders practice crossing out numbers in a number line, using a 10, and using their fingers to...

First graders examine the use of number lines in problem solving situations in this series of lessons. They participate in activities in which they move forward and backward on number line on the playground before doing paper and pencil...

Students are introduced to fractions, including operations with fractionsm converting fractions to decimals and percents. They are provided with activities that provide ample practice opportunities to reinforce the information from the...

Students multiply decimals and/or mixed numbers. They explore the effects of multiplying decimals and mixed numbers. They practice estimating answers when a number is multiplied by a decimal or mixed number.

Students investigate various types of problems using whole numbers and decimals. They use a discussion format while working example problems to help create a baseline for further independent practice. The lesson plan also includes praise...

Pupils count back with cubes to model subtraction problems. In this subtraction lesson plan, students compare sets of problems and record their results in a table.

Students practice solving equations adding decimals and integers. Using a worksheet, they identify which pair of numbers goes correctly with the problem. They review their answers and are graded based a rubric given to them.

Young scholars create an illustration of how to solve math problems. They use appropriate resources for solving the problems. Students have to demonstrate how drawing diagrams and using pictures can help them by using KidPix. On Slide...

Students describe the mark/recapture method used to estimate fish populations. They explain the importance of being able to predict population numbers.