In this metric system conversion learning exercise, students are given directions for converting from one metric unit to another by moving the decimal to the left or right the proper number of places. Students convert 36 measurements by...

Sixth graders plan a trip for a family of four choosing their travel plan by studying maps to decide upon a route and visiting Websites to get airline and travel schedules. They use ratios and proportions as well as converting fractions...

In this solving word problems worksheet, students read a word problem with an example of drawing a bar model to solve and use them to solve word problems. Students solve three multi-step problems.

Learners multiply whole numbers by fractions. They see one way that decimals apply to the real world, and possibly consider more.

Fifth graders determine how to convert fractions, decimals, and percents. In this conversion lesson, 5th graders use an on-line applet to practice making these conversions. They review how to make the conversions in a whole class lesson...

Students solve problems using the metric system. In this algebra lesson, students convert between the metric system and the Imperial system. They use these two systems to solve real life problems.

Students describe what scientists mean by an "expanding universe" in their own words. They explain how scientists comprehend the universie is expanding. Students comprehend the vast scale of the universe. They comprehend how theory...

In this estimating products with decimal movement worksheet, 5th graders multiply to complete the table, then answer three questions about the patterns in the movement of the decimal point.

Sixth graders plan trip for family of four, and choose best travel plan by studying maps, considering different routes, and visiting Web sites to get airline and travel schedules.

Students explore number values by completing consumer math worksheets. For this math functions lesson, students identify the use of a decimal in numbers and the place values that are represented when dealing with money. Students complete...

Sixth graders translate sports vocabulary words from English to Spanish and complete money problems containing decimals. In this money and sports lesson plan, 6th graders use words to communicate to each other.

Learners solve algebraic proportions. In this algebra lesson, students convert between fractions, percents and decimals. They solve problems using the distributive property.

In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the problems for long division. The answers can be shown in the printable version.

In this mental math worksheet, students complete the multiplication and subtraction problems where they use the strategy "subtract all digits from 9 except the last one from 10". Students complete 26 problems.

Students gather data from a web site on number of music albums sold by genre for the last two years. They convert these figures to fractions, decimals, and percents, and display the results in bar graphs and pie charts.

Students explore number sense applications and discuss strategies for multiplication and division using mental math. For cross-curricular purposes, they explore causes and effects of inequality and social injustice. Students explore...

In this mental methods learning exercise, students determine the correct answer when multiplying fractions, percents and decimals. They use mental math to solve problems.

In this simplifying fractions worksheet, students review how to simplify before multiplying fractions. Students respond to 4 multi-part questions that require them to simplify fractions prior to multiplying them.

Students examine the concept of sequences. Students create a sequence using varied starting numbers, multipliers, and add on values. Students practice determining the starting values to use in order to produce a desired sequence.

Students explore approximate and exact solutions. In this interdisciplinary lesson plan, 6th graders will be placed in 'family groups' to create a budget that is subject to random events as chosen from the 'things happen' box. This...

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...

Fifth graders explore fact families. They solve simple math problems. Students determine which mathematical property is used to solve the given problem. They are given five minutes to complete as many mathematical facts as possible.

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...

Fifth graders convert kilometers to miles and calculate the range that historical aircraft can travel. They choose destinations by distance that can be traveled without refueling.