Students use candy to explore fractions and percentages.

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.

Fifth graders discuss the relationship between equivalent fractions, ratios, and proportions. In this fraction lesson, 5th graders answer questions about a punch mixture in order to find the ratio of ingredients.

Students explore inequalities. For this Algebra I lesson, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.  Students use inequalities to solve and graph real-world problems.

Using problem stories that are meant for St. Patrick's day, your class will determine what fraction of shamrocks had four leaves and what fraction of pistachio pudding remains after people have been served.

For this music worksheet, learners work with thirds as intervals in sheet music. They write thirds up and down before labeling the notes with their correct alphabet letter. They complete two examples.

In this rational inequalities instructional activity, 9th graders solve 10 different equations that contain rational inequalities in each. First, they find the zeros from the numerator and the undefined points from the denominator. Then,...

In this percentages worksheet, students write eighteen fractions as percentages. Students problem solve each fraction as a percentage.

A simple question, with a not-so-simple answer. Working with whole and mixed number measurements in inches, feet, and yards presents a problem with many possible solutions. A great activity that challenges the minds of young...

In this rational numbers worksheet, students solve and complete 8 different problems that include applying the comparison property and density property for rational numbers. First, they replace each blank with the correct symbol to make...

What is the financial benefit for attending a community college for the first two years before transferring to a four-year college? The second part of the educational lesson asks young scholars to explore this question through data...

Students play "Fraction Line Up," a game to compare fractions with unlike denominators with the use of a deck of cards. After the game, each player explains one of the strategies that was helpful to him/her during the game. In...

Students describe parts of a fraction and make equivalent fractions. They review parts of a fraction using a pizza, make equivalent fractions, and play the review game Fraction Fairway.

In this fractions and decimals worksheet, learners convert 6 fractions into decimals. Students work out their answers in the spaces provided.

For this fractions are pieces of the pie worksheet, 4th graders draw straight lines to cut four circles into either 2, 4, 3, or 8 pieces, color one piece and name that fraction.

Second graders, while in the computer lab discuss Fraction Action by Loreen Leedy, practice solving problems involving fractions. They explore non-unit fractions by describing parts of a set utilizing their attributes to categorize the...

Students find the slopes for perpendicular and parallel lines. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. They use Cabri software to create lines to compare.

Students view groups of pickles and discuss putting the groups together. Next, they discuss a group of pickles and cucumbers, can these be put together? Students listen as the teacher explains equivalent fractions and ways to change...

Let's paint the town equal parts yellow and violet, or simply brown. Pupils calculate the amount of blue and red paint needed to make six quarts of brown paint. Individuals then explain how they determined the percentage of the brown...

Find the best protein-packed cereal. The short assessment task covers equivalent and comparing ratios within a context. Pupils determine the cereal with the highest ratio of protein. A rubric helps teachers with point allotments for...

Develop a definition of irrational numbers through an exploration of square roots. The 11th lesson in this series of 25 asks scholars to estimate the value of a square root. Learners observe as the estimation extends further and further...

Reinforce math vocabulary with a set of flashcards. Each card showcases a boldly typed word or a picture representation with labels. The topics are geometry related and include terms such as cones, faces, pyramids, sides, and...

In these various fraction activities worksheet, students participate in whole class, small group, and individual projects to understand fractions, make fractions, and use a fraction chart to find equivalent fractions. Students answer 26...

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...