Scholastic
Study Jams! Elapsed Time
Identify the larger number, place the smaller number on the bottom, and then subtract in order to determine elapsed time. Animated slides of each step are also narrated by a friendly voice to teach elementary math minds how to solve such...
101 Questions
Abundant Aluminium
That would make a lot of cans! Learners analyze a photo of a truckload of aluminum to determine its value. The provided information includes the weight of a smaller block and the dimensions of the larger block. It's up to your pupils to...
Illustrative Mathematics
Using Benchmarks to Compare Fractions
Introduce a new strategy for comparing fractions by analyzing Melissa's use of benchmarks. Walk the class through her process, calling on students to explain their understanding of each step she took. Then practice this method on two...
Education World
Predicting Pumpkins
If you want more pumpkin seeds, you should get a bigger pumpkin—right? Young harvesters use estimation skills to make a hypothesis about how many seeds they will find in a pumpkin before examining the real number inside.
Illustrative Mathematics
Explaining Fraction Equivalence with Picture
Visual models are a great tool for demonstrating the concept of equivalent fractions. Given two pictures, young mathematicians first identify each fraction and then write an explanation for why they are equivalent. Use as a guided...
Concord Consortium
Three Rubber Bands
Stretch your mind about triangles. Given a triangle, scholars consider a smaller triangle formed when they stretch three rubber bands from each vertex to the opposite side. They determine the ratios of the areas and perimeters of the...
Balanced Assessment
Larger, Smaller, In-Between I
Determine the level of understanding of decimal and fraction values within your classes with a resource that provides pupils with opportunities to practice with decimal and fraction concepts.
Curated OER
Mystery Jars
This is a twist on the old "guess how many jellybeans" game. Using estimation and math skills, learners participate in a fun "mystery jars" activity, trying to make educated guesses at how many objects are in two jars. The basic activity...
Cornell University
Thinking with the Eyes
Objects are larger (or smaller) than they appear! Scholars use a laboratory investigation to explore the difference between resolution and magnification. The activity allows them to calculate the size of the field of view of their light...
Curated OER
Converting Between Units
Upper graders practice using measurements by solving conversion problems. There are given different time or measurement increments and must convert them to a larger or smaller increment. They also utilize a calculator and conversion...
Curated OER
Larger and Smaller Numbers 3
In this mathematics activity, students color the box in each set with the smaller number first. Then they color the box in each set with the larger number at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
Larger and Smaller Numbers 2
In this mathematics activity, students color the box in each set with the smaller number on top of the sheet. Then they color the box in each set with the larger number on the bottom of the sheet.
Curated OER
Larger and Smaller Numbers
In this larger/smaller number worksheet, students look at sets of 4 numbers, coloring the box that contains the largest number of the 4.
Curated OER
Which Decimal Is Larger?
In this on-line math worksheet, learners complete 10 multiple choice questions where they choose the larger or smaller of two decimals. Students can check their answers at the end of the worksheet.
American Chemical Society
Finding Volume: The Water Displacement Method
We have formulas for finding the volume of geometric shapes, but what if the shape is irregular? Lesson describes how to find volume through water displacement. After a demonstration, scholars practice in small groups. Then analysis...
Curated OER
Discovering Differences Between Internet Search Engines
Students explore the differences in search engines available on the Internet. Most users are unaware of the differences between search engines. Some sample larger or smaller portions of the World Wide Web than others.
Curated OER
Convert A Metric Unit To A Smaller One (2)
In this metric conversion worksheet, students solve 12 problems in which larger metric units of length, weight, or distance are converted to smaller units. There are no hints or examples.
Curated OER
Subtraction
Students explore subtraction. In this mathematics activity, students practice how to subtract numbers from 20, 100 and other whole numbers. Students realize that there are number bonds which can help with subtraction like 3 and 17 bonds...
Curated OER
Color Me Large or Small Worksheet
Before handing out this number-value instructional activity make sure you explain all directions clearly, as they may throw some students for a loop! Using starting numbers in a table, they first shade in all boxes with numbers smaller...
Common Core Sheets
Comparing Numerical Fractions (Same Numerator or Denominator)
Compare two fractions with like denominators or like numerators in an excellent skills practice learning exercise. With 10 sets of worksheets, the packet uses numbers and visual models to help young mathematicians determine greater than,...
Curated OER
Distances Between Houses
This resource sneaks in the math so your learners will be adding and subtracting positive and negatives on a number line while thinking they are mapping out houses. The activity starts by putting houses the appropriate distance away from...
Curated OER
Rounding and Subtracting
Common Core is all about getting your learners to open their minds and think about the why and how. This problem has them thinking about unknown numbers and their relationship with one another when we round and subtract. They will have...
Curated OER
Number and Consecutive Integer Problems
In this word problem worksheet, student solve 32 number and consecutive integer problems. Students use variables and algebraic reasoning to solve each problem.
Curated OER
Reading: Two Beautiful Homes
In this reading for information worksheet, students read a letter from a real estate agent that describes two homes for sale. Students answer 8 true and false questions.