Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Winning Edge: Probability in Basketball: Lesson 2

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students calculate the probability of a desired outcome based upon a statistically significant number of discrete events (i.e. endgame free-throw attempts). They participate in an online simulation of basketball free throws.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Introduction to Graphs: Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Circle Graphs

For Students 6th - 8th
For this graphing data worksheet, students answer 5 short answer questions about graphs.  Students determine which type of graph best represents various data sets.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Division Principle

For Students 8th - 9th
In this division principle worksheet, students solve 20 different problems that include applying the division principle to determine the value of each variable. They solve each equation for the variable by getting the variable alone on...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Return On Investment

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students engage in a lesson introducing them to the concept of return on investment, or ROI. Return on investment is a basic principle that should be understood before investing money.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, after inventorying, add up the numerators of their fractions to see if it is the same number as the denominator. If it is, then they are ready to build whatever they wish, but using only what is in their individual inventory.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Clothing Store Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice answering money word problems on shopping at the clothing store.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Indirect Euclidean Proofs

For Students 7th - 8th
In this indirect Euclidean proof worksheet, students write statements supporting the reasons for a given proof. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Paws in Jobland: Lesson Plan 35 - Catch of the Day

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study information for fish farm workers given in the form of a chart, in order to practice interpreting data while learning about the career of a fisherman. In this data interpretation instructional activity, students read the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Inflation Introduction Worksheet

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Learners investigate the concepts of inflation.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Constructing a Frequency Distributio

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students construct a Frequency Distribution.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Complement of an Event

For Students 9th
In this probability worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that complement a particular event. First, they determine the probability of landing on a sector that is not black after spinning the spinner. Then, students...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Two-Step Linear Equations

For Students 7th
In this two-step linear equations worksheet, 7th graders solve 15 various problems that include linear equations with more than one-step. First, they need to get the variable, x, alone by subtracting/adding the whole number on the same...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Basic Word Problems

For Students 6th
In this basic word problems worksheet, 6th graders solve 5 different types of word problems based on information described in each problem. First, they determine the number of books needed to read. Then, students determine the total...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compliment of an Event

For Students 7th - 8th
In this compliment of an event worksheet, students solve probability problems. Given certain situations, they find the probability of what is "not." This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Regressive Taxes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain that regressive taxes can have different effects on different income groups. They see how a regressive tax takes a larger share of income from low-income groups than from high-income groups.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Number of Cell phones in Use Per Household

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this cell phones worksheet, students study a bar graph of the number of cell phones usage in households. Students answer 5 questions about the graph.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Divisibility Checks: Paired Activity

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this division game worksheet, students will work in small groups to play a game about dividing numbers. A teacher's guide with game instructions is included.
Worksheet
Curated OER

From 3 To 30, By Threes

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this from three to thirty by threes worksheet, students practice completing a multiplication table utilizing only multiples of three.
Worksheet
Curated OER

From 5 To 50, By Fives

For Students 4th - 6th
In this from five to fifty by fives activity, students practice completing a multiplication table with only multiples of five for its inputs.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Statistical Study on the Letters of the Alphabet

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students see that there are mathematical rules that can affect our use of the English language. Calculate the probability of picking any letter at random from a piece of English literature.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cave Mentality

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify and define vocabulary associated with caves and rock formations. They construct a cave out of paper and fill it with a geode they crerate. Students write and present orally reports about caves and their importance to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reno's Dilemma

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze information to determine good and bad debt. They calculate percentages when given interest and return on investment information. They also analyze positive and negative debt/return information to determine the preferred...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graph Both Crusts

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders calculate the angles and construct a pie graph of the percentages of the elements in the continental and oceanic crusts. Then they analyze the results. They can be assigned the task of researching the percentages.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aruba Cloud Cover Measured by Satellite

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze cloud cover over Aruba. They compose and submit written conclusions which include data, analysis, errors in data collection, and references.