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SkittleGraphs
Second graders discover how to make a bar graph. Each student receives a bag of Skittles candy. They make a bar graph which documents the colors found in the bag. At the end of the lesson, the Skittles are eaten. Fun!
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Money Circulation: A Story of Trade and Commerce
Students are introduced to the meaning, symbolism, and value of the quarter. They determine the percentage of total monetary value held in quarters and graph the results. Students infer about the U.S. Mint's distrubution of coins. They...
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Skating Data
In this collecting data worksheet, 4th graders view a table on ice skaters at a public rink in order to answer 2 multiple choice questions, 1 short answer question and make a graph showing one piece of the data.
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Algebra-Based Linear Motion Problems
For this motion worksheet, learners determine the distance traveled, the acceleration, and velocity of different objects. This worksheet has 11 problems to solve.
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Bias in Statistics
Students work to develop surveys and collect data. They display the data using circle graphs, histograms, box and whisker plots, and scatter plots. Students use multimedia tools to develop a visual presentation to display their data.
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Constructing and Solving Linear Equations
Students solve linear equations In this algebra lesson, students create linear equations using integer coefficients greater than one. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.
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Graphing Linear Equations and Slopes
Young scholars explore linear equations, parallel lines, perpendicular lines and slopes. Using computers with graphic calculators and word processing, students examine the relationship between the slopes of perpendicular lines and...
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Computer Graphing
Young scholars research the Internet or create surveys to find graphable data. They collect, organize, analyze and interpret the data. Finally, they choose the appropriate type of graph to display the data and find the measures of...
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Pounds of Paper
In this collecting of data worksheet, 2nd graders study and analyze a pounds of paper table in order to solve and answer 6 mathematical questions.
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Integrated Algebra Practice: Box and Whisker Plots
In this box and whisker plot worksheet, students solve 5 short answer problems. Students use box and whisker plots to describe data and determine what percentile a piece of data belongs.
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Which Car Should I Buy?
Students use gas mileage of different cars to create T charts, algebraic equations, and graphs to show which gets better mileage. In this gas mileage lesson plan, students use the graph to see which car they should buy.
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Comparing Costs
Learners compare the costs of two cellular phone plans and determine the best rate. They use a table and a graph of points plotted on a Cartesian plane to display their findings. Students write an equation containing variables that could...
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A “Scientific” Approach to Buying a Car
Students examine what it takes to purchase a car and the resources out there to help find what you are looking for. In this scientific method lesson students complete different problem solving situations.
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Integrated Algebra/Math A Regents Questions: Systems of Quadratic/Linear Equations
In this system of equations instructional activity, high schoolers solve 5 graphing and short answer problems. Students graph quadratic and linear systems of equations to find the solutions to the system.
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Cartoon Fractions
Learners explore mathematics by viewing cartoons. For this math functions lesson, students read several "Peanut" cartoons on their worksheets as they solve fraction problems and compare them to the comic strip. Learners utilize addition,...
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Is the Hudson River Too Salty to Drink?
Students explore reasons for varied salinity in bodies of water. In this geographical inquiry lesson, students use a variety of visual and written information including maps, data tables, and graphs, to form a hypothesis as to why the...