Learning to break apart numbers into smaller pairs is a critical step young mathematicians take as they develop their number sense. To practice this skill, children are provided with sets of three numbers and are asked to pick the two...

Entertaining as well as educational, this math activity about decomposing numbers is bound to capture the engagement of young learners. Given a cup and five two-color counters, young mathematicians simply shake and spill the cup,...

Learners explore the concept of solving systems of equations with two equations and two unknowns. For this solving systems of equations lesson, they work through problems of solving systems by substitution, elimination, and graphing....

Seventh graders simplify algebraic expressions using addition and subtraction to combine like items and solve for the variable. They work with inverse operations to solve equations with guided practice. Everyone completes various...

Now you see them, now you don't! This fun peek-a-boo activity engages young mathematicians in developing their ability to compose and decompose numbers. After being presented with a series of counters, children close their eyes while the...

Students explore math problem solving strategies while reading a nursery rhyme. In this addition activity, students learn math skills such as solving simple equations, graphing data and extending patterns while reading The Three Little...

Ninth graders explore the concept of a simple equation. They use addition and subtraction in one step in order to find balance to both sides of the equation. Students are encouraged to succeed using positive praise at the beginning of...

Students create addition sentences. They review number lines and how to jump between numbers to solve equations. They play the "Magic Number" game by using a spreadsheet and guessing numbers. They discuss how they found the magic numbers.

In this relating multiplication and addition worksheet, pupils, with a partner, problem solve and calculate the answers to ten subtraction and addition equations.

Learning how numbers are put together as parts and wholes is a big step in building the foundational number sense of young mathematicians. Here, children are given a number less than 10 and are asked to find as many pairs of numbers as...

In this subtraction and addition worksheet, students fill in missing numbers in problems necessary to arrive at given answers. All problems use 1-digit numbers only.

Do your classes truly understand the distributive property? Use a demonstrative lesson to represent the distributive property in various ways. Learners solidify understanding by creating a geometric pattern for distributive...

Advanced chemistry classes compare the polymerization of styrene using two different initators: benzoyl peroxide and aluminum chloride. Once they synthesize polystyrene, they compare the two producet for melting point and density. There...

Complete identity and equality property problems in hands-on activities. Smart cookies identify the identity and equality properties. They complete a review of order of operations, watch an online video, and make a foldable with the...

An engaging, and not to mention attractive, lesson plan has prealgebra and beginning algebra scholars examining linear relationships. They consider the rising water level as a swimming pool is being filled. They do so by charting and...

In this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders find the product of a given equation. Then they use an array and find the sum of the partial products. Students also use zeros as place holders when necessary.

This activity presents a game played by two learners whose solution is an exercise in creating and analyzing with algebraic inequalities. 

Fourth graders develop strategies for identifying geometric and number patterns. In this mathematical patterns lesson, 4th graders use pattern blocks to make repeating patterns with numbers and shapes. Students then explore number...

Ninth graders graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables and then, they write equations of lines and find and use the slope and y-intercept of lines. They use linear equations to model real data and define to define the...

Students study word problems and learn to identify key words to solve the problems. In this word problems lesson, students role play as detectives to find key words in addition and subtraction word problems. Students then create a poster...

Young scholars improve their multiplication skills by completing the multiplication equations for facts 2, 5, and 10. In this multiplication facts lesson, students use different colored markers to mark on a number line and skip count by...

Learners investigate growing patterns. In this additive patterns lesson, students analyze the core of growing patterns. Learners extend additive patterns based on the core.

How to use the relationship between multiplication and division to solve math word problems is the focus of the lesson presented here. In it, fourth graders work in groups to solve problems posed by the teacher. Then, each group is given...

Mathematics is all about patterns. Young mathematicians analyze geometric patterns to write algebraic expressions. They use the expressions to predict future stages of the patterns.