Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Organizing Topic: Probability

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
The probability is high learning will occur! A well-designed unit introduces learners to the concepts of independent, dependent, and mutually exclusive events. Using Venn diagrams, the lessons ask learners to analyze many different...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Square Roots

For Students 8th Standards
Investigate the relationship between irrational roots and a number line with a resource that asks learners to put together a number line using radical intervals rather than integers. A great progression, they build on their understanding...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Read Expressions in Which Letters Stand for Numbers III

For Teachers 6th Standards
Those key operation words sure come in handy. Groups continue their work with converting between different notations for algebraic expressions. They work in stations to write the symbolic form for given verbal phrases. This is the 17th...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Functions 2

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Demonstrate linear and quadratic functions through contextual modeling. Young mathematicians explore both types of functions by analyzing their key features. They then relate these key features to the contextual relationship the function...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Converting Rational Numbers to Decimals Using Long Division

For Teachers 7th Standards
Convert fractions that cannot be written with a denominator that is a power of 10. Pupils use the definition of a fraction and long division to convert fractions to decimals, then discover that some divisions terminate and others...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Place Value of Decimals to Hundredths: Diving for Decimals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Constructing decimals correctly is a crucial concept for elementary learners to grasp. Here, have the young mathematicians in your class explore standard and expanded form while comparing decimal values. This unit is taught while...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions with the Same Numerators, Assessment Variation

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Have your class demonstrate their ability to compare fractions with this short multiple-choice assessment. Using the fractions 9/8 and 9/4, the students first make comparisons using both words and the greater than/less than signs. Next,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving, Writing, and Graphing Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this linear inequalities worksheet, students solve inequalities, write inequalities in interval notation, and graph inequalities.  Students also solve four word problems by writing and solving linear inequalities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exercise Set 3.2: Logarithmic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this logarithm worksheet, students solve 82 short answer problems. Students use log properties to simplify logarithms and natural logarithms.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving a Legend- Exponents, Recursive and Explicit Equations.

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders play a game to solve problems. In this exponents and scientific notations lesson, 8th graders play a game in small groups to move colored disks from location A to location C. Students identify recursive patterns to solve...
Lesson Plan
Center for Mathematics and Technology

Whole Numbers: Using an Area Model to Explain Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
There are many ways to work through a multiplication problem. Using an area model, kids complete several worksheets with different types of multiplication problems, including multiplying by ten, and explain how the new strategies differ...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

The “WhatPower” Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The Function That Shall Not Be Named? The eighth installment of a 35-part module uses a WhatPower function to introduce scholars to the concept of a logarithmic function without actually naming the function. Once pupils are...
Lesson Plan
Statistics Education Web

Who Sends the Most Text Messages?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The way you use statistics can tell different stories about the same set of data. Here, learners use sets of data to determine which person sends the most text messages. They use random sampling to collect their data and calculate a...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Introduction to Logarithms

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Build on pupils' understanding of inverse functions by connecting logarithmic functions to exponential functions. This activity allows individuals to see graphically the inverse relationship between an exponential and logarithmic...
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National Security Agency

Expanding Place Value

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Learners explore place value. This incredibly thorough and valuable mathematics lesson, has learners make a number wheel to assist in the completion of a Place Value worksheet. Students use manipulatives and a place value mat to further...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Expanded Form - Thousands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of writing numbers in expanded form. In this expansion instructional activity, students write numbers in expanded form.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math Medicine

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars solve real-world problems related to medical careers. They use graphical representations as part of the problem-solving process and work with fractions, decimals, exponents, and metric measurement. A demonstration is...
Lesson Plan
Ohio Department of Education

Actions with Fractions: Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Common Denominators

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Fourth graders develop a conceptual understanding of fractions and begin to add and subtract fractions with like denominators. Included is a worksheet to assess readiness and a teacher's checklist showing class understanding at a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Scientific Notation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students observe the teacher writing numbers and determine the rules for scientific notation. After explanations, they perform operations on numbers in scientific nation and discuss reasons for using this method of writing numbers and...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Infinite Decimals

For Students 8th Standards
Can you support the argument that the decimal 0.99999 ... is equivalent to the number one? The seventh installment in this 25-part module gives convincing support for this conclusion. Pupils write infinite decimals using powers of 10....
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EngageNY

Exponents

For Teachers 6th Standards
Powered up! Here's a great resource on exponents. Scholars build on their previous understanding of exponents to include all positive real number bases. Distinguishing between an and a^n is a major goal in the fifth lesson of a 36-part...
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EngageNY

Linear Equations in x

For Teachers 8th Standards
What does it mean to solve an equation? The resource revisits the concept of making a linear equation true. Classmates use algebraic methods to transform sides of equations to expressions with fewer terms. They use substitution to...
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Beyond Benign

The Big Melt: Arctic Ice Caps

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Are the Arctic ice caps really melting out of existence? Junior climatologists examine the statistics of ice decline through four math-based lessons. Each activity incorporates data, climate information, and environmental impact into an...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Scientific Notation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve mathematical equations involving scientific notation. In this scientific notation lesson, students collaborate in small groups discovering proper problem solving strategies.