Upper graders explore division through fair-shares. They will review fair shares and fractions as a segway into division. They start by playing "Share Fairly" game and create mathematical arguments for solving problems. Manipulatives and...

Students study math. For this real-life problem solving lesson, students work on their skills dealing with time and money. They work in small groups on various time and money word problems and by the final day they have a final problem...

In this math applications activity, students solve 8 varied word and story problems. Included are greater than/less than, multiplication and division, perimeter, patterns and money.

In this addition riddles activity, learners read three clues and analyze the numbers in a 4 square grid. Students cross out numbers that do not fit the clues and determine the answer. There are 4 riddles on each page.

Students explore the concepts of float and sink by playing a game where they build things on mud, water, rock and jelly. In this Anthony's sink or float game lesson, students discover what materials remain strong in various conditions....

In this addition puzzle worksheet, students complete 4 puzzles in which five numbers are placed so that the sum is a specified number in the down and across directions.

In this math reasoning worksheet, students read 4 clues that describe the capacity of 4 boxes. Students use reasoning to number the boxes from 1 to 4 as the clues are analyzed.

Students explore rational, irrational, analytical and non-analytical methods of reasoning. They participate in numerous exercises and hands-on activities to understand assumptions and how most people think. Students establish the...

In this counting vowels worksheet, students count how many of each vowel is seen on the page between the two arrows. Students record their findings on a chart.

Learners plan a voyage as the captain of a tall ship in the early days of exploration and merchant trading. They choose 2 ships and 3 voyages for a total of 6 possibilities. They calculate the number of days and distance of their...

Students design a United States flag using reasoning. They describe their design to make it easy for it to be duplicated. They share their designs with the class.

This lesson engages students in learning about light through multiple sources. Students will learn how light is produced, reflected, refracted, and separated. Students will communicate their findings through an independent project that...

Students analyze and evaluate an author's use of reasoning and evidence to support his or her claims in order to convince others to agree and to support the cause the author supports.

What do you know about designing scoring rubrics for your classroom? This site features an article that details how and when to use rubrics in the assessment process. It also gives examples of rubrics used in classrooms.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students make conjectures and provide counterexamples. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...

Jelly Doods is a fun puzzle game for both children and adults! Slide the jellies around the screen to combine all the matching colors. You only have so many moves to complete each puzzle, so make sure you plan accordingly!