Sixth graders solve math problems from a folktale story.  In this solving math problems from a folktale story lesson, 6th graders read the Paul Bunyan folktale.  Students determine today's cost of the meals that Paul Bunyan...

High schoolers organize data from the USA TODAY Snapshot, "Is leisure time really shrinking?" into two scatter plots and determine the quadratic model for each scatter plot. They determine if these graphs intersect and learn the concept...

Learners explore quadratic and cubic functions that will model the relationship between air temperature and heat index at fixed relative humidity values. They also make generalizations and apply the findings using their TI-83 Plus or...

Students explore the design of sailboats. In this sailboat lesson, students recognize right triangles and find the missing side of the triangle. Students solve word problems and draw diagrams. Students relate the triangles to sailboats.

Students practice memorizing the seven days of the week and keeping them in order.  For this calendar lesson, students read aloud the book Today is Monday by Eric Carle, and create their own calendar style book using...

Sixth graders calculate the amount of rice there will be if the amount is doubled everyday. In this multiplying lesson, 6th graders are given an amount of rice that is grown each day. Students then calculate how much rice there will be...

Help your charges solve a variety of fraction and skip counting problems using a problem solving process. As a class they work through a fraction problem step-by-step, and discuss a real-life connection to the problem. Students then play...

Create models to demonstrate multiplication and division of fractions. Using fraction tiles to model fractions, pupils explore fractions on a ruler and use pattern blocks to multiply and divide. They also create number lines with fractions.

Students use paper cups and colored chips to observe properties of operations with real numbers. As a class, students brainstorm and use manipulatives to demonstrate associative, commutative, distributive identity and inverse properties....

Open the eyes of young mathematicians to the patterns that are found everywhere in the world around them. After a shared reading of I See Patterns by Linda Benton, children complete a series of hands-on activities that teach them...

Students work together in groups and solve math problems accurately.

While the idea is great, to help pupils understand shortcuts to solve multiplication and division problems, this instructional activity doesn't lay out the steps necessary for successful comprehension. There are a few examples to show...

Students brainstorm healthy food choices. In this health science lesson, students calculate how much of each food group they need daily. They plan a menu based on the "MyPyramid for Kids" food guide.

High schoolers use the data from USA TODAY Snapshot "World population milestones" to explore and explain the trends in the world population.

Students work with large numbers when determining the height of a stack of $20 bills.

Students read about the changes in the "new money" and then create a graph to represent various combinations of currency produced.

Young mathematicians review fact families and create a Math Fact Family Tree. This clever lesson plan includes some excellent printouts that support the lesson.

Fifth graders become familiar with problem solving strategies of guess and check and working backwards. They demonstrate the basic concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using a math sentence.

Students participate in a game which requires them to complete timed math activities to reinforce basic math concepts.

Upper elementary and middles schoolers discuss and solve real world applications of math. They use formulas for volume and percents to answer real world questions. In the second part of the lesson, groups write and solve word problems....

You and your class will like this lesson on using visual models to relate the volume and surface area of solid shapes. Learners construct three-dimensional forms using nets. They calculate the surface area and volume for each and then...

Fifth graders use a software program to practice their problem solving skills. As a class, they identify patterns in their days at school and review problem solving patterns in math. They solve different problems and discover that the...

Real-life math is really great! In groups, learners measure objects in the classroom. After comparing measurements, they determine a scale and create a blueprint of the classroom. They discuss the purpose of using scale drawings in...

Young scholars memorize four key decimal values for quick and accurate conversion. They convert decimal foot measurements to inches and fractions using math tables, computation or memorization. They memorize decimal foot conversions.