Learners, just like Eratosthenes, try to use math to calculate immeasurable objects. Teachers need to try out the calculations before having your class do them. They should take notes to be included with their own calculations and drawings.

Students solve word problems by doing math. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the amount of money a worker would make base on the different offer they are given and the amount of hours they work per week.

Pupils discover the equivalence between knots and math through a manipulative exploration. In pairs, they select three sets of identical knots and change their forms without breaking the knots apart. Students pass them along to the next...

How much sugar is in one bottle? Pupils use double number line diagrams to determine the amount of sugar in a 1L bottle of cola. The teacher leads a discussion on ways that double number lines can be of assistance in solving a...

Students develop a strategy list for problem solving by working with different types of problems. They recognize problems that may be solved using deductive reasoning and solve deductive reasoning problems.

Explore fractions using different manipulatives and illustrations. Your class can create a variety of models of fractions and mixed numbers with drawings and manipulatives. They then work to compare fractions, mixed numbers, and whole...

This simple lesson has young mathematicians consider all of the expenses, and monetary rewards a typical lobsterman encounters when going about his business. Given a few pieces of information, pupils must figure out a lobsterman will...

Young scholars use problem-solving approaches to investigate mathematical content. They formulate problems from situations within and outside mathematics content. They warm up with a survey done by the teacher. Everyone uses practice...

Students work with counters and math mats to demonstrate number concepts. In this number concept lesson, students use cubes and configuration cards to show more or less than given numbers.

In this activity the computer/teacher makes up a mystery operation, and you have to figure out what the operation is. You give the computer/teacher two numbers to calculate, and it tells you the answer. This is your first piece of...

In this multiplication worksheet, students solve 12 problems in which numbers from 2 to 10 are multiplied. This is a practice of basic multiplication facts.

For this multiplication worksheet, students complete 12 one- and two-digit multiplication problems. An answer sheet is provided.

In this multiplication worksheet, students solve 12 problems in which numbers between 1 and 10 are multiplied. This is a basic practice of multiplication facts.

Students explore percentages by participating in a consumer math activity. In this economics instructional activity, students read different math scenarios and identify the price of an item after a special discount has been given....

Students read simple music to create a symphony of clapping (all grades). Plus fraction math for grades 5-up. They explain how musical notes relate to fractions and identify a variety of musical notes for example, whole, half, and...

Second graders complete math computation word problems. In this word problems lesson plan, 2nd graders read the math computation word problems and solve them.

Students benefit from the correctly selected book for a specific math concept.  In this book selection lesson, students are given a list of books related to specific math concepts.  Students' ages can range from pre-school to...

Pupils collect car cost comparison data from the "Car Wizard" web site to use as problem solving and for calculations related to math.

Confused by how health insurance works? This informational pamphlet and worksheet from the Missouri Department of Insurance offers explanations and examples to help future adults make important decisions regarding health insurance.

First graders graph their favorite The Night Before Christmas books. In this graphing lesson students listen to several versions of the the same story, The Night Before Christmas. The students each choose their favorite version and the...

Students increase problem solving strategies by completing a "Problem of the Day" using a math manipulative. They identify key words and determine the operation to use. They perform mathematical tasks using the computer program Math Keys.

Sixth graders strengthen their knowledge of the divisibility rules. Students access that mental math can be faster than the calculator for certain types of problems. Students can make generalizations and discover patterns in finding the...

Young scholars review basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, finding averages, and working with percentages. They see how these skills apply to real life situations.

Students calculate how they will spend a million dollars.  In this millionaire math lesson, students complete a worksheet and then make a poster of how they would spend a million dollars.  Each item and its cost must be shown....