Students explore number sense by creating a math presentation in class. For this parts of a whole lesson, students define and discuss the relationship between fractions, decimals and percentages before completing a problem worksheet in...

Fifth graders practice using the English measuring system by creating fractions.  For this parts of a whole lesson, 5th graders combine math key bars to simulate small parts of a bigger item.  Students combine the pieces to...

Students explore mathematics by viewing cartoons. In this math functions lesson, students read several "Peanut" cartoons on their worksheets as they solve fraction problems and compare them to the comic strip. Students utilize addition,...

It's never too early to learn about grocery budgeting. Middle schoolers delve into the world of consumer math with a lesson that focuses on both healthy choices and real-world math applications. Groups work together to form a grocery...

First graders examine the use of number lines in problem solving situations in this series of lessons. They participate in activities in which they move forward and backward on number line on the playground before doing paper and pencil...

Students practice their multiplication and division by creating a Witches Brew.  In this holiday math instructional activity, students utilize Halloween style ingredients to create a fun edible treat for themselves.  Students...

Learners make fudge after reading fractional values in recipes and finding equivalent fractions to those presented in the recipes. They study measurement abbreviations.

Learners work with dominoes to recognize the number of spots on each side as they relate to addition facts. In this seeing doubles lesson, students make triangle shaped flash cards for the double facts. Learners represent the correct...

Second graders use a price list and balance sheet to plan for a day of fun at the beach. They consider expenses, income, and balancing of resources.

Young scholars practice recognition of different music notes and their values and work on throwing cues, scoring, and addition.

Third graders spend varying amounts of money and shop without over spending. They complete a worksheet based on grocery store flyer ads and the amount of money they are budgeted. They create their own questions about the grocery flyer...

Learners explore probability by participating in an experimental activity. In this number statistics lesson, students collaborate in groups in which they move a game piece around a board. Learners calculate their probability of landing...

Students play roll of fictional radio disk jockeys. They allocate their daily program time into fractional time slots for the playing of specified catagories of music and commercial advertisements.

Students read, write, and identify different coin combinations and use this information in real-world situations.

Students practice cooking by following recipe instructions.  In this measuring lesson, students read food recipes and collect the materials needed to make one batch, then double the recipe to create twice as much food....

Fourth graders add and subtract decimals as they use a table to solve budget based problems.

Young scholars are "given" $25.00 to spend at a restaurant. Using the Internet, they must "order" a complete 4 course meal while staying within their budget.

Second graders read books about ice cream and plan an ice cream sundae party for the class. They research ingredients and determine how much the party cost each student. They hold a mock opening for an ice cream store and have their party.

Students complete the PLATO ¿¿ Educational Software lesson: Math Problem Solving: Car Costs to determine if he/she can afford to drive the car they are planning to buy.

Students consider probability problems with unexpected and surprising answers.