Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Nuts and Bolts of a Mathematical Expression

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a worksheet that asks them to order operations within a mathematical expression. students evaluate the expressions in the correct order using mental math and paper. The results are recorded on the worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Doing Battle With Radical Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe and solve examples of equations involving radicals. They complete a Doing Battle With Radical Equations worksheet and checklist.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Is Your Square Complete?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice solving quadratic equations using a form called Complete the Square.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fraction Dominoes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a math game that involves practicing their equivalent fraction skills in the advanced multiplication stage seven. They assess their ability skills of equivalent fractions to match twenty seven dominoes on...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Literal Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations instructional activity, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. High schoolers investigate, analyze and record their findings on...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eating on a Budget

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students 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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Jobs and Salaries

For Students 9th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, students look for the budgets and go through the practical activities of maintaining a monthly expense sheet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Money Place Value Chart

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this money activity, students complete a chart showing the value of money and how the amount of money could be written in words. Five examples are given. Fifteen more numbers can be added. Money amounts are given in pounds.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Company is Coming

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students find a recipe for pancakes on the web then figure out how to half the recipe then figure how to make 3/4 of the pancakes.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arithmetic: Revision

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students practice with a variety of simple equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Explanation is followed by each block of equations given to solve. They are set loose to complete additional equations for...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Two-Step Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of solving two-step equations. In this solving two-step equations lesson, students watch a short video about solving equations. Students view a PowerPoint presentation about solving two-step equations....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mixed Expressions and Complex Fractions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils are introduced to mixed expressions and complex fractions. They work through several problems with the instructor and then complete a worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Number and Algebra: Again and Again

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students use a given spreadsheet to investigate an iterative process by changing the variables. They design their own spreadsheet to investigate the iterative process.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Plan A Meal For A Family Of Four

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use critical thinking skills in order to plan a meal for a family of four. They integrate the knowledge of the Food Pyramid in order to make the meal acceptable. Students use a budget and then create a list for shopping...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Million Dollar Gift

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on instructional activity very effectively demonstrates the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cost Comparison

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students take a tour of a produce department in a grocery store. They explore the concepts of money and a budget. They complete problem solving activities and taste different fruits and vegetables.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Mobile Phone Packages

For Students 5th - 6th
In this consumer math worksheet, students examine 3 mobile phone package deals with calls and text message charges. Students match the best plan to one of 3 people whose profiles are shown, detailing their typical use. All prices are in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Number Line Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use a number line to practice subtraction.  In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders use a number line to count backwards.  Students participate in mad math activities and solve problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Planet Picking

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars arrange the planets according to their distances from the sun. For this astronomy lesson, students list interesting properties about each planet. They identify an unknown planet photo.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Escape Velocity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compute minimum velocity, using square roots.
Unit Plan
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Add Whole Numbers, Add Decimals

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This website explains and defines adding whole numbers and decimals. Content explores addition with regrouping and how to align numbers in a written calculation. There are even practice problems at the end of the lesson.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Soccer Stadium: Pattern and Function

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Carlos wants to learn about calculating with decimals before his soccer practice starts. See if you can help!
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Platform Scale Addition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Weigh five little creatures on a metric scale, and add to find their total mass to the hundredths place as each one joins the group. A timer calculates your speed of computation.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Design Your Own Bedroom

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Many students dream of designing their ideal bedroom. In this exercise, students will be required to limit their designs by size (as a specific volume) and price (a specific amount). They must design the floor plan, including furniture...