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Pattern block addition

Students will practice addition, problem solving, and writing equations in the context of a fun and challenging pattern game.

Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Mathematics)

By Dawn Potter.

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The Math Forum

An outstanding site for mathematics instruction on the internet, sponsored by Drexel University, Math Forum provides resources, materials, and activities for both students and educators. The site is user friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Drexel University School of Education

Mixing In Math

This site offers 40 activities that can be used to teach and practice math skills during everyday routines. Activities are designed for use in after school programs, daily school routines, and at home for kids ages 5-13. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: TERC

Parking at the mall

In this lesson, one of a two-part unit from Illuminations titled “Mathematics at the Mall,” students develop number sense in and around the shopping mall. Activities focus on space for parking and space for leasing shops in the mall. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Running races

Students generate and compare paths which model given problem situations on graphing grids. Illuminations provides a class notes recording sheets, activity sheets, a fact mastery record, and detailed instructions for completing the lesson. Students... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Single runner

In this activity, students use a software simulation of one runner along a track. They control the speed and starting point of the runner, watch the race, examine a graph, and analyze the time-versus-distance relationship. This activity helps students understand,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Telling racing stories

In this lesson, students model races in which runners start from various positions. They enter numbers in a table of values, model races on a coordinate grid, and compare the results. Students begin to develop an understanding of linear relationships. Illuminations... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Two runners

In this lesson, one of a two-part unit from Illuminations titled “Understanding Distance, Speed, and Time Relationships Using Simulation Software,” students physically demonstrate two scenarios involving rate of change, and then use software... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations