http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/26506.aspxMon, 21 Sep 2009 21:06:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26506TrentI see my friend Tom once every seven or eight years. The conversation always turns to a fun math lesson from sixth grade--math basketball. If a math lesson we learned over twenty-five years ago still ignites arguments, it must be good. They were the Lakers. We were the Globetrotters. They defeated us 8-7 (something my friend Tom brings up 25 years ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/8122.aspxSun, 05 Jul 2009 23:45:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8122LauriePatsalidesPart two in a series of Thanksgiving Day lessons. Today, the students will decide how many slices of pie are needed and how many pies the teacher will purchase for the Thanksgiving Day treat. Pie Fractions Suggested Grades: K-2 In the last lesson, the students learned how to document data (votes) on a T-chart and to count the data by taking tally m...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/10100.aspxSun, 05 Jul 2009 23:33:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10100AnneVThis article shows how to teach high school students to save for future purchases rather than relying on credit and risking getting into debt. I The focus in this article is on how to write a savings goal and plan income and expenses to meet the savings goal. Goal Setting Introduce this session by asking students to work in pairs to write a list of...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/32296.aspxTue, 30 Jun 2009 04:01:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:32296Margo1971Service learning projects are important to teach students about volunteering and giving of themselves to others. But you can also incorporate some of your curriculum goals for other subjects into your service learning projects. One simple math objective to meet is counting money. How the Lesson Works Introduce service learning projects to your stud...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/31186.aspxFri, 03 Apr 2009 03:14:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31186alisoncThis article contains a lesson plan that explains how to solve polynomial equations with the general quadratic model y = ax2 + bx + c. Lesson Overview In this lesson, the instructor will focus on the use of the following quadratic model to solve equations in which at least two points on a parabola are given: ax 2 + bx + c. It is also a ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/28428.aspxFri, 06 Mar 2009 02:28:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28428justkat73This lesson plan helps students to see and experience the difference between equal and unequal parts. This is a hands on activity using materials the students made themselves. Fun Fraction Lesson Plans: Numbered Equal Parts In the last fraction math lesson plan, we created circles divided evenly into equal parts. We will be using those circles ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/28427.aspxFri, 06 Mar 2009 02:24:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28427justkat73Now that students have identified equal parts, this lesson plan shows students how to number equal parts. The Whole of the Equal Parts: Teaching Fractions By now,students should be able to identify equal parts. In this lesson plan we will again practice identifying equal parts, but we are also going to make the whole of the equal parts. For thi...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/27850.aspxSat, 28 Feb 2009 19:45:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27850justkat73This is the second part of the math lesson plan titled Second Grade Math: Measuring Liquid 1. In this part fo the lesson plan, we will discuss ways of measuring liquids other than by cups. Measuring Liquid 2 By now, your students have learned how to measure liquid into a measuring cup. They understand that liquids can be measured by the cup. In...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/27612.aspxSat, 28 Feb 2009 01:23:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27612justkat73This lesson plan serves as an introduction to fractions. Students will find and identify equal parts. Students will identify amounts of equal parts. This is a fun math activity to begin the process of introducing students to fractions Equal Parts In this math lesson plan, students will learn to identify equal parts. This is an important concept to ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/27382.aspxFri, 27 Feb 2009 03:15:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27382justkat73All items on a ruler can be daunting to young learners. This activity lets students use a hands on method that is fun and educational Introduction to Rulers By now you may have already done the previous lesson plans in this series. If so, your students have seen you use a ruler and have been introduced to how to use a ruler. Now it's time to get mo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/27379.aspxFri, 27 Feb 2009 03:12:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27379justkat73Thermometers are used in a variety of ways for a variety of applications. This thermometer lesson plan teaches students what thermometers are used for. Thermometer Lesson Plan: How to Use a Thermometer For this math lesson you will need to have the items listed below. Wall thermometer Oral thermometer meat thermometer 2 glasses or cups Explain ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/27368.aspxFri, 27 Feb 2009 02:30:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27368justkat73Most, if not all students have seen a clock. Are they aware that a clock can measure time? Do they know the various other instruments that measure time? In this math lesson plan, we will explore the various items used to measure time. This is a fun, hands on activity. Introduction to Time This math lesson plan introduces students to the met...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/27364.aspxFri, 27 Feb 2009 02:10:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27364justkat73There are a variety of scales. In this lesson plan, we will be discussing scales and how they measure weight. Students may be surprised by the variety of scales that exist. This is a hands on activity that introduces students to the concept of scales. Introduction to Scales This math lesson plan involves using, identifying and creating a scale. To ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/26960.aspxWed, 25 Feb 2009 04:12:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26960justkat73This lesson plan on unit measuring introduces the concept of measurements using various items. In this lesson plan, the focus is not on the item used to measure&#59; it is on the fact that various items can be used to measure units. The lesson plan is hands on. Teaching Young Kids to Measure: Introduction to Units Teaching young kids to measure...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/26954.aspxWed, 25 Feb 2009 03:48:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26954justkat73Regrouping can be confusing for some students. This lesson plan uses a hands on approach to explain regrouping to students in a way that interests them. Regrouping with Money Students may be intimidated by regrouping. When you say "carry the one," there is a good chance their eyes will glaze over and you will know that comprehension is lo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/26916.aspxWed, 25 Feb 2009 00:49:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26916justkat73Learning the value of money can be fun. This Money Math Lesson Plan teaches students the value of money as well as the value of goal setting and accomplishments. Money Lesson Plans: Costs Math is a subject that requires more innovation than most to elicit student interest. But students tend to respond well to positive reinforcement. This money ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/23868.aspxWed, 28 Jan 2009 03:24:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23868SusanStudents hate story problems but they love lizards. Use Leaping Lizards to develop an easy fun approach to story problems Combining Math and Literature Most students find story problems intimidating. With the simple story supplied by Leaping Lizards, students can develop story problems of their own focusing on addition, subtraction, division, and m...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/23867.aspxWed, 28 Jan 2009 03:24:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23867SusanNeed a new idea for story problems? Meatballs! Spaghetti and Meatballs for Everyone Book: Spaghetti and Meatballs for all! By Marilyn Burns Concept: Use the story to develop basic story problems or make long addition and subtraction problems. Summary: Mr. and Mrs. Comfort are having a family reunion! While Mr. Comfort starts cooking up his ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/19585.aspxTue, 16 Dec 2008 22:43:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19585AnneVMaking math relevant and meaningful for high school students can be a challenge. This article shows teachers how to make a link between practical daily living tasks and math curriculum for students at risk of dropping out. Dropping out of Math in High School Some students struggle for many years with math. They may lack the basic skills to succeed ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/18742.aspxWed, 10 Dec 2008 16:11:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18742AnneVSome students in high school are totally turned off math classes.These kids may have had a bad run with their math schooling, or they may be turned off learning math for reasons like poor basic skills, poor motivation, an undiagnosed learning disability, or they just plain don't like it! Check the basics First off from a teaching point of v...