Grades 3-5
| Standard 4.1 (Number and Numerical Operations) |
Grade Level |
WEB SITE |
DESCRIPTION |
2-3 |
The objective of the game is to place a number into each square so that the sum of the squares equal to the number on the bottom and to the right of the square. GoMath | |
2 - 7 |
The "Want Some Pizza?" activities are designed to introduce fractions in a concept-building way. The activities can be done on computers with Internet access with square grid paper printed out and used along with the electronic images. Fun Mathematic Lessons | |
3 |
Combining art with mathematics to introduce students to multiplication. Teachnet.com | |
3 - 4 |
Students use the classified sections of newspapers for this addition activity. Teachnet.com | |
3 - 5 |
Students use estimation to get a grip on a bunch of birds - without ruffling any feathers. PBS TeacherSource | |
4 |
Students use their number sense, estimation and computation skills as they progress from merely guessing the number of apples in a bushel to making a more reasonable estimate. Lesson plan and classroom video clips are included. PBS TeacherSource | |
5 - 8 |
The "All About Ratios" activities are designed to introduce ratios in a concept-building way. The activities can be done on computers with Internet access or printed. Fun Mathematic Lessons |
| Standard 4.2 (Geometry and Measurement) |
Grade Level |
WEB SITE |
DESCRIPTION |
3 |
Students use soap bubble prints to learn about diameter, circumference, and area. Lesson plan and classroom video clips are included. PBS TeacherSource | |
3 - 5 |
Grade school geometry doesn't have to get into a detailed lesson on Pi to communicate the basics of this constant. Teachnet.com | |
3 - 5 |
This site includes a lesson guide, interactive online activities, and an idea for a group project that can be used in the classroom that are all related to measurement (specifically distances), estimation, and problem solving. Plane Math | |
3 - 5 |
This problem is an everyday activity aimed at promoting students' thinking about angles. Figure This! | |
K-8 |
Balanced Assessment | The Balanced Assessment in Mathematics Program existed at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The project group developed a large collection of innovative mathematics assessment tasks for grades K to 12, and trained teachers to use these assessments in their classrooms. |
4 |
Experiments on geometric shapes and structures are provided on this Web site. The Hands-On Technology Program |
| Standard 4.3 (Patterns and Algebra) |
Grade Level |
WEB SITE |
DESCRIPTION |
3 - 5 |
This online activity allows students to explore various numerical patterns by identifying a "mystery operation" presented by the activity. Teachers' Lab, Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project | |
3 - 5 |
Function machine for the addition, subtraction, and multiplication operations. The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. | |
3 - 5 |
“Patterns to the Rescue” deals with logically thinking about patterns. Students are asked to determine patterns from the given information in a story format. PBS Kids |
| Standard 4.4 (Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics) |
Grade Level |
WEB SITE |
DESCRIPTION |
3 - 5 |
In this game students capture bugs that become the data used in bargraphs. Then they compare bargraphs that have different scales. PBS TeacherSource | |
3 - 5 |
Students represent and count combinations of choices using lists and tree diagrams. PBS TeacherSource | |
3 - 5 |
The student will be able to interpret data; make and read a line graph, understand plotting points on an X-Y axis, and round numbers. Teachnet.com | |
4 |
Students will find and interpret averages for a real-world situation. Teachnet.com | |
4-5 |
A data collection and analysis class experiments. Fun Mathematic Lessons |
| Standard 4.5 (Mathematical Processes) |
Grade Level |
WEB SITE |
DESCRIPTION |
3 - 5 |
Students use and explain their reasoning to solve a visual logic puzzle. PBS TeacherSource | |
4-9 |
Students explore exponential growth through an engaging story problem. These math topics are covered: patterns, integers, multiplication, exponents, and graphing. Fun Mathematic Lessons | |
5 |
Pizarro
and the Incas (PDF file) |
Scroll to Lesson Plan 8: Counting with Quipus and Lesson Plan 9: One Potato, Two Potato, Inca Style! for activities that trace the development of math concepts across cultures. PBS TeacherSource |
5-10 |
This activity uses a fun mathematical puzzle to provide a base for investigation and discovery (connects geometry and algebra). Fun Mathematic Lessons |
