This hands-on course provides practical application of common middle school math concepts, such as measurement, fractions, budgeting, large number operation, etc. It is aimed at upper elementary through middle school, but can be used as help for high schoolers who struggle with math concepts. It includes slides for presenting information, handouts for in-class work and homework, and hand-on extension activities for students. This curriculum is intended to be used over the course of a semester. E
This unit teaches the basics of speed, distance, and time and demonstrates real scenarios to apply these concepts. Extra practice includes collecting data in real time with classmates as well as a take-home extension to complete with dominoes.
This lesson introduces basic understanding of collecting data and organizing into different displays in order to analyze and share and use the data. It includes a candy intro statistics activity as well as handouts and slides for lecturing and notes.
This unit for Practically Math covers operations with large numbers, including multiplying and dividing multiples of 10 and order of operations. It includes an extension project for applying the concepts in the form of planning a vacation.
This is a stand alone unit on Fractions and Percentages and how to apply it. It includes an application of these concepts to a shopping spree for students to use their knowledge.
This is a stand alone unit covering Fractions. It includes a powerpoint presentation and note sheet to hand out for students. It is a practical application of fraction concepts