Interpreting Written Numerical Expressions without solving!

A complete set of 40 task cards that correlate to the CCSS: 5.OA.2 Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them.

Ideas for use in the classroom:

• Whole group challenge by having students respond to each task card on individual dry erase boards.
• Whole group “Scoot” activity: Give students a specified amount of time to complete the card in front of them. Set timer. When timer sounds, each student moves to another seat to complete a new card. Continue until all cards have been completed by all students. *This may be fun for the students, but it will give the teacher a better idea as to how many students have mastered the skill well enough to complete the tasks correctly in a specified amount of time.
• Small group use in centers
• Individual practice for students when they have finished their classwork early.
• These are especially handy when single hole punched in a corner and stored on a book ring! I put mine in sets of 10 so students can quickly finish a set when they have a few minutes after a test or after finishing an assignment.
• Teacher instructions on how to use:
• Print (For best results, print on white cardstock paper!)
• Cut into individual cards and Laminate!

These cards provide excellent practice for 5th grade students, as well as a great review for 6th grade math and enhancement for 4th grade students. They are a great way to check the understanding and mastery of the skills!

40 task cards to perform multiple operations with whole numbers!

Student response sheet and teacher answer key included!