A Structured Mess

Simplifying to create equivalent fractions and check answers by coloring on grid.

These word problems are used to target 4.MD.2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals, and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale. Problems can be cut apart and glued in a math not

This file contains 8 word problems for students to cut out and sort based on whether they would solve using area or perimeter of the given rectangle. Sample problem: Jason has to fertilize a football field. If the field is 100 yards long and 30 yards wide, how big of a space is Jason going to fertilize? This is a good file to use in 4th grade for area/perimeter practice/review before moving onto multi-step area/perimeter problems. (4.MD.A.3) For 3rd grade this is a good file to use for rea

This file contains 12 word problems to practice multiplying 2 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers. Each problem has a QR code for self-checking. Can be used as scoot, as task cards in a center, or in a small group

This file contains 9 newsletter templates. Newsletters include space for your newsletter title, date, notes from the teacher, reminders, happy birthdays and a chart to let parents know what their children are learning in each subject. All boxes are editable. The "Reminders" box could be changed to spelling words or classroom needs as well. Parents enjoy this short and sweet format as a weekly update of what is going on in their child's classroom.

This file contains three sets of division word problems - low, medium and high. Students can cut out the word problems, glue them in their math notebooks and solve. Problems require interpretation of remainders and multiple steps.

This activity challenges students to complete the area models to figure out the original 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication problem. Students then create their own partial area model for a friend to solve.

This file is to be used for a small group book club. It contains 4 jobs for students to complete while reading a portion of a fiction book. Jobs are Summarizer, Illustrator, Word Hunter and Discussion Director. For groups with more than 4 students, students can double up on jobs. Each job has a rubric for grading.

This file contains two student sheets - one for multiplication facts and one for division facts. As students pass off on each fact they color the corresponding lily pad. The file also contains two teacher sheets - one for multiplication facts and one for division facts. Each sheet is a chart with spaces for up to 30 student names. Easily keep track of which students have passed which fact.

This file contains 7 Metric Bingo student boards as well as teacher call cards. Students convert metric measurements in order to cover spaces on their boards.

This SMARTBoard file is used to sort statements onto the correct branch of government.

This file contains 12 task cards of area and perimeter word problems. Can be used as a center, a scoot game or in small groups.

This SMARTBoard file goes with my *free* Customary Measurement Word Problems file. It contains all 8 word problems, as well as two "thinking problems" to be used as warm-ups. Step-by-step instructions are included for solving each problem. Great for when you have a sub, are working with small groups, or for use with the whole class. 4.MD.2

This file contains a constructed response question for each chapter of Chocolate Fever, as well as one bonus question once students have read the entire book. These questions are all aligned to common core standards and require students to cite evidence from the text in their answer. These are great to use to practice answering constructed response questions as a guided reading group, or as an extension activity at their seat after meeting with the teacher to read the chapter. The questions i

3 levels of addition and subtraction word problems. 5 word problems are the same on all 3 levels. The 6th word problem that students create is differentiated for each level. Can be cut and glued into math notebooks to solve under the flaps.

Task cards with multi-step division word problems. Each task card has a QR code to provide instant feedback on the answer. File contains an answer key as well.

This file contains one page of 4 input/output tables. Students must write the rule, fill in the missing numbers and write an equation for each table. 4.OA.C.5

This peer review revising checklist can be used with any narrative writing piece. File includes a self-revision checklist as well as one of a buddy. Criteria on the checklist are based on CCSS for Writing.

This file is to be used for a small group book club. It contains 5 jobs for students to complete while reading a portion of a fiction book. Jobs are Summarizer, Illustrator, Word Hunter, Structure Identifier and Discussion Director. For groups with more than 5 students, students can double up on jobs. Each job has a rubric for grading.

This contains 6 word problems of unknown product or group size unknown. Includes an explanation sheet with examples of each problem type.