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This set of 28 word problems is an End Of Year Common Core Math Review, based on what your students learned in fourth and fifth grade. Most are fun word problems based on folktales and fairy tales, with a few straightforward number problems. These task cards can be used: * at an independent center, using the answer keys for a self-check * at a teacher-led center, for focused review or instruction * as a Scoot Game * as a whole-group, jigsaw-style game * as an assessment early in the year Prin

NOTE: THIS IS THE SAME PRODUCT AS THE HOLIDAY VERSION OF "USING VISUAL MODELS TO SOLVE DIVISION OF FRACTIONS PROBLEMS." THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO BECOME A NON-HOLIDAY THEMED ITEM. Use these mini-lessons and diagrams to teach your students how to solve division of fractions problems using models. The step-by-step directions will help your students to create visual models to solve dividing fractions by fractions, whole numbers by fractions, and unit fractions by whole numbers. Students w

Seven 5th grade CCSS-aligned math games, mini-lessons, task cards, and practice printables for use at independent centers, small-group instruction, and whole-class activities. Included in this bundle are six priced products with a freebie included. Buying these products as a bundle will save you 20%! Please take the time to view the preview files for the individual resources prior to purchasing by clicking on the links in the description. This way, you will see clearly what you are purchasing.

This Back to School Common Core Math Review for sixth grade is a set of 28 problems in a task card format based on what your students learned in fourth and fifth grade. Most are fun word problems based on folktales and fairy tales, with a few straightforward number problems. These task cards can be used: ★ at an independent center, using the answer keys for a self-check ★ at a teacher-led center, for focused review or instruction ★ as a Scoot Game ★ as a whole-group, jigsaw-style

Understanding mood and tone is integral to gaining deeper meaning from text. The CCSS requires a realignment of a reading program as well as additional skills and strategies to better comprehend text. Understanding text at a deeper level requires readers to comprehend the connotation of words that an author uses to create mood and tone. This mini-lesson and activity defines the two and provides a large group of words for small groups or partners to sort into Neutral, Positive, or Negative gro

Adding and subtracting fractions can be fun when your students have these holiday-themed task cards to work with! Use these printable math task cards at independent centers, as an Interwrite/Smartboard assessment activity, or in small groups to focus instruction on these concepts: * Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators * Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators * Adding and subtracting mixed numbers These word problems are aligned with Common Core standards 4

Decimal Place Value Lineup deepens understanding of decimal place value with an engaging and cooperative method. Each student in a group is given a decimal card and the group cooperatively decides how to correctly line themselves up least to greatest/greatest to least. When each group shows their cards to the class, the other students decide whether the students have lined themselves up correctly and, if not, realign themselves to reflect the correct place value order. Directions for two di

Using visual fraction models is a pervasive standard in the CCLS and this explanatory teaching tool and practice worksheet will be useful in helping your students master this concept. The first page has a step by step illustration of how to use visual models to solve a problem involving multiplication of fractions. Then there are 10 problems posed, with room to draw a visual model and solve the problem. There is an answer key provided, with a thorough illustration of each problem, not just th

Use these fun, holiday-themed, no prep printable math task cards at independent centers, as an Interwrite/Smartboard assessment activity, or in small groups to focus instruction on these concepts: * Multiplying fractions with whole numbers * Multiplying fractions with fractions * Multiplying mixed fractions * Modeling fraction problems with a picture/diagram These word problems are aligned with Common Core standards 4.NF.B.4b,c and 5.NF.B.6. Since there are questions that go above and beyon

This End Of Year Common Core Math Review for fourth grade is a set of 28 problems in a task card format based on what your students learned in third and fourth grade. Most are fun word problems based on folktales and fairy tales, with a few straightforward number problems. These task cards can be used: * at an independent center, using the answer keys for a self-check * at a teacher-led center, for focused review or instruction * as a Scoot Game * as a whole-group, jigsaw-style game * as an ass

This End Of Year Common Core Math Review for sixth grade is a set of 28 problems in a task card format aligned to CCSS EE and RP standards. These task cards can be used: * at an independent center, using the answer keys for a self-check * at a teacher-led center, for focused review or instruction * as a Scoot Game * as a whole-group, jigsaw-style game * as an assessment early in the year Printable answer sheets and an answer key are provided to save you time. NOTE: THIS IS THE SAME PRODUCT

To prepare your students to read independently at higher text complexity bands with the Common Core standards, students need to be exposed to readings with complex syntax and difficult vocabulary. This will be effective in building both confidence and abilities. This close reading, "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow", is a Japanese fable, rich in characterization and with a theme evident from text-based examples. With this activity, you will find: * Clear instructions for use * Suggested discussion activ

Use these mini-lessons and diagrams to teach your students how to solve division of fractions problems using models. The step-by-step directions will help your students to create visual models to solve dividing fractions by fractions, whole numbers by fractions, and unit fractions by whole numbers. Students will also practice writing real-world story contexts for their fraction division problems. There are directions and practice problems for each method, and an answer key provided. This pack

These printables are designed for practicing double-digit multiplication, as well as estimating the answer before solving the problem. Each page reminds the student to estimate first, then solve the problem. Students can check whether their answer is reasonable against their estimate. The worksheets can be used as part of a lesson in class, reinforcement in centers, and extra practice as independent work. In fourth grade, these printables can be used as supplementals to your teaching unit. Use

Your students will be required to independently read at higher text complexity bands with the Common Core. To prepare for that, students need to be exposed to readings with complex syntax and difficult vocabulary in order to build confidence and abilities. This close reading, "The Lost Colonies" by Alfred E. Church, summarizes the Revolutionary War and provides key information as to why the British lost and our colonies became America. With this activity, you will find: * Clear instructions

This resource contains daily practice for each morning of the week, culminating in a 10 question quiz on Friday. As a review, this third week contains a few skills from 5th grade, as well. Answer key for practice work and the quiz is included to save you time. When printing, select landscape orientation for best layout.Teachers can use this for: * Morning Work, just as named * Small group review * Independent practice * Assessment This Week #1 is the freebie first week available to download

Use these printable math task cards at independent centers, as an Interwrite/Smartboard assessment activity, or in small groups to focus instruction on these concepts: * Multiplying fractions with whole numbers * Multiplying fractions with fractions * Multiplying mixed fractions * Modeling fraction problems with a picture/diagram These word problems are aligned with Common Core standards 4.NF.B.4b,c and 5.NF.B.6. Since there are questions that go above and beyond multiplying a fraction by a whol

This cooperative printable game with fractions can be used as review prior to an assessment or as a pre-unit prior knowledge assessment. Students answer questions on each other's boards, and record their name on the squares they answer. When bingo is played, the students whose names are on the squares must give the correct answers for bingo to be awarded. The review is twofold: when they answer each others' boards and when answers are reviewed during the bingo game. Included: * Directions *

To prepare your students to read independently at higher text complexity bands with the Common Core standards, students need to be exposed to readings with complex syntax and difficult vocabulary. This will be effective in building both confidence and abilities. This close reading, "Ben Franklin and His Wonderful Kite", is an informational selection about Franklin and how his character informed his accomplishments. With this lesson, you will find: * Clear instructions for use * Suggested discu

This freebie contains warm-up work for each morning of the week, culminating in a 10 question quiz on Friday. As a review, the first week contains some skills from 4th and 5th grade. Answer keys are included to save you time. When printing, select landscape orientation for best layout.This resource can be used for: * Morning Work, just as named * Small group review * Independent practice * Assessment If you find this resource helpful to you, you may purchase further weeks below: *6th Grade Mo