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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

This no-prep resource for understanding tape diagrams (also known as strip diagrams) and double number lines will help reinforce your lessons in ratios and proportions, as well as prepare your students for their state tests. The word problems and diagrams are aligned with CCLS 6.RP.3 and clarify how and when to use the tape diagram and the double number line (the double number line is modeled with both unit rates and percents). You can use this product as: * small group lessons to focus instruc

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.

These printable double number line word problems are designed to use after you have taught this model of solving ratio problems. They will help reinforce your lessons in ratios and proportions, as well as prepare your students for their state tests. The word problems and diagrams are aligned with CCLS 6.RP.3. You can use this product as: * small group review * use on an Interwrite board as whole-group review * center or station work, with the answer key available for self-check * an assessmen

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

Boost your students' learning with these Ratios and Rates task cards. The word problems are aligned to the Common Core Learning Standards 6.RP.1-3 and 7.RP.2-3 and will provide practice with ratios, unit rates, tape or bar diagrams, and proportions. Teachers can use these cards: * in centers * in small group work * as whole group practice, using a Smartboard or Interwrite Board * as an assessment A printable answer sheet is provided for your students and an answer key is provided to save

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

This three page quiz can be used to assess knowledge of unit rates and equivalent ratios. The 8 real-world word problems ask the students to: * find unit rates * compare ratios to see if they are equivalent * use a tape diagram to solve a ratio problem * use a double number line to solve a ratio problem This product can also be used to work with students in a small-group setting or in a math center as a unit rate and ratio activity. Ensure that you have taught double number lines and tape

This reading response guide for Exploring the Titanic by Robert Ballard is designed for your students to explore vocabulary, cite textual evidence, determine the author's purpose, and analyze the central idea of the reading selection. This guide accompanies the MacMillan 6th Grade Anthology whose green cover has a winding river on it. Students will: * determine vocabulary based on context clues * check word meaning using a reference * answer questions by stating a claim and using evidence fro

Reinforce those ratio and rate math lessons with this fun center activity. Students can play in a small group, individually or as teams, to match up cards with their corresponding card. * 32 cards, for a total of 16 matches * vary between vocabulary, knowledge of proportions, understanding of unit rates and prices, and equivalent ratios * Print them on heavy cardstock and then laminate for long-term use. * Instructions for use and an answer key are provided. * aligned to the Com

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

Boost your students' learning with these Inequalities task cards. The problems are aligned to the Common Core Learning Standards 6.EE.5, 6.EE.6 and 6.EE.8 and will provide practice with determining solutions of an inequality, writing and graphing inequalities, and solving one-step inequalities. Teachers can use these 24 cards: * in centers * in small group work * as whole group practice, using a Smartboard or Interwrite Board * as an assessment * as a Scoot game A printable answer sheet is pro

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