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Preview of Division of Fractions Problems: Solving with Visual Fraction Models

Division of Fractions Problems: Solving with Visual Fraction Models

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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
Preview of Math Stations Common Core Review Mega Bundle

Math Stations Common Core Review Mega Bundle

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Fourteen resources in one package and all of them are aligned with Common Core Learning Standards! This is just what you need when teaching, reviewing, and reinforcing the Number System, Geometry, Ratios and Proportional Relationships, and Equations & Expressions. You can use these as centers and work with your students at any one of them. Or use the stations over the course of a few days as a way to assess anecdotally while all students are engaged. There are products you can use as mini-les
Preview of Each Little Bird That Sings Literature Guide: Common Core Aligned

Each Little Bird That Sings Literature Guide: Common Core Aligned

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This literature guide to Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles contains vocabulary, Common Core State Standards-aligned short response and multiple choice questions, activity pages, a writing assessment, and a culminating project. The questions are designed for close reading so can be teacher-led or used as discussion within scaffolded groups, but can easily be used as assessment questions at the end of chapters. Vocabulary is set up in three different ways: context clue-guided, dictio
Preview of Multiplying Fractions:Visual Models to Understand Multiplication of Fractions

Multiplying Fractions:Visual Models to Understand Multiplication of Fractions

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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
Preview of Close Reads Bundle for the 4th-5th Grade!

Close Reads Bundle for the 4th-5th Grade!

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This is just what you need when incorporating Close Reads in your classroom! These three Close Reads will allow you to increase the text complexity to which your students need to be exposed, while using both informational text and literature. Please view the preview files for the individual resources prior to purchasing by clicking on the links in the description. In this bundle, you will get: Close Reading - The Tongue-Cut Sparrow To prepare your students to read independently at higher text
Preview of Close Reading in Fourth and Fifth Grade: Incorporate Text Complexity

Close Reading in Fourth and Fifth Grade: Incorporate Text Complexity

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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
Preview of Visual Models to Understand Division of Fractions Problems - Holiday Version

Visual Models to Understand Division of Fractions Problems - Holiday Version

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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
Preview of Multiplication with Estimation Printable Worksheets - 4th, 5th, 6th Grade

Multiplication with Estimation Printable Worksheets - 4th, 5th, 6th Grade

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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
Preview of 6th Grade Morning Math Work - First Month

6th Grade Morning Math Work - First Month

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This bundle contains warm-up work for each morning of the first five weeks of school, culminating in 10 question quizzes on Friday. (Week 1 is a freebie, included in this bundle). This bundle will save you more than 20% over purchasing these resources separately! As a review, the first weeks contain 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 n
Preview of 6th Grade Morning Math Work (and a little ELA, too!) Week #3

6th Grade Morning Math Work (and a little ELA, too!) Week #3

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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
Preview of Find Someone Who...Knows Fractions Game!

Find Someone Who...Knows Fractions Game!

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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 *
Preview of Close Read in Fourth and Fifth Grade Ben Franklin

Close Read in Fourth and Fifth Grade Ben Franklin

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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
Preview of Properties of Multiplication Memory Game!

Properties of Multiplication Memory Game!

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Reinforce your properties of multiplication 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 and solving * Print them on heavy cardstock and then laminate for long-term use. * Instructions for use and an answer key are provided. * aligned to the Common Core standards for third and fourth grades but can also be used in fifth
Preview of 6th Grade Morning Math Work (and a little ELA, too!) Week #2

6th Grade Morning Math Work (and a little ELA, too!) Week #2

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AlwaysLearning
This resource contains daily practice for each morning of the week, culminating in a 10 question quiz on Friday. As a review, this second week contains some skills from 4th and 5th grade. Answer keys for practice work and the quiz are 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
Preview of Close Read in Fourth and Fifth Grade: The Emperor's New Clothes

Close Read in Fourth and Fifth Grade: The Emperor's New Clothes

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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 of "The Emperor's New Clothes", by Hans Christian Andersen, is rich in characterization and with a theme evident from text-based examples. With this activity, you will find: * Clear instructions for use * Suggested di
Preview of Back to School Textbook Scavenger Hunt: "myWorld History Early Ages"

Back to School Textbook Scavenger Hunt: "myWorld History Early Ages"

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This textbook scavenger hunt is designed for "myWorld History Early Ages" and is meant to introduce students to this textbook. Two pages of questions will have them exploring through the book for answers, and getting closely acquainted with its features and layout. This can be a partnered activity for cooperative learning or an independent activity. There is an answer key in case the students are using this during a self-check center. Ensure that your copy matches the cover of the one shown
Preview of Schedule Signs for Upper Elementary/Middle School

Schedule Signs for Upper Elementary/Middle School

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This back to school set of 36 schedule cards for upper elementary and middle school is ready to be printed in landscape orientation onto cardstock (for best results), and then laminated for long term use. They're perfect for pocket charts but you can, of course, adhere them with sticky tack, clips, double-sided foam strips, magnets, etc. to the locations you need. Signs include: Mathematics Science Social Studies English Language Arts Health Phys. Ed. Art Band Orchestra Chorus Lunch Read Alo
Preview of 6th Grade Morning Math Work (and a little ELA, too!) Week #5

6th Grade Morning Math Work (and a little ELA, too!) Week #5

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AlwaysLearning
This resource contains daily practice for each morning of the week, culminating in a 10 question quiz on Friday. As a review, this fifth week contains a few skills from 5th grade, as well. Answer keys 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 6th Grade Morning Math Work (and a little ELA, too!) We
Preview of Find Someone Who....Knows the Iroquois Game!

Find Someone Who....Knows the Iroquois Game!

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AlwaysLearning
This Iroquois review game is a cooperative and engaging activity which be used as a review before an 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. Full instructions and answer key are included. Alw
Preview of Frightful's Mountain Vocabulary Quizzes

Frightful's Mountain Vocabulary Quizzes

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These four quizzes are for the novel Frightful's Mountain, written by Jean Craighead George. Vocabulary selected is similar to that in the Engageny resources. The quizzes are split between Chapters 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, and 16-19. For each quiz, there are word banks of 15 words, and 12 definitions that the students need to match to a word. There are some distractors to help ensure the students are not guessing. There is also an answer key for all four quizzes, in case you wish to have the student
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I'm now in my 22nd year of teaching and have taught sixth grade for 13 years, after nine years at 4th grade. Middle school is the best!

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Was included in Circle of Excellence three times during undergraduate experience. Finalist for Elementary Education Undergraduate of the Year, as a (very) mature student.

My own education history

Graduated summa cum laude from Buffalo State College as an adult non-traditional student. Received M.Ed in 2006.

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Still loving the actual art and science of teaching. Nothing compares to that moment when a student's eyes light up and the 'aha' appears! !