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 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
Expressions has been identified as one of the four critical areas within the new CCSS for sixth grade, so get your students ready with this comprehensive review of 6.EE.1-4! This packet can be used to review whole-class or in small group. It also lends itself perfectly to an assessment of their knowledge. The standard for each question can be found in the margin so you will see instantly where students may need further support. Students will review:
* writing and evaluating expressions invol
These printable tape diagram 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 assessment after tea
Six 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, for a total of seven resources. 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 cle
This freebie Expressions resource can be used as an assessment, a teaching tool, as a quick small group review, or in a center with the answer key providing a self-check. The standard for each question can be found in the margin so you will see instantly where students may need further support. Students will review:
★ writing and evaluating expressions involving exponents
★ writing, reading, and evaluating expressions in which letters
stand for numbers, including those wit
This printable lesson and practice in understanding order of operations (PEMDAS) will help reinforce your own lessons in Operations and Algebraic Thinking, as well as prepare your students for their state tests. This resource is aligned with CCSS 5.OA.A.1 and 6.EE.A.2.C and clarifies how to use the order of operations to correctly evaluate expressions and equations. You can use this product as:
* small group lessons to focus instruction
* use on an Interwrite board as a whole-group lesson
* ce
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