Classact5

Rated 4.93 out of 5, based on 15 reviews

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Fayetteille, North Carolina, United States

About the store

20+ years of teaching, mostly 4th and 5th grade. But I have also taught 3rd and 1st grades and in the BSEP program for the US Army.

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Many students do not find multiplying and dividing fractions difficult, but they struggle when it comes to knowing WHEN to multiply or divide. These mini-lessons and task cards focus on the situations in the story problems and how to determine the correct operation. Students will read the problems, determine the operation, and indicate why the operation is appropriate. Making them focus on the WHY of the operation will help them make the correct choices in their classwork and assessments.

4th - 5th

Fractions

Firecracker Fraction Review

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In this SmartBoard activity, each page has a group of fractions scattered randomly around a shape. Students must find the fractions that meet the criteria stated in the shape. After they have studied the page for 1 minute, they touch the fuse of the firecracker. They then touch as many fractions as they can that meet the criteria. If they are correct, a clown appears. Incorrect answers are marked with a "boom". The firecracker will go off in 30 seconds. Criteria listed include: equivalen

3rd - 5th

Fractions

Improper to Mixed

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Classact5

Add fractions with like denominators to create improper fractions. Drag fraction pieces to illustrate changing improper fractions to mixed numbers.

3rd - 5th

Fractions

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About the store

Experience

20+ years of teaching, mostly 4th and 5th grade. But I have also taught 3rd and 1st grades and in the BSEP program for the US Army.

Teaching style

Very eclectic. I will use every trick I can think of, including singing, dancing, and cooking to help my students learn.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I was Teacher of the Year at Aberdeen (NC) Elementary School, a PAEMST nominee, and was nominatd for a Golden Apple Award and a Carolina Hurricane Outstanding Teacher nominee.

My own education history

I received a BSEd degree from Mansfield University of PA. I also hold a certificate for teaching the academically gifted.

Additional biographical information

My hobbies include reading, reading on the beach, taking care of our three dogs and 2 cats, and participating with an 18th Century Living History group.