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Student Created Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Sets 1-9: Big Bundle for Addition and Subtraction These mad-lib type word problems allow students to create their own word problems within given structure. Differentiation is easy when each group has their own directions (example – single digit numbers; decimals; up to 120 etc.). Please see the Preview! This 240+ page big-bundle includes nine CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction) –addition and subtrac

Student Created CGI Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Multiplication and Division - BUNDLEPlease see the preview. Sample conversations heard around the room after students work on word problems created by their peers: “Hey Cameron – I got the problem you made today. That was hard! Have you done mine yet?” “Mrs. Shelley – can I try a challenge problem like Austin made?” “This problem is just like mine except he had dogs.” “5 more minutes? I’m not done! Please, please, please can we have t

Tape Diagram Addition and Subtraction Task Cards- BUNDLEPlease see the preview. These addition and subtraction task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Odd numbered cards contain no composing/decomposing of tens; while al

Math Tile Place Value Game SUPER BUNDLE - 13 Sets of Place Value Games! 1300+ pages...This super-bundle combines four Bundles of Math Tile Place Value Games (Base Ten, Mystery, Identify, and Words). The price will go up if more games are added to this bundle. If you already own it – just download again! These boards are similar to the number tile games seen in Marcy Cook and Envision Math series. I needed more variety for larger classes, and more practice on a single skill, so I created them

Math Tile MYSTERY Clues Place Value BUNDLE Please see the preview for this and all the elements of the Super Bundle. This bundle includes the three, four, five and six digit versions of this game, also sold separately. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. A printable page with digit squares is included, but I prefer the durable number tiles by Eureka. Each Math Tile Game Includes 1. 32 Boards in full color 2. 32 Print friendly boards 3. 32 Answer pag

Math Tile Multiplication Game BUNDLEPlease see the preview for this, and all the elements found in the Bundle. What student doesn’t benefit from extra multiplication practice? These games are fun and deceptively challenging at the same time. One student said, “This doesn’t feel like school, it’s like we just had fun ll day.” When my students play these tile games, I see them excitedly digging in to challenges. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. Thi

Mystery Word Addition and Subtraction BUNDLE of 4 Math Tiles GamesPlease see the Preview. Also see each problem type from the bundle in the Mystery Word Addition & Subtraction Sampler. When my students play these tile games, I see them excitedly digging into challenges. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. This makes the game self-correcting and spurs great math discussions about why a tile can only work in one place. After all 10 digits are placed,

BUNDLE: STUDENT CREATED Multi-step Word Problem Sentence Stems (Mad-lib style) See what other people are saying about my Student Created Word Problems: · I love the way you were very specific and gave them many directions/examples so that they are able to complete the task cards on their own. They will most likely get them done and be proud of their work! This is great! Thank You!! · These frames are a MUST for any 3rd grade classroom. My kids referred to them over and over again, and are sti

Bundle Sets 1-14 Easy Read 2-digit Addition Subtraction Word Problem Task Cards using number digits and word form, featuring Blend Words. Finally, word problems that focus on math, not decoding! Each card features a consonant blend (sl, fl, gl etc.). Any words that could be tricky are placed in the title of the card for peers to help each other. Please see the preview Each Task Card Set in the Easy Read 2-digit Add/Subtract Bundle includes • 32 Full Color Cards • 32 Print Friendly cards • Each

Tape Diagram Mini-Bundle 3-digit Task Cards (Sets 12, 13, 14 and 15) Addition and Subtraction Tape diagrams are a beautifully simple way to show part/part/whole relationships in addition and subtraction. They lay a foundation for quick models to be used in upper-level math too. If you google Tape Diagram images, you’ll find my first Tape Diagram Bundle which focused on word problems. This is Sets 12-15 of the Tape Diagram Bundle 2, which focuses on 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction

Easy Read Addition and Subtraction within 20; Bundle of 10 sets of Task Cards featuring Magic e (CVCe) wordsHave you been frustrated by word problems that were too difficult for your students to decode independently? Some of the math problems were reading assessments in disguise – UGH! They were not giving me a true sense of my students’ abilities to add and subtract. These EASY READ word problems were made specifically for my students with language and reading difficulties. There are 78 Magic

Tape Diagram BUNDLE 2: 8 sets of task cards using 2-digit and 3-digit Addition and Subtraction Tape diagrams are a beautifully simple way to show part/part/whole relationships in addition and subtraction. They lay a foundation for quick models to be used in upper-level math too. If you google Tape Diagram images, you’ll find my first Tape Diagram Bundle which focused on word problems. This Tape Diagram Bundle 2 focuses on 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction without words. Please see

Tape Diagram Mini-Bundle 2-digit Task Cards (Sets 8, 9, 10 and 11) Addition and Subtraction Tape diagrams are a beautifully simple way to show part/part/whole relationships in addition and subtraction. They lay a foundation for quick models to be used in upper-level math too. If you google Tape Diagram images, you’ll find my first Tape Diagram Bundle which focused on word problems. This is Sets 8-11 of the Tape Diagram Bundle 2, which focuses on 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction w