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These 15 estimation and rounding word problem task cards will build not only your students’ word problem solving skills, but also their addition, subtraction, rounding and estimation skills. Each card requires students to read the word problem and either add or subtract and round to estimate the correct answer. This pack includes: • 15 Word Problem Task Cards that require rounding and estimation • Student Response Sheet • Answer Key :) Skills covered in the task cards include: • Word Proble

Problem-based learning activities, like this one, encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, promote depth and complexity, and create an opportunity for students to make real-world connections, thus making learning more meaningful (and interesting). In this activity, students will have to apply their understanding of area and perimeter to design a zoo (meeting specific criteria).

This resource includes: o Station Synopses and Pictures (for helpful set-up of stations) o Materials List o 7 Station Identification Cards (with Title and Materials Labeled) o 7 Station Direction Cards o Student Observation Chart These stations were designed to provide quick, simple activities that would help students gain first-hand experience seeing both kinetic and potential energy. Station 1/Racers – Students will “race” a matchbox car down a ramp into an empty bowl or milk carton. When

Function tables use input and output numbers that follow a pattern or rule. Students will need to utilize the information given in each table to determine the missing number(s) and identify the rule each table follows. Once they’ve had a chance to practice, students can show what they know about number patterns by completing the Number Sentences Independent Practice assignment. Includes: 23 Function Table Cards (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) 1 Fun

16 word problem task cards and 2 tiered correlating activities All 16 problems are multistep and cover addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, money/decimals, and time. The activities included are tiered so that you can assign students the activity needed to challenge them at an appropriate level. Task 1 - solve and sort (match the solution card to the word problem card) Task 2 - solve and identify all steps to the solution (students check off the mathematical operations used in ea

ITEMS INCLUDED IN PACK: 1. 15 task cards on reading and analyzing charts and graphs  These 15 task cards were designed to help students practice reading various types of charts and graphs. Each task card has a different graph and corresponding set of 3 to 5 math questions. Students will be required to analyze the information presented on the graph and answer the questions using math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The questions and graphs vary in diffic

Need a new way to challenge your students when reviewing place value, rounding, and decimals? Well, this is it!  These 3 activities incorporate higher-level thinking skills with the use of manipulatives, cooperative learning, reading charts and graphs, and independent practice. Students will have to follow instructions and read carefully in order to complete each of the activities. Check out the images to preview the activities! All common core standards, directions, and applicable answer

These 20 task cards will build not only your students’ addition skills, but also their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will enjoy placing the manipulative number tiles on the puzzle cards in their attempts at solving the problems. These puzzle task cards are sure to be a fun challenge for students who may need enrichment. However, they’re also a great tool to use to engage students in remediation. A very versatile product :) This pack includes: • 20 task cards featuri

This activity will provide great practice and review for fact families. Students have to analyze the set of numbers provided, decide which one does not belong, and then list the multiplication and division fact for the family.

These cards will help allow your students to practice solving addition and subtraction word problems at their readiness levels. Two tiers of word problems are provided in the packet - a basic one-step set of 12 cards and a more challenging multistep set of 12 cards. The answer keys are also included in the pack.

Here’s an easy way to incorporate a little more extension or review of number patterns. Each task card starts a number pattern. Students are tasked with completing the next 3 numbers of the pattern and, depending on the level of your students, determining the type of pattern used. Two Student Response Sheets have been included in order for you to differentiate the activity to meet the needs of your students. One simply has the student complete the next 3 numbers of the pattern, while the o

This pack includes: • 25 task cards and a cover card *Each task card lists clues (or criteria) for a number. Students must choose from a list of 5 numbers which one(s) fit the specified clues. *Since many of the cards have more than one correct answer, students must use their logic and reasoning skills to filter through the information presented in order to find all possible answers. • Student Response Sheet • Answer key :)

This product was created as a resource to assist in the practice and review of measuring radius, diameter, circumference of circles. It’s also great practice for identifying parts of a circle (vocabulary). Includes: 16 task cards Student Response Sheet Answer Key Great uses for these cards: math station walk-about class activity test review early-finisher task Thanks so much! :)

These cards were designed to challenge various learning levels in a typical classroom. Both below/on grade-level learners and above grade-level learners will have to work hard to apply their knowledge of elapsed time with these sets of task cards. Both sets of cards purposefully have the same look. Therefore, students of different ability levels could be working side-by-side and think they have the same assignment, when, in reality, they will both be working at their appropriate learning lev

This pack includes 3 activities to help your students practice their place value skills. Beyond typical worksheets, these 3 activities will have your students actively involved in the learning process. Included in the pack are: Place Value I Spy Place Value Bingo Place Value Task Cards Each activity is aligned to the common core standards and includes a lesson plan. **Please note that these activities are part of a larger pack entitled "Common Core Math Movement and Manipulatives Pa

The perfect activity to practice using fact families. The activities are tiered so that students will be challenged at the appropriate level. Students will remain engaged as they play the game and learn more about how to use fact families.

These puzzles are a great way to practice multiplication! They're easy to use and fun for your students! Multiple uses include: math center, remediation, take-home practice, early-finisher activity, etc. Just be sure to print 2 of each page so you can keep one as the answer key :)

We all have students who are ready to move to the next level. These 20 task cards are the perfect match for those students who are ready to move beyond the mundane worksheet or review activity. The cards are designed to challenge students by requiring them to apply mathematical knowledge yet allow them the freedom to develop problems based on their own evaluation of what the task card is asking. Skills incorporated into task cards include: multi-step word problems (addition, subtraction, mu

These activities will help your students have a better understanding of addition and subtraction (with and without regrouping), as well as recognize even and odd numbers. Students will first have to solve the addition/subtraction problems, and then color the even or odd-numbered path from the starting line to the finish line. A plan listing the varied uses of the activities is also included, as well as the answer keys. :)

Students can exhibit their math knowledge by choosing an option from the menu. The product choices allow them to use their imagination and creativity along with showcasing their content knowledge. It's a great way to maintain students' interest and motivation!