Evil Math Wizard

I created this set of 40 task cards because I noticed my students needed a lot more experience with using arrays or area models to solve multiplying fraction problems. These tasks cards take students from basic arrays of whole numbers x whole numbers, to mixed numbers x fractions to story problems. Different levels to help you differentiate. Please check out the Preview to view most of this resource. If you are looking for a Google ready version of these task cards, click here. How can I use t

Want a convenient way to encourage deep thinking as per Common Core as well as some engaging math activities? The 20 area and perimeter task cards use real life problems about rectangles. If you are looking for digital area and perimeter virtual manipulatives to help you teach remotely, click here. How can I use this product?The cards can be used as a math center. I have used these as prompts for their math journal or in a Scoot game. Students can do two a day for a whole week. How is this p

This hands-on cooperative activity is a great way to introduce parts of a circle. How can I use this product?Using simple paper clips, partners work together and discover the ratios between radius, circumference, and diameter by seeing patterns. Fun, creative activity that also encourages teamwork and cooperation. It's a good math center as well. What is included?1 pdf file with: * 2 pages of complete instructions * 1 page of a student log sheet * 1 answer key See a blog post that shows stude

This set of 28 task cards will help your students with estimating and figuring our percents using real life ads. Perfect for math centers or activities. The Answer Key explains a way to figure out the percent answers through estimating, so you can give your students the answer key for a convenient self-correcting math center. I created these for my group of advanced 5th graders, but perfect for 6.RP.A.3 How can I use this product?I have used task cards as a math center, journal prompts, whole cl

Using the three square paper rectangle, students fold and bend (along the creases) to match the puzzle shapes. Great for growth mindset, introducing polygons, and a no-tech puzzle for family math night or for a quick math center for early finishers. Note: The Preview shows most of this fun resource! How can I use this product?This can be a fun whole class activity, either on your shared screen or printed. But I also include instructions for self-guided center. Would be an awesome Family Math Nig

Want a convenient way to encourage deep thinking so your students really understand how to use multiplying fractions in real life? The 20 task cards use real life multiplying fractions problems. Perfect for math centers. One of my best sellers! If you are looking for a Google/ Distance Learning/Digital version, click here. How can I use this product?This set of multiplying fraction task cards can be used as a math center. I have used these as prompts for their math journal or as a Scoot game (f

A 32 set of I have … What Time Is Angles Cards for a fun whole class game. Given the complementary or supplementary angle, students need to figure out the matching pair. For example, "I have 35 degrees, who has the complementary angle?" How can I use this product?I have used these as a warm-up activity before we start math time. Or when I need something to fill a couple of minutes. Can also be used as a math center. Please note that each card has a picture of supplementary and complementary an

** Adapted from my Best Seller ** Want a convenient way to encourage deep thinking and learn essential applicable area skills? The 12 area and perimeter task cards use real life problems. Please note that all questions are about rectangles. The questions are exactly the same as my Area and Perimeter Best Seller, only with metric measurements. How can I use this product?The cards can be used as a math center. I have used these as prompts for their math journal or in a Scoot game. Students can do

This PDF contains five magic tricks that uses simple materials: Calculator, pencil/paper, two decks of cards, 20 coins, small bowl, 5 dice, two envelopes. How can I use this product?I have used these tricks to introduce a lesson as well as taught these tricks to students to share during Family Math Night. They are fun and cause follow-up discussions on how they are made as well as how to make up your own. What is included?These common tricks are readily available on a variety of places on the in

Want to introduce the relationships between radius, diameter, and circumference in a hands-on artful activity? Then check out these two activities that help students become familiar with compasses to draw circles, as well as see the relationship between radius and circumference. How can I use this product?These activities can be used as a whole class activity, small groups/partners, as well as a math center. I also had this set up at as Family Math Night Center. The results can be put on a bulle

Supply and Demand is demonstrated in these five worksheets, using a Dog Walking Business. Financial literacy is a great math skill and these think sheets (worksheets) guide students to discover supply and demand. Demonstrates a real life example of coordinate graphing. How can I use this product?I have used this as a quick mini-lesson. I made copies for each table group and we work through the sheets together, while I model it on my document camera. The last sheets require them to think togeth

I noticed that my 5th grade students needed some more experience with multiplying fractions using arrays or area models, and since I had a wide range of learners I created this set of 40 area model Google ready task cards to start at a beginning level and then slowly working up to an advanced level so I could have different students start at different places. Perseverance is required! Students can answer directly onto the Google slide or write down their answers on the included recording sheet.

Students have a blast coloring decimal grids (tenths and hundredths) to match the decimal place value. They also get to design their own decimal grids and figure out the matching decimal values. I have used these in my class and it was a definite hit. I also had another teacher and class try them out and they found it easy to understand as well as engaging. These decimal puzzles encourage students to visualize decimals and see the relationship between decimals and percents. How can I use this pr

After putting teams in groups of 3-4, each group will plan a family movie night by choosing movies, creating employee schedules, and setting up a snack bar. When they are ready for the big event, you will randomly draw "situation" cards to see how well each team does. The cards have scenarios that will affect their plan, such as the weather is stormy, so sales are 1/2 of what you planned. NOTE: Simulation uses United States currency. How can I use this product?It can be used as a week (or more)

These 30 decimal (tenths to thousandths) sheets can be used to reinforce, review, and challenge decimal knowledge. The collection progresses from basic tenths to challenging thousandths. Each sheet reviews the following: * adding and subtracting decimals * saying decimals * converting decimals to fractions * expanding decimals * multiplying and dividing decimals by 10s, 100s, or 1000s * rounding decimals * placing them on a number line * ordering them Each page also has a "think about it" challe

This is a money saving collection of two sets of task cards for a total of 40 cards, click on each one to see a preview: * 20 Multiplying Fraction Task Cards ($4.25 value) * 20 Dividing Fraction Task Cards ($4.25 value) How do I connect with Evil Math Wizard?Be sure to follow my TPT store to receive notifications of new products and upcoming sales. New products are always 50% for the first 24 hours, so it pays to follow my store. To save more money, please leave feedback to earn TPT credits.

I know it's hard to keep your students engaged on Zoom. I have found that math games really help keep their attention. How can I use this product?Download the 18 games to your Google drive. Or copy the PPT files to your MS Teams. Read through the instructions. Choose the games you want to try (two are for groups with the teacher leading, others are for groups of up to four, and two are for one-on-one with a teacher and student, though can be adapted for two teams). Open the game on Google Slide

These task cards use real life situations to understand circumference as well as encourage problem solving and deeper thinking. Perfect for 4.OA.5. How can I use this product?The 12 task cards are designed to be a math center. I have used these as prompts for their math journal. One card needs students to have cans, rulers, and string. Students can do two a day for a whole week. What is included?1 pdf file with 10 pages * 3 pages of cover/copyright info/standards * 3 pages with four circumferen

How can I use this product?This I Have, Who Has game is a fun way for your class to review math geometry terms. The game is engaging, and helps with test prep, listening, fluency, mental math, and cooperation. I use these to start the math class. What is included?This game pack includes 37 cards with geometry terms: 2D, Acute Angle, Area, Circle, Circumference, Compass, Congruent, Diameter, Equilateral triangle, Heptagon, Hexagon, Horizontal Line, Intersecting Lines, Kite, Line Segment, Line, O

Want an interactive and online way to teach your students how to multiply fractions by a fraction? This distance learning path or tour book is perfect for guiding your students step by step, using concepts and problem-solving. The tour books encourage students to look for patterns to see if they can figure out the standard algorithm first. Along with looking for patterns, other concepts covered are: definition of a fraction, equal parts and equal groups, mixed numbers, area models/arrays, impro