TPT
Total:
$0.00
Evil Math Wizard Banner

Evil Math Wizard

Rated 4.95 out of 5, based on 12334 reviews
3,595 Followers
Texas, United States
About the store
My math mission - Inspiring success for all students through deep-thinking, real-life, and applicable activities! Let's make math fun together!
Read more

All resources

Preview of Area and Perimeter Task Cards Deep Thinking Real Life

Area and Perimeter Task Cards Deep Thinking Real Life

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
Preview of Radius, Diameter, Circumference of a circle Activity Discovery

Radius, Diameter, Circumference of a circle Activity Discovery

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
Preview of Multiplying Fractions Task Cards - Deep Thinking and Real Life

Multiplying Fractions Task Cards - Deep Thinking and Real Life

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
Preview of Area and Perimeter Metric Task Cards - Real Life Word Problems

Area and Perimeter Metric Task Cards - Real Life Word Problems

** 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
Preview of Capacity Activity Kit US Customary/Metrics - Common Core Aligned

Capacity Activity Kit US Customary/Metrics - Common Core Aligned

This complete 98 page kit includes activities (3 games, 2 hands-on centers, 1 worksheet, 22 task cards, links to internet resources, and visuals for bulletin boards and math journals) for everything you need to teach capacity/liquid volume, with US customary and metrics. Note: Both US Customary/Imperial and Metrics are used, though Customary is emphasized. What is included?Capacity PDF File Contents: Visual representations appropriate for bulletin boards, journals, etc (b&w and color)I Have… Wh
Preview of Math Exit Tickets Slips Mini Assessments All 4th grade common core standards

Math Exit Tickets Slips Mini Assessments All 4th grade common core standards

How can I use this product?This set includes four questions for every math 4th grade common core standard: approaching, two meeting, and exceeding. You can quickly gauge your learners progress, before, during, or after completing your lesson. What is included?ZIP file: • one pdf file (two tests on a page) for each standard, so it's easily to print the one you need • answer key file • tracking sheet so you can see how your class is doing How is this different from other similar TPT products?This
Preview of Circumference Craftivity -  Exploring Radius, Diameter & Circumference

Circumference Craftivity - Exploring Radius, Diameter & Circumference

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
Preview of 3rd grade Interactive Math Notebook Dictionary Journal Common Core Aligned

3rd grade Interactive Math Notebook Dictionary Journal Common Core Aligned

Math dictionaries, notebooks, journals help students keep track of vocabulary, concepts, and ideas, as well as making it easy for them to be responsible for their learning and provide a showpiece for parents. Also a dictionary makes it easy for student to review key concepts for testing. This dictionary contains blank pages from A-Z, as well as 24 ready-to-print black and white foldables to glue in, covering these common core topics: patterns, rounding, multiplying by 10 and 100, fact families,
Preview of Dividing Fractions Task Cards Deep Thinking Real Life Word Problems

Dividing Fractions Task Cards Deep Thinking Real Life Word Problems

Want a convenient way to encourage deep thinking to really understand dividing fractions? The 20 task cards use real life dividing fraction problems. Your students don't need to know the algorithm, but need to be able to think about fractions. Easy to use, just print and go! If you would like the Google version of this resource, 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. Students can do two a day for a whole
Preview of Math Exit Tickets Slips Mini Assessments All 5th grade common core standards

Math Exit Tickets Slips Mini Assessments All 5th grade common core standards

How can I use this product?This set includes four questions for every math 5th grade common core standard: approaching, two meeting, and exceeding. You can quickly gauge your learners progress, before, during, or after completing your lesson. What is included?ZIP file: • one pdf file (two tests on a page) for each standard, so it's easily to print the one you need • answer key file • tracking sheet so you can see how your class is doing How is this different from other similar TPT products?This
Preview of 2.NBT.5 Adding and Subtracting Task Cards - Farm Animals

2.NBT.5 Adding and Subtracting Task Cards - Farm Animals

24 Adding and Subtracting Task Cards - This set of farm animal task cards give your students more experience solving word problems. Perfect for CC standard 2.NBT.5. The answer sheets include a cover to make a handy booklet. How can I use this product?This set of task cards can be used for a math center. I have used these as prompts for their math journal or as a whole group activity. How is this different from other task cards?I include an answer sheet that lets your students answer in four dif
Preview of Measurement Activities from non-standard to standard length measuring

Measurement Activities from non-standard to standard length measuring

This complete kit of (27 pages) includes seven activities for everything you need to introduce non-standard unit measuring and then transition your students to standard length measuring, with US customary and metrics. How can I use this product?Really helps solidify the concept through hands-on activities, games, and centers. Most of the measurement activities are most appropriate for second grade. First graders can certainly use the non-standard activities and third graders can use all of them
Preview of Circumference Task Cards - Deep Thinking, Real Life, and Applicable

Circumference Task Cards - Deep Thinking, Real Life, and Applicable

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
Preview of FREE - Survey for students to assess their teacher - teacher evaluation form

FREE - Survey for students to assess their teacher - teacher evaluation form

This is a simple two page survey for your students to use to help you improve your class. Perfect for an end of year activity. NOTE: Both pages are in the thumbnails. How can I use this product? After I have handed out to my students (anonymously), I use the information to improve my skills as a teacher. What is included? The 3 page PDF file contains: • Cover page/notes/copyright info/teacher notes (2 pages) • 2 page survey (20 questions to rate, and three open-ended questions) Sample questi
Preview of I Have, Who Has Game with Geometry Terms

I Have, Who Has Game with Geometry Terms

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
Preview of Common Core Math Assessment - Gr 2 Back to School Snapshot -  Editable

Common Core Math Assessment - Gr 2 Back to School Snapshot - Editable

** NOW FULLY EDITABLE ** How can I use this product?Within the first week or so, use this snapshot (formative assessment) to assess your incoming students to see what they retained from last year. It assesses your 2nd graders against the 1st grade math standards so you can see what they remember and what you need to review. There is also a snapshot for all the 2nd grade common core standards for you to briefly check in pre/post or give it at the beginning or end of the year as well. Tracking s
Preview of Common Core Math Assessment - Gr 4 Back to School Snapshot -  Editable

Common Core Math Assessment - Gr 4 Back to School Snapshot - Editable

** NOW FULLY EDITABLE ** How can I use this product?Within the first week or so, use this snapshot (formative assessment) to assess your incoming students to see what they retained from last year. It assesses your 4th graders against the 3rd grade math standards so you can see what they remember and what you need to review. There is also a snapshot for ALL the 4th grade common core standards for you to briefly check in pre/post or give it at the beginning or end of the year as well. Tracking sh
Preview of Common Core Math Assessment - Gr 3 Back to School Snapshot -  Editable

Common Core Math Assessment - Gr 3 Back to School Snapshot - Editable

** NOW FULLY EDITABLE ** How can I use this product?Within the first week or so, use this snapshot (formative assessment) to assess your incoming students to see what they retained from last year. It assesses your 3rd graders against the 2nd grade math standards so you can see what they remember and what you need to review. There is also a snapshot for ALL the 3rd grade common core standards for you to briefly check in pre/post or give it at the beginning or end of the year as well. Tracking s
Preview of Common Core Math Assessment - Gr 5 Back to School Snapshot -  Editable

Common Core Math Assessment - Gr 5 Back to School Snapshot - Editable

** NOW FULLY EDITABLE ** How can I use this product?Within the first week or so, use this snapshot (formative assessment) to assess your incoming students to see what they retained from last year. It assesses your 5th graders against the 4th grade math standards so you can see what they remember and what you need to review. There is also a snapshot for ALL the 5th grade common core standards for you to briefly check in pre/post or give it at the beginning or end of the year as well. Tracking sh
Preview of Measuring Length Centres: From non-standard to standard - Metrics Only

Measuring Length Centres: From non-standard to standard - Metrics Only

This complete 25 page file includes seven activities for everything you need to introduce non-standard unit measuring and then transition your students to standard length measuring, with metrics. How can I use this product?Really helps solidify the concept through hands-on activities, games, and centres. Most of the activities are most appropriate for second grade. First graders can certainly use the non-standard activities and third graders can use all of them for review. What is included?The P
Showing 1-20 of 66 results

About the store

Experience

My math mission - Inspiring success for all students through deep-thinking, real-life, and applicable activities! Let's make math fun together!

Teaching style

I love to make math engaging through real life applications. Every math topic can usually be taught through projects and problem solving. My goal is for my students to be able to think, collaborate, and communicate. While I don't teach to the test, I cover the Common Core Standards, which I fully support.

Awards & shining teacher moments

School Teacher of the Year 2023 Elementary Economics Teacher of the Year 2014 District Curriculum Management Team Member 2012-2014 DistrictTeacher of the Year 2007

My own education history

Masters of Arts, Curriculum and Learning 2012 Bachelors of Arts, Communications 1989

Additional biographical information

<a href="http://www.evilmathwizard.com">Please follow my blog for updates: www.evilmathwizard.com</a> <br /><a href="mailto:deirdre@evilmathwizard.com">Questions? Please email</a>