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This packet is aligned with the CCSS and clearly explains three multiplication strategies that fifth grade students can use for two-digit multiplication. The strategies explained are: 1. FOIL (AKA Break-Apart Method) 2. Area Model (AKA Box Method) 3. Standard Algorithm This is a three-page packet with easy to read text that is appropriate for fifth grade students. Color text is utilized to make steps clear. This is perfect as a beginning-of-the-year review of multiplication strategies. Pair w

This chart shows the difference between Theme and Main Idea and connects them with the concept that they are both about "getting the message." Each has examples of texts that use either a theme or a main idea. This chart is formatted for regular 8.5x11 printer paper, but can be sized up or down easily for your purposes.

This resource can be used as a poster or a handout for students to look back at or to insert into an interactive math notebook. The poem describes the steps for doing the standard subtraction algorithm with or without regrouping. The poem is catchy and easier remember and I find my students using independently with ease! Each stanza is accompanied by an example and one "You try to it" question.

This resource is invaluable for students working on factoring large numbers! Knowing divisibility rules for the numbers two (2) through ten (10) makes factoring numbers much easier! This resource can be printed and laminated as a poster or you can make copies for students to add to their math notebooks.