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Area models using base ten blocks can be used to represent multiplication and division of decimals and whole numbers. Practice the skills required of the Common Core and Texas TEKS math standards to use multiple representations of multiplication and division with this task card set. This set of task cards includes: 20 different base ten model cards to improve student understanding of how place value relates to multiplication and division.Interactive notebook pages to help you introduce area mod

Are your students struggling with partial quotients division? This set of task cards provides scaffolded practice for solving 3-digit dividend by 1-digit divisor division problems using partial quotients method. What is included?36 total task cards at 6 levels of difficulty (6 cards at each level)teacher guide to help you get set upa recording sheetan optional game board full answer keysCheck out the preview to see everything!How does it work?Level A includes most of the partial quotient divi

Use this set of 20 real-world word problems about adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators to make an engaging math center for your students! Students need a lot of practice when mastering addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators, so grab this resource. The word problems use both fractions and mixed numbers. Some problems require regrouping. To help keep your students engaged, a game board and a spinner are also included to use with the task cards. A re

Have you heard of numberless word problems? Using numberless word problems is great way to change your students' thinking about problem solving and help them become resilient problem solvers! This set of 10 numberless word problems will help engage your students in mathematical discussion over single-step and two-step whole number multiplication and division problems. Multiplication problems are up to 3-digit by 2-digit and the division problems are up to 4-digit dividends and 2-digit divisor

Practice interpreting multiplication and division word problems with this set of 20 paired task cards. These word problems are written in a purposeful way to teach your students how to differentiate between multiplication or division scenarios. All the questions are with in 4-digit by 1-digit multiplication or 4-digit by 1-digit division. Take a look at the preview to see how the problems are intentional paired with similar scenarios and the same numbers to encourage students to use solid stra

Introduce and practice modeling fraction addition and subtraction with this complete interactive notebook set. The mini book introduces and illustrates using area models, set models, number lines, and strip diagrams or bar models. Also included are two practice activities that will fit perfectly in your students' composition notebooks or math journals. A four question formative assessment in test prep format assesses how your students apply their newly learned skills. Use your lesson time

Introduce adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator with this notebook set that aligns to the Texas TEKS and Common Core fifth grade math standards. All pieces are designed to fit perfectly in your students' notebooks or composition books and include a comic strip, a problem solving practice activity, and a four question, test-prep style formative assessment. Check out the preview to see everything included!Comic book style notes4 problem solving

Master interpreting word problems with addition and subtraction of decimals in joining and removing scenarios with this numberless word problems card set! Have you heard of numberless word problems? Using numberless word problems is great way to change your students' thinking about problem solving and help them become resilient problem solvers! This set of 10 numberless word problems will help engage your students in mathematical discussion using joining and removing addition and subtraction s

Models of decimal multiplication include area models, repeated addition, and partial products. In this math center, students will match a variety of multiplication models to numeric expressions and products. The models used include base ten area models, rectangular area models, 100s grid models, repeated addition models, and partial products grids. An extension activity guiding students through the process of evaluating using partial products is included. The teacher guide gives you ideas o

Develop an understanding of division and division algorithms with this tabbed mini book. Topics covered include: arrays and area models, the standard algorithm of long division, the alternative algorithm of partial quotients, interpreting the remainder, and the estimation of quotients using compatible numbers. This set of notes and activities is aligned to TEKS 4.4E, TEKS 4.4F, TEKS 4.4G and 4.4H!This set includes: ► Division tabbed mini-book ► Long division and partial quotients practice activ

Introduce and practice regrouping with fractions and mixed numbers while adding with this notebook set that aligns to the Texas TEKS and Common Core fifth grade math standards. Use models, decomposing fractions, and algorithm to add and regroup (carry) with fractions with like and unlike denominators. All pieces are designed to fit perfectly in your students' notebooks or composition books and include a mini book, a problem solving practice activity, and a five question, test-prep style format

Introduce the models used to represent decimal multiplication with this notebook set that aligns to the Texas TEKS and Common Core fifth grade math standards. The models include area models, base ten models, 100s grid models, number lines, and repeated addition. Flip book2 practice activities5-question quizGoogle Slides digital version for distance learning or paperless classrooms!All pieces are designed to fit perfectly in your students' notebooks or composition books and include a flip book,

Introduce, practice and assess decimal division using the algorithm with this interactive notebook set. Use problem solving skills to determine that a situation is division and how to set up a decimal division problem. This resource includes a mini book, two practice activities, and a four problem formative, test prep style, assessment. All of the activities are designed to be low prep and fit perfectly in your students notebooks or composition books. Check out the preview to see everything

Review the multiplication algorithm and apply it to multiplying decimal numbers to the hundredths place with this interactive notebooks set that includes a mini book, two practice activities, and a test prep style assessment. Use your lesson time wisely with this low prep notebook activity. All pieces are designed to fit neatly into your students' interactive notebooks and are jam-packed with info to minimize copying, cutting, folding, and gluing so that you can make the most of your prep and i

Introduce and practice fraction subtraction with regrouping with this notebook set that aligns to the Texas TEKS and Common Core fifth grade math standards. Use models, decomposing fractions, and algorithm to subtract fractions and regroup or borrow with fractions with like and unlike denominators. All pieces are designed to fit perfectly in your students' notebooks or composition books and include a mini book, a problem solving practice activity, and a four question, test-prep style formative

Review the multiplication algorithm and apply it to multiplying whole numbers with this interactive notebooks set that includes a mini book, two practice activities, and a test prep style assessment. Use your lesson time wisely with this low prep notebook activity. All pieces are designed to fit neatly into your students' interactive notebooks and are jam-packed with info to minimize copying, cutting, folding, and gluing so that you can make the most of your prep and instructional time. Check

Begin your order of operations unit with this math task card activity created specifically with beginners in mind! This set includes mixed operations with whole numbers but no exponents or grouping symbols. The numbers have been carefully selected for each problem so that the students must use order of operations to solve the problems. The numbers look "friendly" when solved in the wrong order so that you can be assured that your students are truly using order of operations to solve the probl

This math center game has students practice creating algebraic expressions from expressions in word form. The phrases use a wide variety of vocabulary to allow students to become familiar with many ways of wording. Look at the cards in the preview to see the multiple phasing of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division expressions! For example, a student is asked to write algebraic expressions for subtraction from phrases using the following wording: *subtract from *remove from *minu

Develop an understanding of multiplication and multiplication algorithms with this tabbed mini book. Topics covered include: arrays and area models, standard algorith with up to 4-digits x 1-digit, standard algorithm with 2-digit x 2-digit, the alternative algorithm of partial products, and the estimation of multiplication using rounding. Perfect squares within 15 by 15 and multiplication by 10 and 100 are also covered. This set of notes and activities is aligned to TEKS 4.4B, 4.4C. 4.4D, 4.4G

Teach your students about how to use strip diagrams to represent multi-step problems with a variable standing for an unknown. Your students will learn about the uses of strip diagrams as tools for representing equations. Write equations that represent word problems as well--both single equations and step by step equations. This set of notes and activities is aligned to TEKS 4.5A!This set includes: ► Representing Multi-Step Problems interactive mini-book ► Strip Diagrams & Equations Match