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Explore the relationship between mixed numbers and improper fractions using pattern blocks and these three specially designed activities: building mixed numbers and improper fractions task cards, fractions on a number line activity sheet, and mixed number and improper fraction word problems. Each activity works with the included Pattern Block Mat and uses pattern block manipulatives to represent wholes, halves, thirds, and sixths. An answer key is included for the word problems. This resource

Do you love using manipulatives to teach math? This bundle has 3 resources that are designed to help you create a hands-on experience for your students learning about fractions. Each of these lessons uses pattern blocks manipulatives to represent fractions. Pattern blocks are a great manipulative to use for fractions because they are so easy for students to manipulate. This bundle includes the 3 pattern block fraction resources: ► Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Pattern Blocks Lesson Mate

These three different no prep math centers for practicing simplifying fractions are as engaging and fun as they are easy to prepare. All you need to have centers ready for your students are pencils and a few paper clips, and copies of the activities, of course! Spins and SquaresThere are four versions of Spins and Squares, a twist on a capture the box game. Students get to connect points when they correctly simplify a fraction made by spinning a numerator and denominator. Math SearchMath Searc

As teachers, we know how difficult it can be for students to learn how to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. Use this introductory lesson and pattern blocks manipulatives to help students gain confidence! This lesson includes a set of guided task cards to use to introduce the manipulative. Then, with word problems that have been carefully composed to work with this manipulative and mat, you can teach addition and subtraction in real-world context. Also included are twelve

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

This bundle has all of the 4th grade notes sets currently in my store. This is a growing bundle. This means that as new notebooks are added, you will be able to download the additional sets without any additional cost. All of the notebooks in this set, now and in the future, will be 100% aligned with the Texas TEKS!This set already includes:Place Value and DecimalsWhole Number Place ValueComparing and Ordering Whole NumbersRounding Whole NumbersDecimal Place ValueComparing Decimals with Mode

Review TEKS 5.3H and TEKS 5.3K about about adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators with this 20 question task card set. The questions have been carefully researched to give them a similarity to the STAAR assessment while providing novel question experiences. This set includes: 16 multiple choice questions4 NEW style questions (similar to what may be available on the 2023 STAAR assessment)recording sheetanswer keyA PDF file is included for easy printing and a PowerPoint file is

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

Discover equivalent fractions with pattern blocks when your students build models to represent equivalent fractions! This task card set includes 24 task cards and a work mat that guides students to build fraction models using pattern blocks. Pattern blocks are a great manipulative for fractions because their chunky size and easy availability make them easy for students to handle. This set includes: 24 pattern block task cards (included in color and black-and-white)pattern block work matstudent

Make analyzing data engaging with this math journal set about frequency tables, dot plots, and stem-and-leaf plots. With this quick, no-prep interactive math notebook set you can teach TEKS 4.9A and 4.9B easily. Introduce data analysis with a mini book, practice problems, and assess with STAAR style mini-quiz. This set includes: ► Data analysis interactive mini-book ► 6 problem solving questions ► Reusable "Spin the Data" interactive practice activity ► 5-question multiple choice assessment Ch

Get your students moving and doing math with this improper fraction to mixed number game. Your students will have a great time "swatting" the bugs to match improper fractions to mixed numbers in this fun math center. This game is perfect for when your students need an active, but academic game, to get their brains going! This fun spring game resource includes:student and teacher instructionsimproper fraction spinner board30 mixed number playing cardsanswer key Check out more fraction resource

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 multi-step fraction operation problems. Fraction operations included are: multiplication of a whole number by a fractiondivision of a unit fraction by a whole number and division of a

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 TEKS 5.4B: represent and solve multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. All problems are at least 2 step que

In this simplifying or reducing fractions game students write a fraction from a winter themed sentence. Students then use the identity property of operations to divide the fraction to find its simplest form. To do this, students will match four cards. Once the match is made, flip the cards to reveal a snowy winter scene. If the parts of the winter scene match, the answer is correct and the fraction has been simplified! This math center game is printed in black and white and is easy to assemb

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 Common Core 5.NF.B.3 with this math interactive notebook activity. This set has everything you need to teach and practice fractions as a representation of division of the numerator and denominator. Students practice with word problems creating fractions and then using division to create mixed numbers. They will also determine which whole numbers the quotient falls between using division and a number line The materials also include one practice activities and a 5 question test prep

Review or teach simplifying fractions using these notes for your students' math journals. This resource includes easy to prepare cut and fold notes, a simplifying fractions practice activity, and a writing prompt. 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 out the preview to see everything that is included!

Hands on practice for adding and subtracting fractions is a must! Your students will enjoy problem solving practice when they get to use pizza manipulatives to represent the fraction word problems. In this digital Google Slides or printable task card set, students use hands on or virtual manipulatives to model and solve word problems. This set includes: 20 word problem task cardspizza fraction manipulativeswork matanswer key and teacher set up directionsYou can choose the Google Slides version

Practice decomposing fractions using unit fractions with this fun and free game! It plays similarly to Go Fish, but your students will be creating equivalent expressions using unit fractions. Once you are done with the game, use the cards as manipulatives to teach your students about equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers, and number line representations. I love feedback! Please let me know how you used this activity in your classroom by leaving a review. When you teach