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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 bundle of word problems features topics needed in 5th grade math. This bundle includes 70 numberless word problem series on a variety of 5th grade problem solving topics.Check out the preview to see a sample of the teacher guide and a question series!Currently included in this bundle are:Joining and

Differentiating between multiplication and division in fraction word problems and correctly applying the algorithm is an important operation and problem solving skill under the Common Core and Texas TEKS. Scaffold student understanding of this difficult skill with an engaging math center activity. Use resource for small group instruction or as an independent student center to help your students master multiplication and division of fractions, including mixed numbers. Google Sheets Virtual Learn

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

Introduce integers to your middle school students using models and word problems with this interactive integer operations and integer number sense unit bundle. Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers as well as absolute value and other integer topics are covered. This bundle included five integer resources that emphasize using models such as number lines, algebra tiles, and problem-solving to develop an understanding of positive and negative numbers. Aligned to the 6th grade Te

Write and solve one-step equations from real world word problem solving scenarios. Thirty-two rigorous task cards have students practice writing and solving one-step equations with a variety of numbers: integers, fractions, and decimals. The numbers have been selected so that students must use the inverse operation instead of being able to automatically “see” the answer. This activity is designed to be used once students are already familiar with one-step equations and not as an introductory les

This is a comprehensive set of interactive notes for introducing integers. The notes include real-world integer vocabulary and integer operations. Each set of notes is completely unique to this resource with original art work on the real world integer vocabulary notes. Everything is designed to be easy to cut and provide modeling practice, discovery, and problem solving for introductory integers and integer operations. Wait!!! Save more than $5 by purchasing this resource in the Integer Unit

This financial literacy mini unit on balancing budgets includes a reading passage, a foldable concept map for note taking, a balancing budgets math center activity, and a test practice page with standardized test style questions. This unit is designed so that on-level fifth grade students can work on this material independent of the teacher, but will also work great as direct teach and math center material. What's included:Balancing Budgets Reading PassageNotebook Foldable Notes Budget Task

Practice integers with seven math centers that cover a range of introductory skills students need to master integer operations. Integer vocabulary, integer modeling with algebra tiles, number lines, and tables, as well as problem solving are practiced in these math centers. Each game includes student instructions and a teacher guide to help you set up your center. Each activity also includes an answer key or an example of possible student work to make grading easy. Included in this collection

Finding TEKS aligned task cards for your sixth grade math class doesn't have to be hard! This set of editable task cards is created specifically for the TEKS. Careful research has been done to make sure that each task card not only aligns to the Texas TEKS but also is similar to the rigor expected on the STAAR test. Each set includes multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions similar to the new STAAR item types. Approximately 30% of the task cards are new item types styles similar t

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

Calculate the area of triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids with positive rational dimensions with this fun mini golf themed task card set! Make a great math center for your middle school classroom with these 18 holes of golf. Each card has original figures with fraction, decimal, or whole number dimensions with simple and composite shapes. Check out the preview to see if this great activity is right for your classroom!This area task card set includes: •18 area task cards {One for each h

Introduce, teach, practice, and assess all tested fifth grade financial literacy TEKS with this complete interactive notebook set! This set covers defining payroll tax, income tax, property tax, and sales tax, gross income and net income, and balancing budgets (TEKS 5.10A, TEKS 5.10B, TEKS 5.10E, and TEKS 5.10F). Included in this set is: A flip book with a section on income, taxes, and budgets"Finding Income" practice that incorporates strip diagrams with decimal addition and subtractionFour

Use this easy to prep set of ratio and proportions word problems to create a self checking, engaging math station or independent practice activity for your students! With two set up options, this activity is perfect for any 6th or 7th grade math class! The no-prep option also works great for a sub plan activity! Wait!!! This resource is part of the Proportionality Unit Bundle. Save over $20 by purchasing the entire unit. Check it out by clicking here.This set includes:4, 9-question sets of r

Review TEKS 6.11A about graphing ordered pairs of rational numbers in all four quadrants with this 20-question task card set. This set includes questions about plotting ordered pairs, naming points, and understanding the coordinate plane. Students will plot both positive and negative numbers in all four quadrants of the coordinate grid. The questions have been carefully researched to give them a similarity to the STAAR assessment while providing novel question experiences. This set includes

Learning ratios and proportions takes a lot of practice, and these differentiated task cards have 132 total questions that go with 44 real world and model scenarios. Students write ratios in word form, colon form, fraction form, and decimal form and solve proportional relationships and percent problems. Three levels of questions can be selected randomly by rolling dice or by the teacher with the differentiated dice cards to make the perfect practice for your students. The task cards can also

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

Stretch those problem solving skills at Thanksgiving with this pair of themed logic grid puzzles! This activity is a great way to keep your students' minds sharp as you head into the Thanksgiving holiday. Both puzzles are classic grid logic puzzles with a Thanksgiving theme. What's included in this activity?A PDF download with teacher instructions and an answer keyPrintable worksheet pages of the logic puzzlesAn interactive Google Slides digital version of the logic puzzlesCheck out the prev

Introduce, practice, and assess proportional relationships with this comprehensive interactive notebook set. This set includes information on multiple representations to solve and represent proportions including patterns, physical models, ratio tables, graphing, tape diagrams, and equations. Three methods for solving equations is covered: scale factor, unit rate, and cross product equations. Two test prep style quizzes are also included to use with your students as practice or formative asses

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