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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

In this lesson, you will use base ten blocks and models to introduce and practice three alternative division strategies: fair sharing, area model, and partial quotients, as well as a brief introduction into the standard algorithm. This lesson is meant to be done with your students, ideally in small groups, but is also appropriate for whole group direct instruction. You will want to be able to use manipulatives, such as base-10 blocks to model the problems with your students. This notebooking se

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

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

Your 5th grade multiplication unit is planned! Use this complete interactive notebook set to teach all aspects of fifth grade multiplying-- decimal multiplication models, using place value, partial products, and standard algorithm with whole numbers and decimals. Check out the preview to see everything included!What's included in this interactive notebook unit:Types of Multiplication Flip BookIdentifying When to Multiply ActivityDecimal Multiplication Models Mini-BookDecimal Multiplication Cr

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

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

Introduce multiplication of fractions using area models, scaling, and equivalent expressions with this interactive notebook set aligned to 5th math Common Core and 6th math TEKS. Use these materials to introduce reading and creating area models, the idea of fractions as a division expression, and multiplication as scaling (whether multiplication will cause the product to be great or less than the initial value with and without computation). Also included are 4 problem solving questions, a prac

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

Models of 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 on how to

If you use GEMA to teach order of operations, this bulletin board kit is a perfect decoration for your math classroom! This set is printed on regular 8.5 x 11 inch paper and is easy to prepare. It shows the four steps of GEMA: Grouping SymbolsExponential OperationsMultiplicative OperationsAdditive OperationsAlso included are operation symbols. Take a look at the preview to see the whole kit! ======================================================= More from Leaf and STEM Learning onlinePinterest

Introduce, practice, and assess decimal partial products and decimal partial quotients using this interactive mini book and math journal set. With activities using area models, properties of operations, and equation writing, this notebook set 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 flip book, a practice activity, and a five question, test-prep style formative as

Before beginning mixed number subtraction, make sure your students understand the concept of fractions as they relate to whole numbers. Use this complete student journal set to teach about fractions equal to a whole and subtracting fractions from whole numbers. This low prep ISN material includes an interactive mini book with foldable doors, two practice activities, and a test prep style assessment. This set includes: A flip book about relating fractions to whole numbers2 practice activites5-q