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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

This is a growing bundle! Although it is not yet complete, as new resources are added, you will be able to download an updated file with all the new items at no additional cost. These materials support learners in 5th grade math with centers and stations activities, interactive notebook materials, formative assessments, and lesson materials. Currently included in this GROWING bundle: Place Value Resources• Expanded Notation Activities• Comparing and Ordering Decimals Activities • Rounding Deci

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

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

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

Finding TEKS aligned task cards for your fifth 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 25% of the task cards are new item type styles similar to

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

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

Review for the 5th grade math STAAR test with this engaging test prep pack! Your students will plan a camping trip and play a game with STAAR style task card questions, combining PBL and test prep. This review includes multiple choice and NEW STAAR item type style questions. This set is perfect for Camp STAAR summer school, a camping room transformation, or just a fun and easy way to prepare a well balanced review for your fifth graders! It has a fun camping theme and lots of review question

This resource is perfect for introducing order of operations to your fifth or sixth class with the included interactive notebook materials, two-sided work mat, and order of operations practice task cards. There are two levels of task cards included to get your students started! What's included:GEMA Bulletin Board KitTask Card Set 1Task Card Set 2Interactive Notebook MaterialsWork MatInteractive Notebook MaterialsUse the notes to help your students remember the steps to solving order of operatio

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

These three prime and composite number math centers and games are designed to reinforce prime and composite identification with numbers 1 through 100. A Venn diagramming activity has students sort numbers by properties such as prime and composite and even and odd. A recording sheet with open ended questions is included to push the students to think deeply about the relationship between the numbers’ properties. The second game is a maze that challenges students to move based on whether the num

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

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

Classify quadrilaterals using sorting cards and a collection of hierarchy and sets and subsets sorting mats. Cards with geometric figures including squares, rhombuses, rectangles, parallelograms, kites, trapezoids, and other quadrilaterals are used on different presentations of hierarchy and Venn diagram sets and subsets sorting mats. Use these to make posters, display on your projector, or make interactive notebook materials to teach your students about all the classifications of quadrilatera

Review TEKS 5.5A about classifying triangles, quadrilaterals, and other 2D figures using sets, subsets, and hierarchy 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 P

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

At the beginning of the school year (or even at other times) it is important to make sure that your students have a clear understanding of the expectations for rules, procedures, and behavior in your classroom. This activity is designed to go with any set of classroom rules or procedures. It can also be used with specific classroom management programs such as PBIS or CHAMPS. This activity should be used after you have gone over your classroom rules and procedures to check for understanding.

This HUGE bundle contains all of the Leaf and STEM Learning Texas TEKS aligned resources for 4th grade. As more 4th grade TEKS aligned resources are created, they will be added to this bundle. The current price reflects a discount on the currently included resources! Any resources added after your purchase, will be available for download at no additional cost. Please check out the preview to see the resources included!======================================================= More from Leaf and S

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