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Leaf and STEM Learning resources are created specifically with 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in mind. These materials are designed to be engaging but also rigorously standards-aligned.
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Preview of Area Model Multiplication and Division Task Cards

Area Model Multiplication and Division Task Cards

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
Preview of Partial Quotients Division Task Cards and Game | Scaffolded

Partial Quotients Division Task Cards and Game | Scaffolded

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
Preview of Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Task Cards

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Task Cards

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
Preview of Multiplication and Division Word Problems Task Card Sort

Multiplication and Division Word Problems Task Card Sort

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
Preview of Adding and Subtracting Fractions | TEKS 5.3H & 5.3K | Review | EDITABLE

Adding and Subtracting Fractions | TEKS 5.3H & 5.3K | Review | EDITABLE

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
Preview of 4th Grade Texas TEKS Mega Bundle

4th Grade Texas TEKS Mega Bundle

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
Preview of Adding and Subtracting Decimals Word Problems | Numberless Word Problems

Adding and Subtracting Decimals Word Problems | Numberless Word Problems

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
Preview of Multiplication Models for Decimals Center

Multiplication Models for Decimals Center

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
Preview of Whole Numbers and Decimals Task Card Bundle | TEKS | Editable

Whole Numbers and Decimals Task Card Bundle | TEKS | Editable

Review all of the TEKS about whole numbers and decimals. The questions in each set have been carefully researched to give them a similarity to the STAAR assessment while providing novel question experiences. In this bundle are the 20 Questions Task Card Sets for each: 5.2AB&C Decimal Place Value5.3BD&E Multiplying Whole Numbers and Decimals5.3CF&G Dividing Whole Number and Decimals5.3K Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers and DecimalsThis bundle contains 80 Whole Number and Decimal task cards fo
Preview of Fraction Operations | TEKS | Editable

Fraction Operations | TEKS | Editable

Review all of the TEKS about fraction operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The questions in each set have been carefully researched to give them a similarity to the STAAR assessment while providing novel question experiences. In this bundle are the 20 Questions Task Card Sets for each: 5.3H&K Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators5.3I Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers5.3J&L Dividing Unit Fractions and Whole NumbersThis bundle contains 60 Fracti
Preview of Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers and Decimals | TEKS 5.3K Review | EDITABLE

Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers and Decimals | TEKS 5.3K Review | EDITABLE

Review TEKS 5.3K about adding and subtracting positive rational numbers with this 20 question task card set. The questions in this set use whole numbers, decimal numbers, and place value fractions (for example 9/10). The questions have been carefully researched to give them a similarity to the STAAR assessment while providing novel question experiences. This set includes: 14 multiple choice questions4 numerical response questions (griddables)2 NEW style questions (similar to what may be availa
Preview of Whole Number & Decimal Multiplication | TEKS 5.3BDE Review | EDITABLE

Whole Number & Decimal Multiplication | TEKS 5.3BDE Review | EDITABLE

Review TEKS 5.3B, TEKS 5.3D and TEKS 5.3E about multiplication with whole numbers, decimals, and decimal models 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: 14 multiple choice questions (also included as an Easel Assessment)4 numerical response questions (griddables)2 NEW style questions (similar to what may be available on the 2023 STAAR assessme
Preview of Whole Number & Decimal Division | TEKS 5.3CFG Review | EDITABLE

Whole Number & Decimal Division | TEKS 5.3CFG Review | EDITABLE

Review TEKS 5.3C, TEKS 5.3F and TEKS 5.3G about division with whole numbers, decimals, and decimal models 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: 14 multiple choice questions4 numerical response questions (griddables)2 NEW style questions (similar to what may be available on the 2023 STAAR assessment)recording sheetanswer keyA PDF file is inc
Preview of Order of Operations Task Cards for Beginners - No Exponents - No Parentheses

Order of Operations Task Cards for Beginners - No Exponents - No Parentheses

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
Preview of Algebraic Expressions Center

Algebraic Expressions Center

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
Preview of Multiplication Models for Whole Numbers Center

Multiplication Models for Whole Numbers Center

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
Preview of Partial Quotient Decimal Division Activity

Partial Quotient Decimal Division Activity

Decimal division using non-standard algorithms can be tricky to teach. Grab this easy to prep scaffolded and self checking math center for your students. Use a combination of partial quotients, number sense, and place value strategies to help your students practice division in a way that will not only help them now, but when they are studying properties of operations and factoring. This set includes: Partial quotients work mat20 partial quotient expressions scaffolded stripsStudent recording s
Preview of Order of Operations No Exponents & Whole Numbers | Task Cards and Notes

Order of Operations No Exponents & Whole Numbers | Task Cards and Notes

Teach order of operations to your 5th grade math students using this set of 20 task cards have expressions with no exponents and only whole number values. This set also includes notes for your students' interactive notebooks that use the mnemonic GEMA instead of PEMDAS. A work mat is also included that students can use while they are beginning to simplify expressions. The work mat is two sided, one side for simple expressions and second side for solving expressions written as a fraction. Check
Preview of Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers | TEKS 5.3I Review | EDITABLE

Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers | TEKS 5.3I Review | EDITABLE

Review TEKS 5.3I about multiplying fractions and whole numbers using models 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: 14 multiple choice questions2 numerical response questions (griddables)4 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
Preview of Dividing Unit Fractions | TEKS 5.3J & 5.3L | Review | EDITABLE

Dividing Unit Fractions | TEKS 5.3J & 5.3L | Review | EDITABLE

Review TEKS 5.3J and TEKS 5.3L about dividing unit fractions and whole numbers 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: 14 multiple choice questions2 numerical response questions (griddables)4 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
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Experience

Leaf and STEM Learning resources are created specifically with 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in mind. These materials are designed to be engaging but also rigorously standards-aligned.

Teaching style

I am a Texas educator who enjoys developing math and science materials for upper elementary and middle school students! With nearly 20 years of experience in education, I have taught math and science to 5th and 6th graders, served as an instructional coach, and currently work as an administrator. My expertise lies in creating math resources that provide hands-on learning opportunities for students at different academic levels, including English language learners and those at risk.

My own education history

I received my bachelor's degree in education from Sam Houston State University and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Texas A&M Commerce. I am certified in Early Childhood through Grade 4 in all subjects, Mathematics and Science for Grades 4 to 8, and English as a Second Language for all grade levels.