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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 multi-step problem solving and features dividing decimal number by whole numbers or dividing a whole number to a decimal (up to four digit dividends). Included in this set: 10 sequenced problems that pro

This set of three adding and subtracting decimals math centers contains: a modeling decimal addition and subtraction game, strip diagrams showing decimal addition and subtraction, and a set of real world scenario word problems. 100s Grid GameThe game A “Whole” Lot of Decimals uses models and decimal numbers only to the hundredths place. Strip Diagram Task CardsThe strip diagram task cards do not use physical models, but the strip diagram allows students to use this to differentiate between addit

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

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 multi-step problem solving and features decimal multiplication (up to hundredths place products). Included in this set: 10 sequenced problems that progress from numberless to traditional story problemsa

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

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

Master interpreting word problems with addition and subtraction of decimals in parts and total 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 parts and total addition and subtraction scenarios w

With this game and additional activities, students can explore why order of operations works. This activity uses arrays as a visual representation of why multiplication must come before additive operations. Traditionally, order of operations is taught using the mnemonic device PEMDAS and lots of practice, but this method does not always reach all students. Students match a card with a numeric expression to a card with a visual representation of the expression. Also included are two ideas for u