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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

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

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

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 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 students practice writing equivalent forms of numbers as fractions, decimals, or percents using these math center activities. A set of 96 cards in 24 matching sets can be used to create math centers games or used with two extension activities. Money models are used with the half, fourths, tenths, twentieths, and hundredths and fraction models are use with fifths, thirds, and eighths. The Percent Model Work Mat is used to model the equivalence of numbers by scaffolding students from a hun

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

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

Practice problem solving skills with positive rational number operations! Use this set of 20 task cards to create a station for your middle school students to practice interpreting one-step and multi-step story problems using fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and whole numbers--all positive rational numbers! Problems vary in difficulty and the numbers are specifically picked to make sure the problems are challenging, but workable without a calculator. Included in this resource: ► Teacher Inst

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

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