Lisa Lyons

This is a SMART Notebook that I designed with various word problems for problem solving. It is a mostly 5th grade problem solver, but 4th and 6th grade teachers may find it useful depending on your students' abilities. Topics covered: 3 step problems, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals, PARCC sample questions, group solving opportunities, and brain teasers. This is tied to standards for Arizona as well as common core standards. On each slide I have included the

This is an assessment of students ability to solve a problem where they divide fractions. It tests their knowledge of the problem as well as their ability to explain their thinking. I administer these on a weekly basis to assess problem solving.

This is an assessment of students ability to solve a problem where they multiply money. It tests their knowledge of the problem as well as their ability to explain their thinking. I administer these on a weekly basis to assess problem solving.

This is an assessment of students ability to solve a problem where they multiply decimals. It tests their knowledge of the problem as well as their ability to explain their thinking. I administer these on a weekly basis to assess problem solving.

This is an assessment of students ability to solve a problem where they multiply fractions. It tests their knowledge of the problem as well as their ability to explain their thinking. I administer these on a weekly basis to assess problem solving.

This is an assessment of students ability to solve a problem where they solve for rates of change. It tests their knowledge of the problem as well as their ability to explain their thinking. I administer these on a weekly basis to assess problem solving.

This is an assessment of students ability to solve a problem where they divide decimals. It tests their knowledge of the problem as well as their ability to explain their thinking. I administer these on a weekly basis to assess problem solving.

This is a problem solving assessment I give my students each week. It includes a problem where they need to add or subtract fractions and write an explanation of their thinking.

This is a problem solving assessment I give my students each week. It includes a three step problem for them to solve.

This page teaches students how to use the Make a Table strategy when solving a problem. I created it in my class for studetns to use during a guided practice lesson.

This is a Power Point file that has two probability worksheets. Great ways for students to practice their probability standards.