Lora Polizzi

Save money and time with this complete Decimals Bundle! This bundle includes 7 differentiated resources designed to help your 5th grade students master adding, subtracting, estimating, and applying decimals using a variety of strategies and models. Each product is aligned to CCSS 5.NBT.B.7, offering scaffolded notes, practice, visual models, and assessments so you can meet the needs of all learners in whole group, small group, or intervention settings. The bundle also includes assessments with d

Mental Math Strategies for Adding & Subtracting Decimals | 5.NBT.B.7 Differentiated Help your students build fluency and confidence with adding and subtracting decimals using mental math strategies, compensation, compatible numbers, and the properties of operations! This fully differentiated math resource is designed to meet the needs of all learners—whether they need extra support or a challenge—while staying aligned to 5th grade standard 5.NBT.B.7. Perfect for math centers, small group instruc

As a special education teacher, I know how frustrating it can be to receive grade-level materials and be expected to teach students who are reading and doing math two or more years below that level. We’re told to “differentiate,” but rarely given tools that truly help us meet our students where they are and stay aligned to grade-level standards. Make adding and subtracting decimals meaningful for all learners with this fully differentiated math lesson that uses place value blocks to visually mod

Make teaching 5th grade math easier with this comprehensive, standards-aligned bundle! This all-in-one resource includes eight differentiated products focused on decimals, place value, rounding, and powers of 10—perfect for special education, intervention, or tiered instruction. Each product includes scaffolded materials for multiple levels (1st–5th grade readiness), supporting learners at, below, or above grade level. Whether you’re teaching mini-lessons, reinforcing skills, or assessing unders

Struggling to meet the needs of mixed-level learners in your math block? This fully differentiated multiplication unit helps ALL students access multi-digit multiplication—whether they’re working at a 1st-grade level or ready for 5th-grade standards. With built-in scaffolding, visual models, and step-by-step support, your students will finally understand multiplication—not just memorize steps. ⸻ 🎯 What This Resource Teaches: Students will learn how to:     •    Multiply a 2-digit number by a 1-

Help every learner succeed in adding and subtracting decimals with this fully differentiated math resource, designed to support students at three levels of readiness: ✅ Grade Level (5th Grade) ✅ Medium Level (3rd–4th Grade) ✅ Low Level (1st–2nd Grade) This comprehensive resource is aligned to Common Core Standard 5.NBT.B.7 and provides visual supports, scaffolded instruction, and leveled tasks for whole group, small group, or intervention settings. ⸻ What’s Included:     •    Warm-Up Problems t

Designed for Real Special Ed Classrooms As a special education teacher, I know how frustrating it can be to receive grade-level materials and be expected to teach students who are reading and doing math two or more years below that level. We’re told to “differentiate,” but rarely given tools that truly help us meet our students where they are and stay aligned to grade-level standards. This resource does exactly that. It’s already aligned to 5.NBT.A.2, but with built-in scaffolds that support s

This comprehensive math unit helps students build a deep understanding of place value and rounding rules through scaffolded instruction and visual models. Whether students are rounding two-digit whole numbers or decimals to the nearest tenth, this resource is designed to meet learners at every level—ideal for special education, inclusion, and small group math instruction. As a special education teacher, I know how frustrating it can be to receive grade-level materials and be expected to te

Multiplying by 10, 100, and 1,000 – Patterns with Powers of 10 Aligned to 5.NBT.A.2 📘 Product Description Help your students master multiplication patterns with 10, 100, and 1,000 using these easy-to-follow notes, practice pages, exit tickets, and homework sheets! This resource is designed to make the abstract idea of “powers of 10” visual and simple. Students practice noticing zero patterns, using place value, and explaining their reasoning — all while aligned to 5th Grade Common Core Math Sta

Make estimating products easy, engaging, and accessible for all learners with this fully differentiated math lesson set! Designed to align with 5.NBT.B.5, this resource also builds foundational understanding from 1st–4th grade standards (1.NBT.C.4, 2.NBT.B.5, 3.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.B.5) to support learners performing below grade level. Students learn how to use rounding and friendly numbers to make reasonable estimates before multiplying, while explaining whether their answers are overestimates, under

As a special education teacher, I know how frustrating it can be to receive grade-level materials and be expected to teach students who are working two or more years below that level. We’re told to “differentiate,” but rarely given tools that truly help us meet our students where they are and stay aligned to grade-level standards. This resource does exactly that. It’s fully aligned to 5.NBT.B.7—estimating sums and differences of decimals using strategies based on place value and the relationship

This Unit 2 Cumulative Assessment is designed to help you check for mastery of decimal computation skills in a way that’s clear, structured, and aligned to the Common Core State Standard 5.NBT.B.7. Students will practice adding, subtracting, and estimating decimals through mental math, visual models, real-world problems, and multi-step applications. Quickly assess your students’ understanding of adding, subtracting, and estimating decimals with this differentiated Unit 2 math assessment. Include

Designed for Real Special Ed Classrooms As a special education teacher, I know how frustrating it can be to receive grade-level materials and be expected to teach students who are reading and doing math two or more years below that level. We’re told to “differentiate,” but rarely given tools that truly help us meet our students where they are and stay aligned to grade-level standards. This resource does exactly that. It’s already aligned to 5.NBT.A.3 , but with built-in scaffolds that support st

Help your students master decimal place value with this engaging, differentiated resource! These worksheets focus on reading, writing, and comparing decimals to the hundredths, supporting 5th-grade standard 5.NBT.A.3. Whether you’re reinforcing place value understanding or preparing for assessments, this pack makes it easy to support learners at different levels. As a special education teacher, I know how frustrating it can be to receive grade-level materials and be expected to teach students wh

As a special education teacher, I know how frustrating it can be to receive grade-level materials and be expected to teach students who are reading and doing math two or more years below that level. We’re told to “differentiate,” but rarely given tools that truly help us meet our students where they are and stay aligned to grade-level standards. This resource does exactly that. It’s already aligned to 5.NBT.B.7, but with built-in scaffolds that support students at the 1st–2nd, 3rd–4th, and 5th g

This differentiated, standards-aligned math assessment pack gives you everything you need to assess decimal place value, rounding, and powers of 10 with confidence and flexibility. Whether you teach a general ed class, resource room, or inclusion setting, this unit assessment helps you meet your students right where they are — from struggling learners to on-grade-level students. ⸻ ✅ What’s Included: Grade-Level Assessment (5th Grade)     •    Full-page assessment covering:     •    Decimal plac

Strengthen your students’ understanding of place value with this comprehensive, scaffolded math resource designed to help students compare and explain how the value of digits changes based on their position in a number. This 3–5 day lesson set is ideal for teaching place value patterns, comparing digits, and understanding powers of 10—all while supporting diverse learners with clear models, sentence frames, and tiered activities. As a special education teacher, I know how frustrating it can be t

Give your students the practice they need with Unit 2 Assessment Practice: Adding, Subtracting & Estimating Decimals. This differentiated resource includes Grade, Medium, and Low levels to support all learners, with built-in scaffolds, visual models, and clear answer keys. Available in PDF, Google Slides, and PowerPoint, it’s perfect for review, intervention, small groups, or extra practice. Description This differentiated Unit 2 Assessment Practice Pack gives students the chance to build confid

Compare Decimals to the Thousandths – Differentiated Unit with Scaffolds Aligned to 5.NBT.A.3 As a special education teacher, I know how frustrating it can be to receive grade-level materials and be expected to teach students who are reading and doing math two or more years below that level. We’re told to “differentiate,” but rarely given tools that truly help us meet our students where they are and stay aligned to grade-level standards. This comprehensive math resource is designed to support A

This comprehensive assessment practice pack helps students build a deep understanding of place value and decimals across a range of readiness levels. Designed by a certified special education teacher, this resource supports learners with built-in scaffolds, leveled tasks, and complete answer keys for easy grading. ⸻ ✨ What’s Inside: Grade-Level Assessment Practice (5th Grade) Focus: Comparing decimals, powers of 10, rounding, and place value relationships Standards: 5.NBT.A.1, 5.NBT.A.2, 5.NBT.