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Common Core Alignment: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.C.7.D Recognize area as additive. Find areas of rectilinear figures by decomposing them into non-overlapping rectangles and adding the areas of the non-overlapping parts, applying this technique to solve real world problems. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.D.8 Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the sa

This is such an important skill! Included in this package, you will find: Detailed teacher notes on the three types of multiplicative comparisons along with detailed pictures on how to use drawings to solve each type (These are in a format that can be shown to students, also.)Journal page and formative assessmentExamples of multiplicative comparisons to use with your class: 6 group tasksDifferentiated task cards on multiplicative comparisons: 22 cards on 3 levelsTask cards on multi-step word pro

Spelling always seems to be an issue! I give this simple journal page as a reference to students. It also includes the rule for hyphens and a few examples. We use composite books as math journals, so the following pages are notes that can be copied 2 per page, cut in half, and glued into journals. I have also used 3-ring binders, so the same information follows on one sheet. Just be aware it is the same information in different formats! There are two versions. The first version is just

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.B.4 Find the greatest common factor of two whole numbers less than or equal to 100 and the least common multiple of two whole numbers less than or equal to 12. Use the distributive property to express a sum of two whole numbers 1-100 with a common factor as a multiple of a sum of two whole numbers with no common factor. For example, express 36 + 8 as 4 (9 + 2). These challenges require higher-order thinking and an understanding of using Venn diagrams to find the GCF and LC

This product includes 2 complete activities (task cards, student recording sheets, solutions, line plots, questions, etc.) For each activity, students measure to the nearest one-fourth inch, and then they use that data to create and analyze a line plot! A moveable, DIGITAL ruler is included in Easel! Open the preview to see a full list of what is included! Students need a lot of practice with measuring! You probably already do things such as measure heights, measure hands, measure the dista

The common core incorporates problem solving in the Standards for Mathematical Practice and throughout the standards in almost every concept! If students are able to complete all computations correctly but are unsure of when and how to apply them, they are not proficient in those areas. For that reason, I have included problems with all operations in the same lesson. I consider these to be application problems more than true problem solving, because they are all applications of a specific c

This bundle has many activities! It includes all aspects of the 5th grade common core objectives related to order of operations! Write and interpret numerical expressions. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.OA.A.1 Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.OA.A.2 Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them. For example, express the calculation "a

These pictures are wonderful for discussing fractions and estimating fractional parts! Although there is not a correct answer, the teacher can tell from student responses and explanations how well they understand the concept of fractions. This idea is mentioned in Van de Walle’s Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics. I suggest using this during calendar or a number talk time. The value is in the discussions. There are a couple of free samples in the preview for you to try. If you have an

This bundle includes 5 products, and several have links to digital, interactive slides! Each product has a preview with examples! For additional free samples of the products in this bundle, see my FREE download! FREE Area and Perimeter Task Card Sample https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Area-and-Perimeter-Task-Card-Sample-6570165

Fifth Grade Common Core Objectives: Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.1 Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators. For example, 2/3 + 5/4 = 8/12 + 15/12 = 23/12. (In general, a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/bd.) CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.2 Solve word problems inv

I hope these materials are helpful! Word problems can seem intimidating to both students and parents. I have used these instructional materials and parent letters with many students and am happy to share them with you! If you have suggestions, comments, or questions, I would love to hear from you! One format of both the task cards and the solutions are specifically designed for digital use! Read more in the preview! What is included?Parent letters: - how to help your child at

Looking for differentiated word problems involving money? This includes one-step, multi-step, and challenging word problems. It also includes scaffolding tasks for students who need practice counting change. Digital and Print versions are included! See the entire list below! This is also part of a measurement bundle! Second Grade Measurement Bundle: Measurement, Line Plots, Money, and More! Ten word problems to model with the entire class or groupsThis includes visual representations with n

I believe math should be taught conceptually and through problem solving tasks! For this reason, a variety of activities are included! Introduction and Review: Class examples (designed for small group practice and whole group discussion) are given for both ‘Build Challenges’ and problem solving. Task Cards: - There are ‘Build Challenges’ for students to use base 10 blocks to develop understanding of the concept. Students should also learn to draw these models, and the answer keys show this

This idea is mentioned in Van de Walle’s Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics. The idea is described, but black line masters are not provided. Because I wanted it to be appropriate for kindergarten and first, I included missing part cards with all possible combinations for 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Both ten frames and dot cards are available. They could also be a review for struggling second grade students. Students can use these at centers, individually, or with partners. There are 104 mis

Everyone loves a mystery! These challenges require students to apply their knowledge of area and perimeter of rectangles to find both the area and perimeter when only some information is given. In this document, you will find: ✼ Ideas for use ✼ Large group mystery challenges ✼ Journal page for students ✼ Formative assessment ✼ 12 mystery task cards ✼ Student checklist ✼ Solutions ✼ NEW link to INTERACTIVE Google slides for task cards! For additional free samples of this and other products, see

Measurement conversions are sometimes considered to be not the most exciting task. For this reason, I researched some interesting facts to include. As of May 2015, these are all accurate. Hopefully your students will enjoy these facts, and it will spark interesting conversations! Journal pages are included (2 per page). Directions are also included. A blank page for directions is also available for those who want to include their own directions. Student recording sheets are available. I h

These task cards are an introduction to the objective above. They do not involve problem solving, although each figure is missing two side lengths, so reasoning is required. Although I believe everything should be taught in context, many of my students were struggling with the idea of finding the area and perimeter of rectilinear figures. I created these task cards as an introduction. Cards A - F can be decomposed into 2 rectangles. Cards G - L can be decomposed into 3 rectangles. Cards M

This bundle includes measuring to the nearest inch or centimeter, measuring not starting at zero, creating and analyzing line plots, differentiated word problems involving measurement, and differentiated word problems involving money! That is just the beginning! Check the previews to see everything that is included with each product!

This includes several types of volume tasks! Volume should be introduced through exploration and building. Once students have explored volume on a concrete level, these tasks allow students to apply the concept. Visuals are included for many examples. This includes: Introduction and Review: *Class examples (designed for small group practice and whole group discussion) are given for many types of problems. There are 12 of these tasks. Task Cards: *There are 26 task cards with questions on a v

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.A.2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model. These tasks are to be used after students have explored and disco