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Have students that need extra practice with word problems? This resource takes the heavy load off of having to create different word problems to target skills for multiplying and dividing fractions. Included in this resource are the following problem types: multiplying a whole number with unit fractions multiplying a whole number with non unit fractions multiplying a fraction and a fraction multiplying using mixed numbersequal share (division as a/b) division of a whole number by a unit fracti

This resource is great for a quick warm up and practice of fact fluency. It can be given all at once or as students master a set of multiplication facts. Because the activities are similar for each set, it supports student's ability to follow a routine and independence. Fluency fact quizzes are also included to show mastery as well a visual tracker for students for multiplication facts 2 through 12.

This multiplication fluency set is a great way to strengthen fluency, automaticity, and build studying skills. This resources comes with a tracker for students, multiplication flashcards for 0 through 12, and quizzes. Best of all, there is no prep needed!

This is a fun and festive way to get your students thinking about multiplying fractions. It can also be differentiated using the fill-in the-blank version to for students who need scaffolding, challenges, or for students to simply practice multiplying whole numbers. I love using this to tie in math with some holiday spirit and the best part is there is no prep!

This is a fun way to review decimals around the Thanksgiving season and is accessible for students who are adding decimals or multiplying decimals. I encourage my students to work in partners or groups to work through creating a dinner menu from a list of choices, problem solve to have enough food for a set quantity of guests, and find a total that will be spent on their dinner. The editable version linked below will allow you to edit the food items, prices, serving quantities etc. I hope your

This resource includes a printable for teachers to guide students in how to identify types of story problems by color coding steps. There are four problems to use as the guided lesson; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. A second page is included with four other real word problems for students to practice independently. I found that many of my students were struggling with solving real world problems. Based on observations I found that many couldn't solve these type of problems

This is an ideal resource to start a classroom economy. There is pre-made class money, a template to edit money and add images, a list of prices students can spend their money on, classroom job visuals, job applications, and salaries for each job. I use this in my classroom as behavior management and positive reinforcement in the classroom. This teaches my students to learn financial literacy, be more responsible, and have a fun incentive. We have a monthly auction but this can also be used for

This is a great help for students to visually see how to convert an improper fractions to a mixed number and vice versa. Includes a student page to write step by step notes with an example of each type, and a copy of color coded notes for teacher. I use this as a guided lesson and color code each step so that my students can use this as a reference when working independently. This is a downloadable pdf document.

This is a resource that incorporates both word problems and standard equations for adding and subtracting decimals. Additionally, there is practice for rounding, comparing, and estimating decimals.

Using a model to multiply two fractions can be tricky! This resource provides an example problem and gives students the ability to write down steps that will help them succeed in creating their model and ultimately solve the problem. I have included color coded notes filled out the way I would guide my students in my classroom.

This is a great help for students who are not yet comfortable with solving word problems. This is something I use in my classroom to teach my students how to break down word problems and the work I expect to be shown as they solve them.