Manipulating Math Minds

This file includes everything you need for a full week of REAL WORLD Math! To begin this weeklong activity, I teach a lesson on converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. The following day, I teach how to calculate, and the impact of, discounts and sales tax. The notes, practice worksheets, and keys are included for both of these introductory lessons. Once these two background lessons have been mastered, the real fun begins. On days three and four, I have SALES signs posted all

This file contains 78 word wall posters that depict Junior High Math vacabulary for the whole year. Great back to school resource. The poster set includes: Acute angles Addition words Additive inverse * Area Bar graph Bases Box and whisker Circle/diameter/radius Combine like terms * Complementary angles Compound probability Congruent figures Coordinate grid * Cross multiply Dilation Dimension changes Discount and sales tax Distribution * Division words * Equals words * Even numbers Histo

This file contains a Powerpoint Wheel of Fortune style game template, complete with a working scoreboard, a spinning wheel, and 8 fully customizable rounds of play. I have also added sounds when correct (applause), and incorrect (expolsions) letter choices are made on the sample screen so you can see how they work, and can click on the animation panes to see one set completed. I have included step by step instructions to create your own rounds of play. My students love to play games, and I am

Solving equations is a skill that has to be mastered for students to perform basic algebraic operations in later years. While it seems so logical to me, my students often struggled with what steps are to be taken first (+, -, x, ÷), even though it is just order of operations…in reverse. A few years ago, I started using “Equation Estates” to teach this, and the confusion no longer exists. We even had a little fun along the way! I teach JH, and they can TOTALLY relate to this set up! The ba

This file contains 34 cards that "I have, who has" cards that are to be distributed to students. Hopefully 34 is more than you will need during any one class! It is a looping set, meaning that the last solution "answers" the first card. This version is addition and subtraction of integers only. This is a great way to review before moving on to multiplication and dvision of integers. Enjoy! Integers, TEKS, Core Standards, Test Prep, Review, Activity, Game, Fun,

This file contains many activites, and templates for a fun filled week of Pi Day Celebrations! It includes two pages of Pi Day/Week ideas, the supporting documents for those activites, and 5 t-shirt templates for teachers to wear, The activities and templates include: Geometry WS (circumference, area, surface area, and volume) Graphing ordered pairs WS Favorite Pie flavor survey Pi calculation sheets Pi Memorization contest blanks and customizable certificates for winners Pi chain "pieces" an

My students ALWAYS cringe when they hear me say the word “fractions”. But that is not necessary if they can learn to use a 12 x 12 or 15 x 15 multiplication chart to work “Magic”. In this zipped file you will get a complete lesson for simplifying fractions (one lesson that is in a complete bundle I have listed for sale) by using a completed multiplication chart. It includes the following: • 12 x 12 multiplication chart for students to complete (and key). • 15 x 15 multiplication chart for s

This file contains the instructions, worksheets, and a rubric for a FUN sorting and graphing activity. Each child gets a small snack pack of skilltes. They are first asked to answer a few general questions about what they THINK will be in the bag when they open it. Then, they will sort out the colors and create a bar graph and a pie chart. BEWARE, getting them to count BEFORE eating can be a challenge, so make sure you set the ground rules before passing out the packs. This could be done wi

This file contains an editable PowerPoint Bingo game, a reproducable blank Bingo card to be printed for each student, and the solution to the game.This game reviews basic understanding of integer rules. Problems in the file include all four operations, as well as four real world applications that must be set up then evaluated. This is a great way to review at the end of an integer unit, or before state testing. STAAR, TEKS, Integers, Core Standards, Test Prep, Review, Activity, Game, Fun

My students ALWAYS cringe when they hear me say the word “fractions”. But that is not necessary if they can learn to use a 12 x 12 or 15 x 15 multiplication chart to work “Magic”. In this file you are getting a full week’s worth of activities on fraction operations (Simplifying, Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing): • 12 x 12 multiplication chart for students to complete (and key). • 15 x 15 multiplication chart for students to complete (and key). This is used for higher grades

Solving equations is a skill that has to be mastered for students to perform basic algebraic operations in later years. While it seems so logical to me, my students often struggled with what steps are to be taken first (+, -, x, ÷), even though it is just order of operations…in reverse. A few years ago, I started using “Equation Estates” to teach this, and the confusion no longer exists. We even had a little fun along the way! I teach JH, and they can TOTALLY relate to this set up! The ba

This file contains a set of 60 matching cards (30 expressions and 30 solutions) that review multiplication and division of integers. Each sheet has 6 expression cards, followed by the corresponding solution cards. You may choose to make multiple sets and have groups work with all 60 at once. Or, you can prepare fewer sets, and place 1 to 2 sheets worth of cards at stations and have students rotate. I have also included a worksheet for students to document their work, as well as a solution

This file contains all you need to set up an interactive notebook...except for the actual notebook. I have used interactive notebooks for the past 10 years and cannot imagine teaching without one! The file contains: Teacher notes for using, cutting, and gluing in the forms Ideas for how to have students "buy into" using an interactive notebook Table of contents page (to last the entire year) 6 and 9 week grade sheets for students to record grade Teacher hall passes Sample notebook quiz All

This activity is designed to be used weekly (all year) to reinforce comparing and ordering numbers, and the numbers get more complex as the year progresses. The students will start with just positive integers, and end with ordering all forms of numbers on a single number line. To use this activity, you will need to hang a taught piece of string or yarn somewhere in your room that is easily accessible to all students upon their entry to the room. Each student will be given a number and needs t

This file contains two versions of an activity to familiarize students with equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents. This can be an individual activity or completed with a partner. Version 1 - Students will cut apart a scrambled puzzle sheet and glue them onto a blank 5 x 5 square template. The numbered squares make it easy to check for accuracy. Version 2 - The 5 x 5 sheet needs to be printed on cardstock, laminated, and cut apart before distributing them to students. Students will ju

Solving equations is a skill that has to be mastered for students to perform basic algebraic operations in later years. While it seems so logical to me, my students often struggled with what steps are to be taken first (+, -, x, ÷), even though it is just order of operations…in reverse. A few years ago, I started using “Equation Estates” to teach this, and the confusion no longer exists. We even had a little fun along the way! I teach JH, and they can TOTALLY relate to this set up! The ba

This file is a BUNDLE of three activities that I have listed. I am bundling these 3 sets at a 20% discount off the non-bundle price. In this Bundle you will be getting the following: * Addition/Subtraction "I have, Who has" activity (2 versions - QR code and Non) * Multiplication/Division Matching activity (2 version - QR code and Non) * PowerPoint Integer Bingo review games (cover all four operations) You can view each set indivivually: Addition/Subtraction: http://www.teacherspayteachers.

This file contains an editable interactive PowerPoint game that is played liike the board game Connect Four, teacher instructions and the solution to the game. This game includes 25 basic conversion between the three numeric forms, as well as 5 multi-step applicaiton problems for a full class period of FUN! Percent, Fraction, Decimal, Conversion, STAAR, TEKS, Core Standards, Test Prep, Review, Activity, Game, Fun, Applications

Solving equations is a skill that has to be mastered for students to perform basic algebraic operations in later years. While it seems so logical to me, my students often struggled with what steps are to be taken first (+, -, x, ÷), even though it is just order of operations…in reverse. A few years ago, I started using “Equation Estates” to teach this, and the confusion no longer exists. We even had a little fun along the way! I teach JH, and they can TOTALLY relate to this set up! The ba

This file is a BUNDLE of two activities that I have listed. I am bundling these 2 sets at a 15% discount off the non-bundle price. You NEVER know when you will lose WiFi at school! This way, you can plan on using WiFi, but have a backup if needed. Both versions of the activity contain a set of 60 matching cards (30 expressions and 30 solutions). You may choose to make multiple sets for studnets to work with all 60 at once. Or, you might make fewer sets and have students work with smalle