Manipulating Math Minds

This file includes all you need for a fun filled day of calculating unit rates; 14 problem posters, a "word scramble" self check worksheet, and solution key. The activity is designed to have students work in groups and OUT OF THEIR SEATS! There are 14 poster that will be placed around the room. Once a problem is solved correctly, students will find its "matching" solution on another poster in the room. When all 14 problems have been answered correctly, each team will end back where they sta

Are you looking for a new way for your students to review solving equations? This game is the answer. It is modeled after the board game CLUE. This file includes all you need for a fun filled day of solving equations; 13 problem posters to be placed around the room , a logic worksheet to document the clues, and map of the property. The activity is designed to have students work in groups and OUT OF THEIR SEATS! Your students will work with a partner or in a small group and solve equations.

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 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 the vocabulary taught in PreAlgebra classes including pythagorean theorem, transformations, proportions, rates, geometry, and measurement. Students will have to identify and apply definitions, and select the correct formula for given scenarios. This is a great way to review for the "Big Test." **NOTE** I h

This file includes all you need for a fun filled day of interpreting graphs and data; 9 sheets of matching cards (4 sections per sheet), work packet, and solution key. The activity is designed to have students work in groups and OUT OF THEIR SEATS! There are 9 graph matching cards that will be divided into groups of three cards per station. Students will be divided into groups of three or four. First students will look at the 12 card sections at their assigned table and match the graph, type

This file contains 63 word wall posters that depict Algebra 1 vocabulary for the whole year. The poster set includes: Absolute Value graphs Additive Inverse * Algebra Tiles Associative Property Binomial Box Method Combine Like Terms * Commutative Property Continuous Domain and Range Coordinate Grid * Cubic graphs Difference of Squares Distribution * Exponential Decay Equation Operations * Exponent Rules - division Exponent Rules - multiplication Exponent Rules - negative Exponents Exponent Rul

This set of task cards provides all you need for a full hour of fun. The activity is designed to have students work in groups and OUT OF THEIR SEATS! It contains 10 picture cards, and a question card with 4 questions for a total of 40 probability problems, a coordinating answer worksheet, and a solution key. I have included two versions of the cards, one in grayscale, and the other in color. Either way, you will probably want to print a class set on cardstock and laminate them for future ye

This file includes all you need for a fun filled day of determining rules for patterns and sequences; 12 problem posters, work packet, and solution key. The activity is designed to have students work in groups and OUT OF THEIR SEATS! There are 12 poster that will be placed around the room. Each poster has a question that must be solved correctly to find its "matching solution" on another poster in the room. Once all 12 problems have been answered correctly, each team will end back where they

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

This file includes a BUNDLE of TWO listings (one version uses QR codes and requires a QR code reader and a wireless device; the other does not.) I am bundling the two as you NEVER know when the wireless access in your class might go down. By purchasing the bundle you will save 20% off of each set if they were purchased seperately. The individual listings and samples can bee viewed here: Standard Version (Non QR code): http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Solving-Equations-Scavenger-Hunt

This file contains 2 interest foldables (that are sold in other bundles in my store). One is simple interest using the formula I = PRT. The second is compound interest using the formula A = P(1+r)^t. And as always, I have included both solution keys. Together, they serve as a nice introduction to interest including vocabulary, proper use of the formulas and problems that require students to calculate just interest as well as ending account balances. These would pair well with the self-chec

It’s the bottom of the ninth. Your team has two outs, you have a full count, and it’s up to YOU to score! In this game, students will be divided into two teams, and will compete against their classmates as they work through 34 probability problems.. This file contains an editable interactive PowerPoint baseball themed game, teacher instructions and the solution to the problems. It even plays "Take me out to the Ballgame" in the intro! I personally have a Promethean Board in my room, but prefe

This file includes a BUNDLE of TWO listings (one version uses QR codes and requires a QR code reader and a wireless device; the other does not.) I am bundling the two as you NEVER know when the wireless access in your class might go down. By purchasing the bundle you will save 20% off of each set if they were purchased seperately. The individual listings and samples can bee viewed here: Standard Version (Non QR code): http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Unit-Rate-Scavenger-Hunt-Activit

This file includes all you need for a fun filled day of calculating unit rates; 14 problem posters, a "word scramble" self check worksheet, and solution key. The activity is designed to have students work in groups and OUT OF THEIR SEATS! There are 14 poster that will be placed around the room. Each poster has a QR code that must be scanned. Once it is scanned, an problem will appear in the screen. It must be solved correctly to find its "matching" solution on another poster in the room. O

This file contains a fun and imaginative PowerPoint game, teacher notes, and the solutions to the game. The concept of this game is that one student, the witness, will face the screen and silently read the first "case" VERY carefully. After 20-30 seconds pass, the students will swap seats, and their partner, the detective, will be faced with the task of solving the case...based soley on what the star witness can recall. After that case is solved, the two players switch roles. This continues

This set of task cards provides all you need for a full hour of fun. The activity is designed to have students work in groups and OUT OF THEIR SEATS! It contains 28 question cards and 4 Bonus cards (Kaboom, lose a turn, steal a card, & a bonus turn), a coordinating answer worksheet, and a solution key. My student are VERY competitive and LOVE playing with the Bonus cards as described below. Option 1: Each team/group will work on one card and complete the appropriate section, then swap for a new

Spring is an awesome time of year, and when I usually teach my financial literacy unit. So why not make a few worksheets that combine the two? This file contains 2 self check interest worksheets(that are sold in other bundles in my store). One is simple interest using the formula I = PRT. The second is compound interest using the formula A = P(1+r)^t. And as always, I have included both solution keys. Together, they serve as a nice introduction to interest, as well as an appropriately timed

This file includes all files you need for a fun filled day at the "Probabilitiy Festival", inlcuding door decorations, table tents, a worksheet packet, and teacher set up instructions. The activity is designed to have students work in groups and OUT OF THEIR SEATS! There are 8-9 station table tents that will be placed around the room. Each station will need a brown paper bag of supplies, spinner(s), dice, cards, or coins. As groups move around the room, they will be asked to calculate outcom

This set of task cards provides all you need for a full hour of fun. The activity is designed to have students work in groups and OUT OF THEIR SEATS! It contains 44 inequalities problems, including 11 word problems, 4 (Kaboom, lose a turn, steal a card, & a bonus turn), a coordinating answer worksheet, and a solution key. My student are VERY competitive and LOVE playing with the Bonus cards as described below. Option 1: Each team/group will work on one card and complete the appropriate section,