Math Beyond the Rules

Want to get your students ready for SC READY? This end of the year SC READY Test Prep Review assesses all 2015 SC State Standards for 3rd grade math. What is Included?-Sections are broken by strand. Number Sense Base 10 - 18 QuestionsNumber Sense Fractions - 21 QuestionsAlgebraic Thinking - 27 QuestionsGeometry - 12 QuestionsMeasurement and Data - 18 QuestionsKeys for every section13 Pages of Test Prep & 96 Questions TotalHow to Use with Your Students?Assess students independently and see what s

Want to get your 3rd grade students ready for math TCAP? This end of the year Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program Test Prep Review assesses all Tennessee State Standards for 3rd grade math. What is Included?-Sections are broken by strand. Operations and Algebraic Thinking: 27 QuestionsNumber and Operations in Base Ten: 18 QuestionsNumber and Operations Fractions: 18 QuestionsMeasurement and Data Analysis: 24 QuestionsGeometry: 9 QuestionsKeys for every section14 Pages of Test Prep & 96 Qu

Make classifying and sorting attributes of Polygons, Quadrilaterals, Triangles, Angles, and Lines interactive with these NO PREP cut, past and sort activities! Encourage student reasoning skills and vocabulary understanding to sort geometric figures based upon their attributes. 18 Different Sorting Topics2D & 3D ShapesPolygons & Non-polygonsRegular Polygons & Irregular PolygonsTriangles & QuadrilateralsPentagons & HexagonsCongruent SidesTypes of AnglesAngle MeasurementAngles in Polygons (x2)P

Introducing Fractions or reviewing Fractions? Check out this FREE anchor chart on Understanding Unit Fractions & Fractions Using Models and Number Lines. This is perfect to use for classroom use printing poster size or keep it as an 8x11 for student use in binders or notebooks! This anchor chart is a part of the FULL Product Understanding Fraction Unit that you can access here. It Includes: -Anchor Chart perfect for classroom or student use -Student Fraction Mat -Practice Partitioning -Prac

Prepare for SC READY With These 3rd Grade Math Reference Notes and Anchor Charts for the entire year! This resource has 30 pages of reference pages/anchor charts that address ALL South Carolina State Standard for 3rd grade! Each page has two parts: A Notes side- allows students to understand the skill using models, number lines, manipulatives and various strategies to address each standard as well as an Example side- which allows students to practice 3 example problems using that specific s

Teaching adding 3 digit numbers and looking for a resource that teaches more than just a standard algorithm? This resource includes using Base 10 blocks, Number Line, Expanded Form, and Add In Chunks by Place Value. This Addition Strategy Notes and Mat is a great resource to help students understand a strategy that works best for them! This is a great resource to print and place in a dry erase pocket or laminate to use more than one time! Check out my TPT store Math Beyond the Rules for more gr

Adding fractions with like denominators couldn't be easier! Check out this resource for everything you would need to teach adding fractions with like denominators. Included in this unit: -Anchor Chart-Fill-In-the-Blank notes-Guided Practice-Independent Practice-Word problems, models (circle, bar, and number line)-Fraction Game-Quiz-And Keys for everything!This unit covers it all and includes the "why" we do not add the denominator when adding fractions! Check out my Subtracting Fractions with Li

Race to 100, 200, or 1,000 is the perfect game to play to improve operation use, number sense, and critical thinking skills. This game can be easily differentiated based on student ability. This game is great for students in grades 2-5! How to Play:-This is a partner game -Students will need a pencil, scratch paper, and 2 dice (6 or 10 sided) -Students play in rounds and complete each round at the same time. This is not a speed game. This is all about operation use and critical thinking skills!

Check out this awesome unit on subtracting fractions with like denominators using models and equations! This unit includes: -Anchor Chart -Fill in the Blank Notes -Guided Practice -Independent Practice -Models: circle models, fraction bars, and number lines -Word Problem Practice -Subtracting Fraction Game -Quiz -Keys for all student work! :) This unit is great for whole group use, small group use, or intervention use! Check out the Adding Fractions with Like Denominators Here

Enjoy this NO PREP full year of Math Talks that are engaging and fun! Check out these math talk slides with fun themes that are perfect for 2nd and 3rd grade to promote the use of mental math strategies, number sense, content vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. 144 Total No-Prep Slides!Mental Math Computation: Floral ThemeStudents use mental math strategies to solve progressive problems.Addition: 40 SlidesMake a 10: 10 SlidesDoubles & Near Doubles: 10 SlidesComposition/Decomposing: 10 S

Want to get your students ready for SC READY? This Freebie Sample SC READY Test Prep Review assesses Number Sense Base 10 Standards for 4th Grade Math! What is Included?Number Sense Base 10 - 21 QuestionsKeyHow to Use with Your Students?Assess students independently and see what successes and areas of support your students need before testing.Or use in Whole Group or Small Group to Riview.Questioning TypesEach standard has 3 questions Vocabulary Based: Identify if your students understand the ma

Want to help students understand fractions? Check out this unit on using models and number lines to partition and represent fractions! This Fraction Unit is great for whole group or small group! You may even wish to leave it for substitute use. This unit includes: -Anchor Chart perfect for classroom or student use -Student Fraction Mat -Practice Partitioning -Practice recognizing and identifying fractions -Practice representing fractions using fraction bars, circle models, number lines, and par

Want to get your students ready for TCAP? This Freebie Sample TCAP Test Prep Review assesses Number and Operations in Base Ten Standards for 3rd Grade Math! What is Included?Number and Operations in Base Ten - 18 QuestionsKeyHow to Use with Your Students?Assess students independently and see what successes and areas of support your students need before testing.Or use in Whole Group or Small Group to Review.Questioning TypesEach standard has 3 question types: Vocabulary Based: Identify if your st

Check out this anchor chart you can use in your classroom! This product can also be used in student binders or interactive notebooks. This anchor chart helps to show students the process of adding fractions with like denominators using equations and models. This product includes a student friendly explanation of why we do not add the denominator when adding fractions. This anchor chart also includes an I can statement and key vocabulary. To access the full unit of adding fractions click the li

Check out these MATH Close Reads on Basic Fraction Understanding using Models, Equivalent Fractions, and Unit Fractions! Yes, I said Math!!! These close reads are ALL math related realistic fictional stories on ways that math is used in the real world! The questions that pair with the text are related to both the math skill that the story focuses on and reading skills like comprehension, context clues, text evidence, character traits, and more! There are a total of 14 low prep close read questio

Are you ready to make mental math fun and engaging? Check out Math Tic-Tac-Toe 3 in a Row to engage students in manipulating numbers and increase number sense and reasoning. How to play: Each student will receive a Math 3-In a Row board. If these sheets are not laminated or placed in dry-erase pockets to write on, students will also need chips or coins to mark their spots as they play.The teacher will begin by rolling a 10-sided dice 4 times. If you do not have access to a 10 sided die, try usi

Check out these MATH Close Reads on Types of Angles and Angle Measurement! Yes, I said Math!!! These close reads are ALL math related realistic fictional stories on ways that math is used in the real world! The questions that pair with the text are related to both the math skill that the story focuses on and reading skills like comprehension, context clues, text evidence, character traits, and more! There are a total of 12 low prep close read question sets and keys for each set are included. Jus

Freebie Alert! Check out this free version of Math Close Reads: Basic Fractions. These are a perfect low prep resource to use for homework, small groups, independent work, whole group, substitute work, or centers. Just print and use! Save time by working on math and reading skills with my Math Close Read Passages. Students will work on a math skill while reading a realistic fiction story then answering questions about the passage. Questions will be related to math and reading skills like figurat

Check out this FREE anchor chart on subtracting fractions with like denominators! This is perfect as a classroom chart or for student notes/interactive notebook! Don't let students get by not knowing why we do not subtract denominators! The use of models and number lines helps to build student understanding. Check out the full Subtracting Fractions With Like Denominators Using Models and Equations Unit here!