Math Creation Station

This problem set is based on the problem types outlined for grade three in the Common Core Standards. They involve Equal Groups and Arrays/Area with varied unknowns (Unknown Product and Group Size Unknown). The workspace provided for students also emphasizes the importance of using a variety of representations. They include a mix of: “groups of” pictures, arrays, t-tables, equations and solution sentences relating back to the story. The ten problems can either be used with all students, in t

This set of activities includes large analogous problems that align with the CCSS and are derived from the chart on p.88 in the standards book. The story problem sheets all include a series of icons that match the large story problems so that students can first identify the analogous (similar) problem, as well as the operation, before solving. We know that this ability to recognize similar/analogous problems is such an important part of Math Practice #1, and the set-up of these sheets allows f

Homework should allow students to practice their skills at their own level, which means that several levels must be available in order to address the variety of needs in the classroom. This homework set includes four different versions of a 4-square homework assignment aligned to 5.NF.1 and touching on 5.NF.2. In all homework versions, special attention was paid to including mixed numbers, fractions greater than one, variables and expressions. The “5” version includes opportunities f