Math Hands On

These worksheets are designed to guide learners through the representational stage of the CRA (Concrete, Representational, Abstract) framework, where they draw their own visual models to show understanding. Download the FREE hands-on lesson to accompany this resource here. The worksheets in this download are a scaffold guide to drawing models.  In the first part of the worksheet, students will be given the model and will use it to solve the problem.  Next, students will be given a problem an

Roll It is a great game that will get your students practicing adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers in an exciting way. Students will roll dice and strategically place the number rolled on the game board. Then, each player will solve their problem, hoping to be the person with the highest answer. The player who won the most rounds at the end is the winner! This is a great activity to use as practice in the classroom and you could easily leave it with a su

Math is so much more meaningful when it relates to real life and is fun! Your students will love this real-life math project that has them planning a school dance! Students will be choosing a DJ, hiring security guards, and paying for decorations and refreshments. Students will be adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, finding unit rates and problem solving. The project includes an easy to follow outline and guiding charts to help students stay organized. The download includes: - Pro

This resource supports learners through the Concrete and Pictorial stages of the CPA (Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract) method also known as CRA (Concrete, Representation, Abstract). The worksheets focus on the Pictorial stage, guiding students to create their own visual models to demonstrate understanding. A FREE hands-on lesson to accompany this resource is also included here. In these worksheets, students apply their knowledge of multiplication with Base 10 blocks to draw models, building a b

Decimal Word Problem Scavenger Hunt provides a fun way to practice decimal word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The download includes 12 cards for you to tape around your classroom. Students start at any card and solve the problem. They then search for the card with the answer to that problem. The search continues until all 12 problems are solved. As students are traveling around the classroom completing the scavenger hunt, they record their answers on the

These flashcards are designed to help students build understanding, practice strategies, and develop automaticity with multiplication facts. There are three sets of flashcards: Set 1: Array models with visual representations of the strategiesSet 2: Area models with visual representations of the strategiesSet 3: Blank cards so students can draw or write their own strategiesThe fact cards are designed to be used in a specific order, and are color-coded so both teachers and students can easily se

Place Value Review Scavenger Hunt provides a fun and kinesthetic way to review place value concepts. The download includes 12 pages for you to print and tape around your classroom. Students will start at any piece of paper and will solve the problem. Then, they will search around the classroom for the paper with the answer to the problem they just solved. The search continues until all 12 problems are solved. As students are traveling around the classroom completing the scavenger hunt, they re

Making math hands-on is the key to building true conceptual understanding. This resource includes a step-by-step guide that shows you exactly how to use manipulatives to help your students grasp this concept with confidence and clarity.