Mariela Santillana is a curriculum designer and the founder of Math Tech Connections. She is a former classroom teacher who is passionate about creating engaging, standards-aligned resources for grades 1–6.
Do you need an, engaging Back to School activity? Students will love this All About Me Dodecahedron Project. Perfect for third, fourth, and fifth grade. Complete this getting to know you activity during the first week of school. After putting the dodecahedron together, display the projects around the room. They are perfect for open house! Included in this Back to School activity packet:- 6 pages (2 circles per page) - recording sheet - answer key * a one page version has been added Topics Cov
These Multiplication math games help students practice multiplication strategies using equal groups, repeated addition, number lines, and arrays. Students stay focused and organized during math centers with easy-to-use printable and digital activities. Learning Goal: I can solve multiplication problems by thinking about equal groups of objects. >> Click PREVIEW to view the 3 activities ★ What's Included? ★ Printable Centers:Activity #1: Clip Cards (18 cards)Activity #2: Matching Car
These Addition and Subtraction math games will save you time and help students stay focused and organized during math centers. Learning Goal: I can use strategies to fluently add and subtract within 1,000. >> Click PREVIEW to view the 3 activities ★ What's Included? ★ Printable Centers:Activity #1: Clip Cards (18 cards)Activity #2: Matching Cards (18 matching sets)Activity #3: Math Sort (18 cards)Digital Centers:Activity #1: Clip Cards in Google Forms Activity #2: Matching Cards in Goo
These Division math games help students practice division concepts using equal groups, arrays, and division models. Students stay focused and organized during math centers with printable and digital activities included. Learning Goal: I can solve division problems by taking a set of objects and partitioning the objects into equal shares. >> Click PREVIEW to view the 3 activities ★ What's Included? ★ Printable Centers:Activity #1: Clip Cards (18 cards)Activity #2: Matching Cards (18 ma
These Multiplication & Division math games help students solve word problems within 100 using strategies like equal groups, repeated addition, arrays, number lines, and repeated subtraction. A printable math mat with visual notes and workspace is included to help students organize their thinking and explain their answers using drawings, equations, and words during math centers. Printable and digital options are included to help students stay focused and engaged during math instruction. >
Introduce multiplication properties (identity property of 1, multiplication property of 0, commutative property, associative property, & distributive property) along with several strategies to help students master their multiplication facts. Purchase the COMPLETE bundle and Save! INCLUDED:STEP 2 - Strategies: Students will review multiplication properties and strategies to help them build fluency. 5 tri-folds (x2 - x12)____________________________**Want Trifolds for every standard? View the bu
These Division Unknown Factor math activities help students practice division and multiplication relationships by solving for missing numbers in equations. Students identify missing dividends, divisors, and quotients using inverse operations. Visual examples and structured workspace are included to help students stay focused and organized during math centers. Digital options are also included! Learning Goal: I can solve division problems by thinking of the missing factor in a multiplication
These Properties of Operations math activities help students practice multiplication strategies using the identity, commutative, associative, distributive, and multiplication property of 0. Visual models, arrays, and structured workspace are included to help students stay focused and organized during math centers. Digital options are also included!Learning Goal: I can apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide. >> Click PREVIEW to view the 3 activities ★ Wha
Use these math brochures as multiplication facts timed tests. Students try to beat their best time. There are FIVE 30-question tests per trifold. Print double sided and use as a math tri-fold or print 1 sided and cut the panels into strips to pass out individually. Students can glue the cover panel inside a notebook to keep track of their progress. Purchase the COMPLETE bundle and Save!Included:x2-x12 tri-folds Cover: Students keep track of their progress & record their best timePanels 1-5 each
These Arithmetic Patterns math activities help students identify, extend, and describe number patterns using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division rules. Students practice using number lines, input/output tables, multiplication patterns, and true/false statements to explain how numbers change. A reusable Math Notes Math Mat with visual examples, pattern rules, a hundreds chart, multiplication table, and workspace is included to support students during math centers, small groups,
These Fluently Multiply & Divide math activities help students practice multiplication and division facts within 100. A reusable math mat with strategy reminders, visual examples, and workspace is included to help students solve problems using equal groups, repeated addition, repeated subtraction, number lines, arrays, related facts, and multiplication properties. Digital options are also included!Learning Goal: I can use strategies to fluently multiply and divide within 100. >> Clic
These Multiplying by Multiples of 10 math games help students stay focused and organized during math centers while building multiplication strategy and place value understanding. Printable and digital options are included!Learning Goal: I can multiply one-digit whole numbers by multiples of 10 in the range of 10-90. >> Click PREVIEW to view the 3 activities ★ What's Included? ★ Printable Centers:Activity #1: Clip Cards (18 cards)Activity #2: Matching Cards (18 matching sets)Activity
Cootie catchers, also called chatter boxes or fortune tellers, are a quick fun way for students to practice Multiplication & Division Facts! *Blank Editable Templates*: Use our blank editable templates to make your own activities. These are for personal use only. Not for commercial use.INCLUDED:8 multiplication practice pages8 division practice pages1 blank editable PPT templateWhat’s included4 groups of facts with 2 separate versions. 2s, 5s, 10s3s, 4s, 6s7s, 8s9s, 11s, 12sEach group of facts
These Unknown Numbers in Equations math centers help students practice using fact families and related facts to solve multiplication and division equations with missing numbers. Printable math centers and a reusable Math Notes support page are included to help students stay focused and organized during math centers. Learning Goal: I can determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers. >> Click PREVIEW to view the 3 activities ★
This FL BEST math bundle includes 12 guided math tri-folds that cover the third grade math standard MA.3.NSO.2 - Add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers. Build an understanding of multiplication and division operations. >> Grab the bundle & SAVE! Included: >> 12 tri-folds >> Data tracking & standards lists>> Editable PowerPoint Included:Number Sense and Operations - Part 2 (MA.3.NSO.2)Each skill includes 3 tri-folds!MA.3.NSO.2.1 - Add and subtract multi-digit who
Review 5th Grade Long Division with this FUN dodecahedron project! This math craft is perfect to complete as a fun end of unit assessment, fun review project, or end of the year activity. ⭐Purchase the Math Dodecahedron Craft bundle & SAVE!Included in this math activity packet:- 6 pages (2 circles per page) - recording sheet - answer key Students will having fun while reviewing math skills. You will love the recording sheet that makes grading this project a simple task! Be sure to leave feedb
These Multiples math activities help students determine whether numbers to 144 are multiples of a 1-digit number while reviewing Florida B.E.S.T. Math standard MA.3.AR.3.2. Students practice identifying multiples, skip counting, analyzing arrays, using multiplication and division equations, finding common multiples, and solving problems with multiples through engaging math center activities. A reusable Math Notes Math Mat with a hundreds chart, skip counting visuals, related facts, and work
Help students practice addition, subtraction, regrouping, and place value with this printable 3rd grade math mat. This reusable math support page includes workspace, visuals, and built-in notes to support students during math instruction and independent practice. • Includes a place value chart for organizing numbers • Supports addition and subtraction with regrouping• Features a number line model for problem solving • Includes open workspace for solving equations • Great for small group ins
This Florida BEST math bundle includes 16 pages of Math Skill Checks that cover the fifth grade Algebraic Thinking - MA.5.AR.1, MA.5.AR.2, and MA.5.AR.3 Standards.>> Grab the bundle & SAVE! Included: > > 16 pages > > 48 Skill Checks > > Data tracking pages > > Answer Key Included:Algebraic ThinkingEach page includes 3 Skill Checks5.AR.1.1Interpreting RemaindersMulti-Step Word Problems5.AR.1.2Fraction Word Problems: AdditionFraction Word Prroblems: Subtraction
These Even & Odd Numbers math activities help students identify whether numbers to 1,000 are even or odd while reviewing Florida B.E.S.T. Math standard MA.3.AR.3.1. Students practice using number properties, finding missing numbers, solving true/false statements, and identifying even and odd numbers in 2-digit and 3-digit numbers. A reusable Math Notes Math Mat with visual examples, equal groups, equations, and workspace is included to support students during math centers, small groups, or
Mariela Santillana is a curriculum designer and the founder of Math Tech Connections. She is a former classroom teacher who is passionate about creating engaging, standards-aligned resources for grades 1–6.
My own education history
Bachelor's in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida
Additional biographical information
I was born in Mexico but have lived in the USA since I was two years old. According to my mom, I have always wanted to be teacher. I currently live in Florida with my husband, 3 kids, 3 dogs, and 1 rabbit.
We have a very blessed life :)
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