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Math Viking

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About the store
I have been a math coach for 10 years and I am fortunate to work with students and teachers at every elementary grade level. After 20 years in education, I still have fun teaching and learning every day. Not only do I get to learn from my students, but from other teachers too. We should all have more experience in the classrooms of our co-workers! :)
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Preview of Numberless Word Problems Task Cards: Sorting & Problem Type Reasoning Grade 3, 4

Numberless Word Problems Task Cards: Sorting & Problem Type Reasoning Grade 3, 4

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Math Viking
Numberless problem solving task cards for Grades 3–6 help students develop deep math reasoning by analyzing context before solving multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction problems. These numberless word problem activities align with Grade 3 operations standards and also provide rigorous problem solving practice for 4th–6th grade students. Our Problem:“They just add all the numbers! It doesn’t matter what the problem says.”
Preview of Word Problem Activity Introduction Grade 1, 2 Write Your Own Math Story OA

Word Problem Activity Introduction Grade 1, 2 Write Your Own Math Story OA

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Math Viking
Word Problems done right! Problem solving for first and second graders is SO HARD! Help them become better problem solvers, by supporting them in telling their own math stories! What is more relevant and authentic for kids than problems written by kids? (With a little help of course) Designed for first and second grade, and third grade intervention. Learners will move from the Mad Libbing "Fill in the Blank" problems to creating their own stories. (And for those students who do not get there
Preview of Numberless Word Problems SORT & SOLVE Grade 2.OA.A1 Addition Subtraction

Numberless Word Problems SORT & SOLVE Grade 2.OA.A1 Addition Subtraction

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Grade 2 Problem Solving with Numberless Task Cards to Sort by Operation BEFORE solving: Students are challenged (forced) to consider the context BEFORE just adding the numbers! "We bought an ice cream and popcorn. How much change should we get?" Students must choose ADDITION or SUBTRACTION before they see the numbers. After sorting, students can insert their own numbers and solve! This is a self leveling activity. Let them choose the most appropriate numbers. (Hand them calculators and see what
Preview of Numberless Word Problems Task Cards: Sort, Solve Reason Activity 4.OA Grade 4, 5

Numberless Word Problems Task Cards: Sort, Solve Reason Activity 4.OA Grade 4, 5

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Math Viking
Numberless problem solving task cards for Grades 3–6 help students develop deep math reasoning by analyzing context before solving multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction problems. These numberless word problem activities align with Grade 3 operations standards and also provide rigorous problem solving practice for 4th–6th grade students. It's NOT JUST test prep. It's life prep. Problem:“They just add all the numbers! It doesn’t matter what the problem says.” – Every teacher, ever.
Preview of Order of Operations Match Game: Pair word problems & expressions w/ parentheses

Order of Operations Match Game: Pair word problems & expressions w/ parentheses

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These order of operations match game cards have students pairing a simple expression using parentheses, with a simple context (third grade level). Why? This lets learners focus all of their mental energy on the reasoning. WHY are these numbers in parentheses instead of those? Do the parentheses always matter? Will the answer be the same without them? Introduce the order of operations rules purposefully in a fun way! I use these as a match game first. My students love when they don't have to us
Preview of Numberless Word Problem Task Cards to Sort & Solve Grade 3 & 4 Themed Bundle

Numberless Word Problem Task Cards to Sort & Solve Grade 3 & 4 Themed Bundle

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Math Viking
Numberless real world situations force learners to consider the context BEFORE just adding or multiplying the numbers! These cards were designed for third graders, hitting all grade 3 operations standards that will challenge your 4th graders too. They are basically self differentiating because when the time finally comes to solve the problems, you can allow students to choose their own numbers. The act of choosing numbers shows us another layer of their thinking. “They just add all the numbers!
Preview of Numberless Word Problems Sort & Solve Task Cards Grade 3 & 4 All Operations

Numberless Word Problems Sort & Solve Task Cards Grade 3 & 4 All Operations

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Math Viking
Digital. Printable. Engaging. And Differentiated! Numberless real world situations force learners to consider the context BEFORE just adding or multiplying the numbers! These cards were designed for third graders, hitting all grade 3 operations standards that will challenge your 4th graders too. They are basically self differentiating because when the time finally comes to solve the problems, you can allow students to choose their own numbers. The act of choosing numbers shows us another layer
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Experience

I have been a math coach for 10 years and I am fortunate to work with students and teachers at every elementary grade level. After 20 years in education, I still have fun teaching and learning every day. Not only do I get to learn from my students, but from other teachers too. We should all have more experience in the classrooms of our co-workers! :)

Teaching style

I try to give as little information as necessary, and lead students to make their own connections through questioning. Ideally, I want to FIND or CREATE a reason for them to want or need to solve a problem, and then figure out how to solve it with as little interference from me as possible. I focus on the relationships in math. I want my students to develop number sense and reasoning and I believe we will get there if we focus on the BIG IDEAS... the most useful ways to take numbers apart and put them back together in different ways to suit our purposes at the time. And hopefully have a little fun doing it!

Awards & shining teacher moments

The honor of teaching future generations?? I finished third in a race once? And I estimated the number of jellybeans in the jar in sixth grade!

My own education history

B.S. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary K-8, Monmouth University Mathematical Mindsets Course; Stanford University

Additional biographical information

I am ALL ABOUT THE MATH, but I still love writing and vocabulary! I am an avid Scrabble player and I have written a YA fiction novel. I have created all of my own teaching resources over the years and I can't seem to stop! Together, my husband and I have five children (and five jobs). Occasionally we eat and sleep. But not tonight.