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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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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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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 Numberless Word Problems SORT & SOLVE Grade 1.OA.A1 Addition Subtraction

Numberless Word Problems SORT & SOLVE Grade 1.OA.A1 Addition Subtraction

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First Grade Numberless Word Problems to Sort... and then Solve. These are Math Coach created for use in Grades 1 and 2. “They just add all the numbers! It doesn’t matter what the problem says.” -said Every Teacher. Ever. These cards were designed to SUPPORT your Numberless Word Problem lessons where students are challenged (forced) to consider the context BEFORE just adding up the numbers! I do these with first graders midway through the year, second graders early in the year and
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 Fraction Word Problems Grade 5/6 TASK CARD SORT & Google Slides

Numberless Fraction Word Problems Grade 5/6 TASK CARD SORT & Google Slides

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Beautiful digital and printable task cards designed to develop more sophisticated reasoning skills and fraction understanding. RECENTLY UPDATED! 25 printable pages and 50 Google Slides. These cards were designed to SUPPORT a great Numberless Word Problem lesson where students are challenged (okay, forced) to consider the context BEFORE just adding or multiplying the numbers! Figuring out when to multiply or divide fractions is VERY SOPHISTICATED! It helps tremendously to continuously phrase X
Preview of Angles & Fractional Parts of a Circle: DIGITAL PRINTABLE 4.MD.C; 4 NF.B; 4.NBT

Angles & Fractional Parts of a Circle: DIGITAL PRINTABLE 4.MD.C; 4 NF.B; 4.NBT

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First, identify the fraction of the circle. Then determine the angle measure. THAT'S IT! Simple, yet incredibly sophisticated. This is an authentic way to introduce fraction multiplication visually... while exploring the degrees of a circle. As long as you are teaching MD.C5 in fourth grade, why not lay the foundation for 5.nf.b4 and build fraction number sense at the same time. These standards are introduced in fourth grade and continue in fifth grade fraction multiplication too! This is a g
Preview of GRADE 1: NUMBERLESS Sort, Solve, Fill-in, Write Math Problems Solving Bundle

GRADE 1: NUMBERLESS Sort, Solve, Fill-in, Write Math Problems Solving Bundle

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Sort and Solve word problems! SCOOT around the room and solve! Math Mad libs & More! Math coach created problem solving FUN! Please see the individual descriptions and reviews for these 2 BESTSELLERS! These are very flexible resources, as students insert their own numbers! (Teachers can also use as templates to insert numbers before copies are made) These are a great way to scaffold second graders to TRUE problem solving. SUPER EASY to differentiate since students (or teachers) can choos
Preview of DECIMAL PLACE VALUE KNOCKOUT GAME & PUZZLES 4 & 5.NBT Grades 4-6 Flexible fun!

DECIMAL PLACE VALUE KNOCKOUT GAME & PUZZLES 4 & 5.NBT Grades 4-6 Flexible fun!

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Build number sense and mental math ability with flexible place value puzzles and games. Inspire deeper reasoning about units of place value from thousandths up to ten thousands-- so you can APPLY UNDERSTANDING to any values. The KNOCKOUT game earns buy in from your fourth, fifth and sixth graders so they will WANT to solve the puzzles. These puzzles are place value tables with flexible decompositions of numbers. In addition to the 40 pages provided, there are blanks so you and/ore your stude
Preview of NO PREP Decimal of the Day! Number Sense Write & Wipe Templates NOTD Mental Math

NO PREP Decimal of the Day! Number Sense Write & Wipe Templates NOTD Mental Math

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Build conceptual understanding & decimal number sense with these "bell ringers" or Guided Math Center tasks that can be used all year. Practice mental math and decimal operations. Differentiate by offering a choice of numbers. "Choose .4 or 2.94 today."Develop real understanding that will carry over with repeated exposure to simple visual tasks that embed reasoning. Force them to really think about decimal numbers by visualizing and comparing them in different ways. Build a thinking classr
Preview of 321 Exit Slip Reflection Sheets: Youtube Video, Math Game or Non-Fiction Article

321 Exit Slip Reflection Sheets: Youtube Video, Math Game or Non-Fiction Article

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These 3-2-1 Exit Slip (Math, Science, History, Reading) is a fun way to hold students accountable for homework or even classwork containing: *A YouTube Video *Interactive Math Game *Computer Lesson *Any Non-Fiction Article INCLUDES 2 styles of response sheets. 3 things I learned 2 Vocabulary words you need to know to get this idea 1 Question I still have... and a quick emoticon to circle about how well you understood . If you like this, check out my other products: Composing Numbers Shake Spi
Preview of MYSTERY NUMBER Place Value DOK Reasoning & Vocabulary SCOOT Task Cards 2 NBT

MYSTERY NUMBER Place Value DOK Reasoning & Vocabulary SCOOT Task Cards 2 NBT

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Place Value Mystery Number: Build Understanding, Reasoning and Vocabulary in a fun way! These cards come in three levels to challenge MANY levels. They use only GRADE 2 STANDARDS!! Yet they are engaging and worthwhile for 2nd through 5th graders! These mystery number cards reinforce important vocabulary like SUM,DIFFERENCE, DIGIT, ODD, EVEN, LEAST, GREATEST, ROUND and TENS & ONES. It is important that learners can identify them as tens and ones when the ones come first. It is also important
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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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
Preview of DECIMAL Place Value MATCH GAMES 4 & 5.NBT.a1 Grades 4-6 task cards mental math

DECIMAL Place Value MATCH GAMES 4 & 5.NBT.a1 Grades 4-6 task cards mental math

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Build decimal number sense with these 3 Match Games/Scoots/Task Cards. You will use them more than once for sure. (They make a great morning meeting match up after the lessons are long gone.) They inspire deeper reasoning about units of place value from thousandths up to ten thousands-- so you can APPLY UNDERSTANDING to ANY values. The match games earn buy in from your fourth, fifth and sixth graders to use flexible decompositions of numbers. In addition to the 3 games provided, there are blan
Preview of Knockout Place Value Game & Puzzles Chart Tables 2.NBT Grades 2-3 flexible fun!

Knockout Place Value Game & Puzzles Chart Tables 2.NBT Grades 2-3 flexible fun!

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Place Value flexibility builds number sens! Inspires deeper reasoning about units of place value -- so you can APPLY UNDERSTANDING to ANY values. The KNOCKOUT game is fun & challenging. It is easy to differentiate and I long after finishing the lessons, I bring it around regularly to assess where my kids really are with place value. It forces learners to decompose numbers by place value in different ways... while developing the ability to use UNITS of tens and hundreds. This is essential for
Preview of FREEBIE Desktop number charts 1-100 or 200 or 300 Hundred chart minis!

FREEBIE Desktop number charts 1-100 or 200 or 300 Hundred chart minis!

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Free desktop number charts! Mini hundred charts for desks, tables, notebooks etc... 1-100 and 101-200 and 201-300. I love making a big deal about "unlocking" the new number chart in grade 2!
Preview of Division Word Problems 3rd Grade Game: Spin & Solve Math Center (3.OA Problem S

Division Word Problems 3rd Grade Game: Spin & Solve Math Center (3.OA Problem S

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Division word problems math center game for 3rd & 4th grade that helps students understand problem structure before solving. This spin and solve word problem activity BUILDS DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF DIVISION through student-created story problems and guided practice aligned to 3.OA standards. Spin a Story is a fun, hands on activity for third and fourth graders to improve problem solving skills when deepening understanding of division situations, vocabulary, fact fluency and computational number
Preview of Division Fact Sorts for Computational Number Sense & Fluency Math Center

Division Fact Sorts for Computational Number Sense & Fluency Math Center

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Sorting division equations in different ways is a great independent math center! It helps learners with division facts AND it builds computational number sense by forcing them to consider the WHY. Includes: 5 Pages of equations to cut and sortSort by evaluating whether there will be remainders or notSort again by odd/even divisorsSort again by odd even dividendsSort again by quotients <12 or ≥12*This activity builds vocabulary too- authentically because they need to know what the words mean
Preview of 2.NBT.a1-a.3 PLACE VALUE MATCH GAMES & SCOOTS! Grades 2-3 Flexible Numbers

2.NBT.a1-a.3 PLACE VALUE MATCH GAMES & SCOOTS! Grades 2-3 Flexible Numbers

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Place Value Pilates: MATCH GAMES and SCOOTS to inspire deeper reasoning about units in our BASE 10 NUMBER SYSTEM. This is essential for success with place value strategies which is a big part of 3-5 math. (and mental math in real life) The game earns buy in from your second and third graders! It coordinates with other PLACE VALUE PILATES resources. INCLUDES 40 pages:2 levels of Match Game CardsBlank Recording sheets to use cards as a SCOOTFollow up assessmentsBlank cards for students to crea
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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.