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Shape Patterns is an activity out of a unit called Solving Algebra and Pattern Problems. Students work with tile patterns to find a rule or formula for determining the total number of tiles in any term of the pattern. The terms variable and constant make sense when related to the concrete experience with the tiles. Included is the lesson notes for the teacher, three student explorations sheets, answers and a blank pattern sheet for more teacher created patterns or student created patterns.

These eight colorful posters will help your students to remember all of the strategies they've learned to solve math problems. The strategies used: Use my fingers Use manipulatives Draw a picture Use my doubles facts Count up Write a number sentence Use mental math Use a number line Math Coach

Bump games are great for math stations or centers because after you teach students how to play the game they don't require any further explanation. You can create infinite versions of the game depending on the topic or skill you are teaching. These particular bump games were designed to give students more practice with basic multiplication facts. Instead of the usual dice roll to generate the numbers, there are cards with the facts on them. While there are usually only 10-12 numbers on the

Bump games are great for math stations or centers because after you teach students how to play the game they don't require any further explanation. You can create infinite versions of the game depending on the topic or skill you are teaching. This is a bundle of 7 different themed Bump! games focused on basic skills. Included: Multiplication Bump - Spring Garden theme Addition Bump - Mardi Gras theme Addition Bump-Winter theme Addition Bump-Valentine's Day theme Addition Bump-St. Patrick's D

Fluency is a consistent thread throughout the Common Core Standards. In order for students to be successful in future mathematics, they must have fluent computation skills. These activities provide students with addition and subtraction practice using a spinner and a template to generate as many new problems as students need. The game format is engaging and keeps students interested in “just one more” problem. The templates sequence from one-digit and one-digit to three-digit and two-digit pro

Bump games are great for math stations or centers because after you teach students how to play the game they don't require any further explanation. You can create infinite versions of the game depending on the topic or skill you are teaching. These particular bump games were designed to give students more practice with basic addition facts. Instead of the usual dice roll to generate the numbers, there are cards with the facts on them. Different game boards provided utilize different strategi

The Common Core State Standards require fluency with multiplication and division. After teaching a variety of strategies, students still need practice in order to become proficient. This math center can be used for students to practice multiplication and division word problems in an engaging activity. Twenty-seven problems are provided, but any collection of problems can be used to play the game again. Included in the set are: Directions for the game 27 word multiplication and division wo