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Mathster Vakkas

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New York, United States
About the store
I have been teaching elementary school since 1998. I am currently a 4th grade teacher. I <strong>skillfully enhance</strong> every single lesson in the EngageNY-Eureka Math Modules for teachers, students, and parents. Lessons are enhanced with: *typed-out lesson objectives *simplified directions *enlarged font *bold and underlined key words *better layout (work space) *extra practice lessons *typed-out application problems *typed-out higher order thinking questions (H.O.T.) *mid &amp; end of module reviews *interactive Smart Board features
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Preview of Multiplication & Division Strategies handouts Bundle: PowerPoint, Smart Bd, PDF

Multiplication & Division Strategies handouts Bundle: PowerPoint, Smart Bd, PDF

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Mathster Vakkas
I put these strategies in students' notebooks, insert them into their plastic white boards, send them home, post them in the classroom, and share them with tutors. ★This bundle includes: -A Smart Board document with all multiplication strategies and a Smart Board document with all division strategies (ties in with the EngageNY/Eureka Math modules).-Handouts to print for students and parents of the strategies (2 PDF's)-Math Key words for multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction handout
Preview of Math:  Number Talks (Smart Board + PowerPoint) handouts/directions/examples

Math: Number Talks (Smart Board + PowerPoint) handouts/directions/examples

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This Number Talks bundle includes the Smart Board document and PowerPoint slideshow. Number Talks increase computational fluency. ★My students love Number Talks. They are short and allow students to do mental computation and explain (using mathematical language) and defend their answers, as well as allow the opportunity for students to defend, support, or appropriately disagree with their peers' answers. This is a powerful tool to develop math discourse and also a class culture of accepting a
Preview of New York State-Math State Test Prep: Review for Grade 4 Concepts

New York State-Math State Test Prep: Review for Grade 4 Concepts

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MATH BUNDLE:I created this review bundle for teachers, students, and parents to prepare and review for the Grade 4 Math State Test, or to review Engage NY Modules 1-5 math skills. ★ Skills include:Place value, Rounding, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Measurement, Angle Measure & Plane Figures, and Fractions ★ This Bundle includes:PDFs, Microsoft Word documents, PowerPoint slideshows, & Smart Board documents: -Various Mixed Skills Review (word problems) -Isolated Skills Prac
Preview of Grade 4 Math ENTIRE Module 3 Topics A-H: Student Pgs, Reviews, HOT Q's, Smart Bd

Grade 4 Math ENTIRE Module 3 Topics A-H: Student Pgs, Reviews, HOT Q's, Smart Bd

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This bundle includes over 100 items! -Every module lesson (38 lessons) -Student Pages are modified/enhanced: lesson objectives, sprints, typed-out application problems, problem sets, exit tickets, homework, typed-out Higher Order Thinking questions (H.O.T.) for every lesson -Math Writing Rubric for the Higher Order writing prompts -Whole module data tracker document for standards/lesson objectives -Extra practice lessons for many lessons -Factors & multiples lessons -Module 3 vocabulary Wor
Preview of Multiplication & Division Word Problems Bundle! 22 Microsoft Word Documents

Multiplication & Division Word Problems Bundle! 22 Microsoft Word Documents

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This Bundle includes: ★14 Microsoft Word documents with multiplication word problems (with all answer keys included). Word problems consist of: -1 digit times 2, 3, 4 digit word problems -2 digits times multiples of 10 word problems -2 digit times 2 digit word problems -Factors & Multiples Lesson Handouts -Factors Partner Activity -Math Key Words for Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction word problems handouts/class posters ★8 Microsoft Word documents with 36 division word proble
Preview of Math Key Words-Smart Bd & Printables to post/hand-out: for Add, Subt, Mult, Div

Math Key Words-Smart Bd & Printables to post/hand-out: for Add, Subt, Mult, Div

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★Included in this bundle: -Smart Board document with the key words -Word Document to print -PDF file ★These key words get posted in my classroom for students to refer to during our math word problems. Students tend to struggle with word problems, but my students have benefited so much with these key words. I also send a copy home with students for parents during homework help. ************************************ Below are resources available in ★my store★ Grades 1-6 Mid & End of Module R
Preview of Multiplication Strategies Handouts (Grades 2 - 5) PowerPoint, Smart Board, PDF

Multiplication Strategies Handouts (Grades 2 - 5) PowerPoint, Smart Board, PDF

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Mathster Vakkas
I put these strategies in students' notebooks, insert them into their plastic white boards, send them home, post them in the classroom, and share them with tutors. The key words for addition, multiplication, subtraction, and division handouts are so helpful for students during word problems. Included: *A Printable PDF document of the multiplication strategies to print for students & parents *A Smart Board document with the multiplication strategies *A PowerPoint document of the multiplication
Preview of Multiplication: Rounding before multiplying to check if answer is reasonable

Multiplication: Rounding before multiplying to check if answer is reasonable

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I have my students learn to round the multi-digit number first, and multiply quickly to see what their answer should be close to...this way, when they get an exact answer, they can know if their answer is reasonable. ************************************ Below are resources available in ★my store★Grades 1-6 Mid & End of Module Review & Assessment Bundles►1st Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►2nd Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►3rd Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►4th Grade Review & Assessment
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Experience

I have been teaching elementary school since 1998. I am currently a 4th grade teacher. I <strong>skillfully enhance</strong> every single lesson in the EngageNY-Eureka Math Modules for teachers, students, and parents. Lessons are enhanced with: *typed-out lesson objectives *simplified directions *enlarged font *bold and underlined key words *better layout (work space) *extra practice lessons *typed-out application problems *typed-out higher order thinking questions (H.O.T.) *mid &amp; end of module reviews *interactive Smart Board features

Teaching style

Inquiry-based learning, blended with real-life applications, and hands-on activities.

Awards & shining teacher moments

2011, PBS National Teacher Innovation Award Winner (math strategies, student engagement, creativity, &amp; innovation). 2012 Public Education Grant winner. www.mathstervakkas.com (math video problems &amp; video interactive read alouds).

My own education history

Masters degree in Elementary Education.

Additional biographical information

I love spending time and sharing laughs with my beautiful wife, two wonderful boys, and our playful dog. I also enjoy teaching, playing basketball, biking, swimming, reading, and boating.