MissThomas

This is a series of twelve short tasks (with easy, medium, and hard levels) intended to introduce fifth grade students to the concept of powers of ten, place value, multiplying decimals by 10, and similar concepts. Some problems are closed-ended, while others are open ended. This problem set is intended to be used with students who have access to a calculator, though most of the problems could be solved without one. The emphasis in this problem set is noticing patterns when multiplying and divi

Eight high-quality word problems, most multi-step, involving addition and subtraction up to the millions. Answer key included. Assessment included in both .docx and .pdf formats. Assessment also includes knowledge of rounding and place value.

A page of word problems centered on the skill of rounding. Problems include numbers ranging from the tens to the hundred-thousands. Students must decide based on the problem's context which place makes the most sense. One problem involves students evaluating the work of others--deciding if the way that someone has chosen to round makes sense in the context of the problem. Intended for 4th grade (NBT3), but could be used for 3rd grade or for struggling 5th graders.

A page of word problems centered on the skill of rounding. Problems include numbers ranging from the tens to the hundred-thousands. Students must decide based on the problem's context which place makes the most sense. One problem involves students evaluating the work of others--deciding if the way that someone has chosen to round makes sense in the context of the problem. Intended for 4th grade (NBT3), but could be used for 3rd grade or for struggling 5th graders. This can be given as independe

A learning progression I created for math standard 4NBT3. Learning progressions are a great way for students (and parents/teachers) to keep track of how close they are to meeting the grade-level standard. Document is a .docx to allow for editing if desired.

A learning progression I created for math standard 4NBT2. Learning progressions are a great way for students (and parents/teachers) to understand how close they are to meeting the grade level standard. Uploaded as a .docx so that you may edit if desired.

A page of word problems centered on the skill of rounding. Problems primarily involve rounding to the hundreds or tens place. Students must decide based on the problem's context which place makes the most sense. Two problems involve students evaluating the work of others--deciding if the way that someone has chosen to round makes sense in the context of the problem. Intended for 4th grade (NBT3), but could be used for 3rd grade or for struggling 5th graders.