Perky Bird

- 2 page fraction cheat sheet for visual learners. - Covers converting between improper and mixed numbers and fraction operations for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division * I teach adding and subtracting fractions using the butterfly method verses finding the LEAST common denominator. So sometimes you will have to simplify the final answer. * Butterfly method is when you multiply at a diagonal and multiply the two denominators.

For my students who have difficulty visualizing where a number lies between two whole numbers when rounding, they need to see a number line. This is a 2-page worksheet where students will round to the nearest dollar and then whole number using a rhyme first and a number line to aid as a visual representation of that number's value.

The sign included is for visual learners and can be given to students for their binders or to hang up in the classroom. I included two sets of notes and two sets of worksheets. * This is a skill that might require two days of teaching to fully understand, so that is why the second set of notes are provided. * You can have a student(s) teach it the following day with the second set of notes as well. - An answer key is provided.

Students will define the word factor and preview an example of what makes a product. Then the students will record the factors for numbers 2 - 45 using each rainbow arc as a pair of factors remember to use wording such as "2 groups of 6 makes 12". The discussion of prime and composite numbers comes natural in this activity. This is an excellent year-round resource for students to have a visual cue to distinguish between prime and composite numbers and to identify the greatest common factor w

2 page decimal cheat sheet for visual learners. Covers place value and decimal operations for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

1st section: When introducing or reinforcing a topic, I want the students to discover a method. Students (in groups of 4) will use counters to discover how to find the average. You can model it in the front of class with a group of four students if you don't have the opportunity to get to groups of 4 students individually. Subskills taught in the group activity: - The word mean is introduced in this activity to familiarize the students that mean and average are synonyms. - Students learn

This packet contains a 3 step approach to teaching comparing decimals to help the students go from concrete to abstract. The students will see then draw the gradual progression of the decimal place values getting smaller. Then the students will go to the abstract level and write the numbers in tables to compare and order the decimals. There are several extra templates for students to use along with their textbook problems if they find the place value charts helpful.

Using bank accounts in your classroom is a fun and engaging way to teach your students math skills that they will all use in life. The students will not think calculating their own interest is work. They will love it! You can keep it simple and pay them for As on tests and quizzes or you can give the students paychecks twice a month for classroom jobs. You can start using bank accounts in your classroom today!

Many students find telling time difficult and especially calculating elapsed time! I created a timeline that students can use as a resource when trying to solve problems involving elapsed time. The timeline method is beneficial for students who need extra support in this area.

This lesson plan has everything you need to have an enjoyable Pi Day with your students. I included 3 class activities that will be fun for the students to learn more about this magic number Pi! I added links to songs to make it even more memorable and to ensure they can recall the vocabulary. Who says math can't be fun? Have fun learning and discovering the relationship between a circle's circumference and its diameter.

There is one thing that all math teachers can agree on... there are a lot of homework grades. This 10 point rubric system makes it easy for the students to fill out in class after checking their answers. There are 2 types of math homework rubrics based on what works better for your classroom. I also included a reading log rubric that makes grading reading logs quick and easy. The rubric categories are an excellent reference tool for parent conferences and report cards as evidence of what

This song adds excitement and movement to the math classroom and helps the students remember those decimals rules! In Middle School some classes love to get up and sing and dance with the motions, while others benefit from us just saying them like a chant or rap while they are working and need a prompt. Songs, rhymes, and jingles are the perfect addition to any math classroom.