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Georgia, United States
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I have over 20 years experience teaching fifth math.
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Preview of Fifth Grade Summer Math Packet

Fifth Grade Summer Math Packet

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Plaid Dad
There’s nothing like having some days off from school. That is, of course, unless you have some math to keep you company! Fifth Grade Summer Math Packet is a good way to keep those skills sharp. The pack includes 50 pages, most with 9 problems, covering the fifth grade math standards. There are no graphics on the individual pages. Cover graphics and borders courtesy of mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Two Digit Multiplication Task Cards

Two Digit Multiplication Task Cards

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Two-Digit Multiplication Task Cards contains 32 word problems based on situations around the school. Each problem involves multiplication where both factors contain at least 2 digits. There are a few multistep tasks included. Every card is aligned with NBT.5. Graphics courtesy of mycutegraphics.
Preview of Multistep Decimal Addition and Subtraction Task Cards

Multistep Decimal Addition and Subtraction Task Cards

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Multistep Decimal Addition and Subtraction Task Cards contains 28 tasks that combine decimal addition and subtraction. The tasks are real-life word problems. The values in the problems contain decimals with varying digits behind the decimal. Regrouping of some sort is required on almost all of the problems. Graphics courtesy of mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Mean, Median, Mode and Range Word Problem Task Cards

Mean, Median, Mode and Range Word Problem Task Cards

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Mean, Median, Mode and Range Word Problem Task Cards is a set of 28 tasks. Each of the tasks requires the reader to find the mean, median, mode, or range of a set of numbers. The means of the sets are not all whole numbers. The reader must sometimes add a decimal and zeroes behind it to find the mean. Most sets of numbers contain an even amount of numbers. This means the reader must take the mean of the two middle numbers to find the median. There is not one clear-cut mode of most of the sets. I
Preview of Two-Digit Division Task Cards

Two-Digit Division Task Cards

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Two-Digit Division Task Cards contains 48 real-life word problems that require division by 2-digit divisors. The first 28 of the cards have no remainders with 12 1-digit quotients, 12 2-digit quotients, and 4 3-digit quotients. The next 12 problems involve correcting the estimate and the last eight are problems with remainders that need to be interpreted. The cards can be cut apart or left intact in sheets of 4. Graphics courtesy of mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Volume Word Problem Task Cards

Volume Word Problem Task Cards

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Volume Word Problem Task Cards is a collection of 28 tasks dealing with the volume of a rectangular prism. The first 14 are simple, straightforward problems. The last 14 have a twist of some sort to them. Graphics courtesy of mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Powers of 10 Word Problem Task Cards

Powers of 10 Word Problem Task Cards

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Powers of 10 Word Problem Task Cards is a collection of 36 tasks that involve using powers of 10, or NBT 2. Graphics courtesy of mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Halloween Multiplication Task Cards

Halloween Multiplication Task Cards

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Halloween Multiplication Task Cards is a collection of 28 Halloween-related tasks involving multiplication. The tasks require multiplication by both 1- and 2-digit factors. Some multistep problems are included in the cards. The situations in the cards are not scary or macabre at all. They are of a more humorous bent. Graphics courtesy of my cutegraphics.com
Preview of Decimal Multiplication Word Problems Task Cards

Decimal Multiplication Word Problems Task Cards

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Decimal Multiplication Word Problems Task Cards contains 36 tasks. The tasks are an even mix of decimals times whole numbers and decimals times decimals. Graphics courtesy of mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Transcontinental Railroad Math Word Problem Task Cards

Transcontinental Railroad Math Word Problem Task Cards

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Transcontinental Railroad Math Word Problem Task Cards is a collection of 36 tasks about the Transcontinental Railroad. The tasks are a mix of basic operation problems. A few of the tasks are social studies questions. Frames for cover and tasks courtesy of mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Beach Math Word Problem Task Cards

Beach Math Word Problem Task Cards

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Beach Math Word Problem Task Cards is a collection of 56 task cards involving the beach. The cards are a mix of basic operations, fractions and other math things. Graphics courtesy of mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Test Prep Pack Fifth Grade Math

Test Prep Pack Fifth Grade Math

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Fifth Grade Math Test Prep Pack is a collection of review problems for standardized tests. The pack is a set of 35 pages, each with 4 multiple choice questions. The pack covers most of the fifth grade common core math standards. Cover page graphics courtesy of my cutegraphics.com
Preview of Pumpkin Math Task Cards

Pumpkin Math Task Cards

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Pumpkin Math Task Cards is a collection of 40 tasks associated with pumpkins. The tasks are NOT Halloween-related. The tasks contain a mixture of math problems but the majority of tasks address the four basic operations. Graphics courtesy of mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Halloween Division

Halloween Division

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Halloween Division Task Cards is a collection of 32 Halloween-themed tasks. The first twelve cards require division by 1-digit divisors. The next twelve cards require division by two-digit divisors. These tasks yield 1- and 2-digit quotients. The next four problems require the reader to adjust the estimate. The final four problems involve interpreting the remainder. The cards can be used individually or as sheets of four. Graphics courtesy of mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Three Little Pigs 2-Digit Addition Without Regrouping Word Problem Task Cards

Three Little Pigs 2-Digit Addition Without Regrouping Word Problem Task Cards

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The pigs and the wolf are at it again! In the Three Little Pigs 2-Digit Addition Without Regrouping Word Problem Task Cards. The pigs build and the wolf blows down. The wolf doesn’t meet his usual gruesome end in this rendition though he does get a headache. All twenty tasks involve 2-digit addition without regrouping. Each task is half a page in size with room for scratch work. I included many words from the second grade high frequency word list in the tasks. Frames courtesy of mycutegraphics.
Preview of Tuskegee Airmen Task Cards

Tuskegee Airmen Task Cards

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The Tuskegee Airmen were an important part of the American effort in World War Two. They trained in the Deep South and overcame prejudice to provide protection for American bombers on missions during the war. This set of task cards has 28 questions related to the Airmen. The cards are a mix of math and history. Card frames courtesy of mycutegraphics.com Cover picture courtesy of morguefiles.
Preview of Unit Fraction Division Word Problem Task Cards

Unit Fraction Division Word Problem Task Cards

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Unit Fraction Division Word Problems Task Cards is a collection of 28 tasks. Each task involves dividing whole numbers by unit fractions or unit fractions by whole numbers. Graphics courtesy of mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Thanksgiving Multiplication Word Problem Task Cards

Thanksgiving Multiplication Word Problem Task Cards

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Plaid Dad
Thanksgiving Multiplication Word Problem Task Cards is a collection of 28 Thanksgiving-themed tasks. The tasks all involve multiplication by 1- or 2-digit factors. Two tasks require the reader to divide to find an alternate answer to the task. The cards can be used individually or as sheets of four. Graphics courtesy of mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Christmas Elf Math Word Problem Task Cards

Christmas Elf Math Word Problem Task Cards

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Christmas Elf Math Word Problem Task Cards follows the elves as they get toys ready for Boss Kringle to deliver to everyone. The cards contain 40 word problem tasks. The tasks contain basic operations with whole numbers and decimals, elapsed time, powers of 10 and finding fractional parts of a number. There are some multistep tasks as well. Graphics courtesy of mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Ted's Terribly Tasty Tacos Task Cards (Powers of Ten)

Ted's Terribly Tasty Tacos Task Cards (Powers of Ten)

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Ted’s Terribly Tasty Tacos Task Cards Description Ted has many mathematical operations to perform at Ted’s Terribly Tasty Tacos. The problems often involve multiplying decimals and whole numbers by positive powers of 10. The 36 tasks are real-life situations that can be solved by moving decimals or adding zeroes. The last eight of the cards are multistep problems that are a bit more challenging for students. The cards can be used individually in centers or as sheets of four problems. These card
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About the store

Experience

I have over 20 years experience teaching fifth math.

Teaching style

Twenty-two years of teaching fifth-graders math has continually evolved my approach to teaching. I try to have a varied approach to teaching math. Sure, pencil and paper work-it-out is a large part of it. But, more and more, I have learned to stress other things. I really enjoy hearing their ideas on how to solve problems. I often find their way is better than mine. I then have one more way to teach it. I have humor in my teaching because I tend to see humor in most everything. I like silly and it comes through when I teach even if I am having a bad day. One thing is constant: the kids are still awesome! I learn to enjoy them more each day. The favorite thing I love to hear is "I thought this would be hard but it's easy!"

Awards & shining teacher moments

I have been teacher of the year.

My own education history

I have a BA in mathematics with a concentration in secondary education. I have a M.Ed. and Ed.S. in middle grades education with a concentration in mathematics. I am currently certified to teach middle grades and secondary math. I am also certified to teach middle grades social studies and language arts.

Additional biographical information

I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescent Mathematics.