positive teaching

This powerpoint includes the steps of the Fab 5 Strategy. Students use the five steps to solve multi-step word problems. This strategy gives students a way to find what is important in the problem and figure out which strategy would work the best. Students enjoy having only 5 steps to remember!

This story frame correlates with Sarah, Plain and Tall. Students can complete this story frame after reading one chapter or the entire book. The students are required to show an understanding of the important events and story elements.

Students are able to practice using the order of operations with this scavenger hunt. The students roam around the room finding and answering each equation on a total of ten stars. This could be used as a whole class activity or as a center. Included: 10 stars including equations to solve Operation Star Hunt answer sheet