Real World Learning

Purpose: Math word problems are a vital part of the math learning primarily because they show how math concepts apply to real world situations. They provide meaningful answers to the time-honored question, “Why do we need to know this?” Additionally, math word problems engage students in higher level thinking. They require students to do more than simply look at numbers and symbols and perform calculations. They must work strategically and think logically. The 32 task cards that follow are

“Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong” -Unknown In the spirit of the quote above, Race to the Top! is an effective tool to help kids practice/review their multiplication facts. Materials: • Either 1 ten-sided die or 2 six-sided dice. • Game board (varies slightly depending on option selected for dice)- available in color or black & white • One crayon, marker, or colored pencil Instructions: 1. Roll the die or dice, and multiply the number rolled by

Understanding that multiplication is repeated addition of a certain number of groups of the same size is absolutely key in developing students’ foundational knowledge of this operation and lays the groundwork for razor-sharp fluency in the future. Helping students see arrays as groups of objects arranged in columns and rows is pivotal to growing this understanding. To this end, the task cards (24 total) that follow provide opportunities for your students to see concrete examples of arrays in th

Purpose: Comparing numbers is an important skill for developing number sense and logical thinking. Mastery builds a strong foundation for later mathematical success. Materials Needed: Place value dice (100s, 10s, and 1s) and 1 blue marker Materials Provided: Battle game boards all requiring use of >, =, or < symbols and 8 variations of game boards calling for students to write the highest and lowest numbers rolled in expanded form or with place value pictures and then adding or subtr

WHY THIS PRODUCT?Far too many of us have encountered students who seem to plod mindlessly through word problems plucking out numbers and performing a random operation of some sort without giving much thought to the meaning behind the text. This product is intended for these students! Each slide is strategically designed step by step to help students develop a stronger sense of number while at the same time learn to create meaning, visualize, and bring life to the words on the page! PRODUCT D

This book includes 10 math questions for students to consider in a real world context. Students will have the opportunity to explain their reasoning, read scaled bar graphs to analyze data, and apply 2 and 3 digit addition/subtraction skills in a meaningful framework. Ideal for use as a bellringer, task cards, game, full math lesson, or extra +/- practice with real world application.

Why a Real World Element? Because math instruction at its best helps students make a connection to the world in which they live. This Elapsed Time activity is designed to do just that. Activity Students will calculate the amount of time it would take to travel from Chicago’s O’Hare airport to various destinations in the US and throughout the world. The times given are accurate, and time zone changes have been accounted for so that the arrival time equals the time it would be in Chicago (UTC/GM

“Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong” -Unknown In the spirit of the quote above, multiplication bracelets are a perfect tool for helping kids practice their facts anywhere, anytime! Included are bracelets in 3 different formats (the latter 2 formats have 5 variations each) to allow for differentiation in your class: • Facts listed in consecutive order • Facts listed in random order • Facts listed with a missing factor Just copy the bracelets on brig

This book includes 10 math questions for students to consider in a real world context. Students will have the opportunity to explain their reasoning, read scaled bar graphs to analyze data, and apply 4 and 5 digit addition/subtraction skills in a meaningful framework. Ideal for use as a bellringer, task cards, game, full math lesson, or extra +/- practice with real world application.

PowerPoint Presentation WHY THIS PRODUCT?Far too many of us have encountered students who seem to plod mindlessly through word problems plucking out numbers and performing a random operation of some sort without giving much thought to the meaning behind the text. This product is intended for these students! Each slide is strategically designed step by step to help students develop a stronger sense of number while at the same time learn to create meaning, visualize, and bring life to

Understanding that multiplication is repeated addition of a certain number of groups of the same size is absolutely key in developing students’ foundational knowledge of this operation and lays the groundwork for razor-sharp fluency in the future. Students who struggle often lack this essential understanding. To this end, the 24 task cards with real world images that follow provide further opportunities for your students to establish and grow this pivotal understanding.

I sincerely appreciate you looking more closely at this resource and share a passion with you for teaching math through real world and thought provoking experiences. I hope these 40 task cards provide meaningful instruction for your students and save you precious time in preparation. Purpose: Comparing numbers is an important skill for developing number sense and logical thinking. Mastery builds a strong foundation for later mathematical success. Included: *10 task cards comparing numbers u

This book includes 10 math questions for students to consider in a real world context. Students will have the opportunity to explain their reasoning, read scaled bar graphs to analyze data, and apply 3 and 4 digit addition/subtraction skills in a meaningful framework. Ideal for use as a bellringer, task cards, game, full math lesson, or extra +/- practice with real world application.

“Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong” -Unknown In the spirit of the quote above, division bracelets are a perfect tool for helping kids practice their facts anywhere, anytime! Included are bracelets in 3 different formats (the latter 2 formats have 5 variations each) to allow for differentiation in your class: • Facts listed in consecutive order • Facts listed in random order • Facts listed with a missing dividend Just copy the bracelets on brightly c

Thank you for taking a closer look at this product! Alphabetical Number Hunts are ideal for use as a math center, task cards, enrichment exercise, bellringer activity, or whole group lesson. Background/Purpose: The journey toward algebraic thinking begins when children are young! Experiences that invite kids to discover patterns, look closely at relationships, and work with unknowns lay a strong foundation for future mathematical success. “Alphabetical Number Hunts” is one tool that can be u

Thank you for looking more closely at this resource. I sincerely appreciate your interest and share a passion with you for teaching math through real world experiences.These task cards are intended to provide meaningful instruction for your students and save you precious time in preparation. Purpose: Comparing numbers is an important skill for developing number sense and logical thinking. Mastery builds a strong foundation for later mathematical success. Included: 28 task cards, student r

Why a Real World Element? Because math instruction at its best helps students make a connection to the world in which they live. This Elapsed Time activity is designed to do just that. Activity Students will calculate the amount of time it would take to travel from Chicago’s O’Hare airport to various destinations in the US and throughout the world. The times given are accurate, and time zone changes have been accounted for so that the arrival time equals the time it would be in Chicago (UTC/GM

Purpose: Once kids have reached a solid understanding of the concept of multiplication, this is a great game to help them develop fluency and automaticity. Being able to recall multiplication facts quickly and easily is a key foundational skill and a building block for future math success. The process of developing automaticity doesn’t have to be painful though! To this end, Spin A Fact is designed with a very simple format in which kids can engage with classmates, friends, family, classroo

It’s tic-tac-toe with a twist! This game integrates fact recall with strategic thinking…a powerful combination! Materials Needed: 2 different colors of markers – 20 for each player - transparent chips work well 1 game board for each pair of players Note: Game boards are offered for facts from 0-10 and 0-12. For variation of play, ten game boards are included for each category. Directions:1. To begin, players 1 and 2 each place one of their color chips over one of the factors listed in the

Cut out and assemble the pieces to create ruler. Color the “a.m.” bar gray and the “p.m.” bar yellow. For repeated use with a dry erase marker, laminate the assembled ruler. Optional: attach the two ends to create a circular loop that resembles the circular passage of time. Note: USE LEGAL SIZED PAPER to print. This tool is free, but your feedback is much appreciated!