Real World Learning

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

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

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