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

“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

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.

“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

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

With the help of these cards, you and your students will be able to amaze others with your ability to accurately figure out the correct date of anyone's birth! This activity is free, but your ratings and comments would be much appreciated!

These posters serve as an anchor to instruction and helping students establish and grow their understanding of multiplication as a method for counting a certain number of groups of the same size. The posters include "real world" images of objects that are found in groups of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.