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Review CCSS statistical standards with this independent project. Students will be required to apply knowledge about statistical questions, measures of central tendency, and visual models to analyze student created data. PDF file includes: *Teaching Guide *Student Directions (with LOW PREP version) *Student recording sheets

Printable poster (in color) for 8.5" x 14" paper. Contains the rounding rhyme "5 and above, give it a shove. 4 and below, let it go." Style is sporty; perfect for upper elementary and middle school.

Review and practice vocabulary associated with dividing fractions. Vocabulary terms include: denominator, numerator, simplest form, mixed number, improper fraction, reciprocal, dividend, divisor, and quotient. Terms are matched to number models and students are required to discuss definitions in their own words. File includes: 18 playing cards (plus decorative card backs) and student directions Aligns with CCSS

Ditch the boring worksheet! Have students practice solving ADDITION ONE-STEP EQUATIONS while discovering a mystery picture! All problems involve POSITIVE INTEGERS ONLY. Have students who need a little more structure? Maybe more space to work? Not a problem! A corresponding "work space" worksheet is included- perfect for differentiation! Product includes: 1 mystery picture worksheet, 1 work space page, photo answer keys Check out my other Algebra Mystery Picture Products!

Get active with these warm-up task cards! Students are required to use knowledge about Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages to calculate the number of laps, jumping jacks, and push-ups to complete. These task cards are great for in class or in the gym. Sample questions: Find: 1/5 of 50, 36% of 50, and .44 of 50 This PDF includes: Student task cards (5 versions); Answer key

Review concepts of this classic novel with your students! This game is perfect for small group, partners, or individual practice at home. Skills addressed: *Inference *Plot Structure *Main Idea *Figurative Language *Narrative perspective (Point of view) How the game is played: Each group will need a die and a sheet of paper for keeping score. Taking turns, students roll the die and the number that it lands on is the question that they answer. If the answer is correct, the student receives a

Printable visual models of exponents. Let your students SEE the meaning of an exponent. Great for small or whole group demonstrations. PDF includes: Models for all exponents from 3^1 to 3^10 Check out the rest of my EXPONENT MODELS: Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 2Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 3Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 4Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 5Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 6FREEBIE Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 7Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 8Expon

Practice with converting percents to fractions while creating a visual representation. Great for students who need to "see" that fractions and percents can be equivalent. Includes: 2 pages- 1 page of independent practice; 1 page of cooperative practice (which can be adapted for unlimited possibilities) This file is a PDF. You may purchase this a .doc file to customize to your needs.

A set of 10 ratio picture challenges; students must write the ratio that is displayed. These can be displayed around the classroom for students to walk around and solve, used in centers, or even projected for whole-group practice. Included: 10 picture challenges Student Recording Sheet Answer Key

Rolling FRACTIONS into PERCENTS This set of student directions guides students through creating their own fractions to convert into percents. Great for fast finishers, students who need more motivation for practice, partners, small groups, and more! Includes: Teacher's Guide & Student Directions- 4 different versions: Paper saver, B/W small Group, Color Small Group, Guided Recording Sheet Requires: Dice

Students can CHOOSE how to practice their vocabulary words with this choice board. Great for centers or homework practice! Can be used for ANY subject! There is built-in differentiation and leveling. Vocabulary Choices include: *Pictures *Sentences *Test *Crossword puzzle *Flashcards *Story *Analogies *Comic strip *Poem What is included: *1 Choice board

Printable visual models of exponents. Let your students SEE the meaning of an exponent. Great for small or whole group demonstrations. PDF includes: Models for all exponents from 9^1 to 9^10 Check out the rest of my EXPONENT MODELS: Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 2Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 3Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 4Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 5Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 6Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 7Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 8Exponents: Vi

Students can CHOOSE how they practice analyzing plot and characters with this choice board! It can be used with ANY novel. Great for literature circles or independent practice! The choice board has built in differentiation. Activities to Choose From: *Comic strip *Instagram *News Report *Movie Poster *Poem *Paragraph Writing Skills addressed: *Inference *Analyzing character changes

Use this graphic organizer with students who are beginning to write using the 5 paragraph essay structure. The graphic organizer is intended to be used to organize, and essentially "outline," the writer's ideas during the pre-writing phase of the writing process. May be used for expository or argument essays. Skills addressed: *Organizing ideas into paragraphs *Supporting claims with relevant facts/examples/details *Introducing and concluding ideas *Writing a thesis or claim What is included:

Printable visual models of exponents. Let your students SEE the meaning of an exponent. Great for small or whole group demonstrations. PDF includes: Models for all exponents from 2^1 to 2^10 Check out the rest of my EXPONENT MODELS: Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 2Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 3Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 4Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 5Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 6FREEBIE Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 7Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 8Expon

Hands-on activity where students search for geometric shapes in real life. Students must locate and measure shapes. From those measurements, students will calculate the surface area. Shapes include: squares, rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles, composite figures, and rectangular prisms. Great for groups or even an at-home investigation. Supplemental materials needed: rulers or yard sticks PDF file includes: 1 page with 2 sets of student directions; 1 page with recording sheet

Printable visual models of exponents. Let your students SEE the meaning of an exponent. Great for small or whole group demonstrations. PDF includes: Models for all exponents from 6^1 to 6^10 Check out the rest of my EXPONENT MODELS: Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 2Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 3Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 4Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 5Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 6FREEBIE Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 7Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 8Expon

This is a weekly goal setting graphic organizer. Requires students to set a math goal, set a plan for each day, and reflect on their own progress. A great proactive tool for struggling or advanced students. **If you would like this modified for your content area, please contact me.

This product is a student driven, small group, practice activity for the beginning of Ch. 6 in the novel Esperanza Rising. The activity includes reading, discussing, and evaluating the text. Student responses are open-ended. The activity is leveled; Below, On, Above Levels. Great for Literature Circles! Skills addressed: *Identifying theme and using evidence to support the theme *Extension: Identifying figurative language What is included: *Cover page *Teacher Suggestion Guide *Student Questio

Do you have a student who struggles with completing tasks in class? Break down the class period into manageable pieces for these students with the Tasks to Complete Student Log. Create a sense of accomplishment and teach self-management with this tool. Cover Clipart by Empty Jar Illustrations