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These vocabulary cards are used in my fractions unit. The words include fraction, numerator, denominator, fraction bar, improper fraction, equivalent fraction, mixed number, simplest form, like fraction, unlike fraction, and unit fraction. Each card contains a definition and an example. I made these to save time because it is much easier to print them on card stock or have them paste them to an index card than to have them write out vocabulary as called for in my curriculum guide.

This Power Point walks through using the distributive property to solve 2 digit by 1 digit and 3 digit by 1 digit multiplication problems. With each mouse click, the next step in the process is revealed. There are 4 slides which demonstrate the process using arrays. The four examples with arrays are all 2 digits multiplied by 1 digit. There are four more 2 digit by 1 digit slides that illustrate the process without an array. There are three slides that illustrate 3 digit by 1 digit problems. Alo

This Power Point gives step by step instructions on identifying and solving additive and multiplicative comparison problems. The first two slides give two word problems. Students are to identify the key words and with a mouse click, the key words are highlighted. With each click of the mouse, the problem is worked out. Slides 4-9 give a single word problem in which students identify the key words and solve. In addition to the slide show, an activity is provided so that students may practice writ

To get extra practice simplifying fractions, I created this sort activity so that students can cut and paste. I have them simplify all of the fractions first then give the sort sheet after they have completed the simpifying. This could also be used as a center.

I designed this game so that my students wouldn't begrudge practicing long division. There are 2 game boards. One of the gameboards has 2 digit dividends with 3 digit dividend challenge problems. The other has 3 digit dividends with 4 digit dividend challenge problems. My students really enjoyed it and barely realized they were practicing long division.

This is an activity in which students find the factors of 1-24 using cookie cereal to make arrays to assist them. They complete a chart as they find each factor. After finding the factors or 1-24, there is a sheet in which they identify the prime and composite numbers. There are also practice finding factors worksheets included. I created this activity as an alternative to the Core Curriculum Unit 2 Activity 4. I've used it in my classroom and it worked very well.

In this game, students identify factors of whole numbers. As they move around the game board, they must land on factors of a given number to fill their freak card. There are two levels of play. For level one, students are given the factors and in level two, students find the factors of a given number before playing. The beauty of this game is that you can adjust and vary the way it is played to suit your time frame and student's ability level. Not only are students practicing finding factors, th

This power point takes the kids through the process of comparing fractions over a two day period. Comparing first with like numerators, then like denominators then by cross multiplication. I've included a slide breakdown so that you can follow my train of thought. I've also included the greater than, less than and equal to signs that I print on cardstock and laminate and use throughout the year. CCS: MA.4.M.4.6

In this twist on the classic game of Battle, students compare numbers to see whose number is larger. There are five levels of this game. The levels go from 3 digit numbers to 7 digit numbers with each level getting increasingly harder.

In this version of the remainder game, students divide beans from the pot into groups and keep the remaining beans. Better watch out, if you land on spill the beans, you loose all your beans and have to start all over. Mats and beans are provided for hands on division with manipulatives. This game is great for independent workstations. 2-4 players CCSS: 4.NBT.6 ; MA.3.M.3.6

To practice rounding numbers, I made this game. Students select a card, round the underlined digit on the card, partners check their answer, and if correct students move around the gameboard. After the whole class plays, I put it in one of my math centers.

I created these task cards to serve my enrichment students while comparing numbers. There are twelve cards with two numbers to compare with a missing digit and twelve cards with three digits to compare with a missing digit.

This is a great activity I use during my fractions unit because I am usually on my fraction unit around Easter time each year. The kids love it. I use it as a take home project. It could be completed as a class project but it does take considerable time to do the coloring, drawing, cutting and pasting. I've supplied a completed page for you. I only allow my students to use an adjective one time within the book and it makes the reading a lot more enjoyable. Although there is no thumbnail for

Is it the 100th day of school? I found that most of the activities out there are for younger students. I created a couple of activities so that my older students could still participate in celebrating the 100th day of school. In this activity, students are given a riddle and equations sheet. They solve the equations and color in the corresponding number on the 100's chart. After solving all of the equations, the answer to the riddle appears on the chart. The students really liked it. They

This power point is used to introduce fractions. I've taken the lesson and broken it into 3 sections. The first section defines fractions, identifies the numerator and denominator, describes the function of the numerator, and the function of the denominator. In the second section, students identify the numerator or denominator of fractions and students create fraction stories that coincide with a picture on the slide. I've added this to the lesson this year since my district is focusing on s

I created this fun game as an early finisher activity. With the purchase of this game, you get a set of fraction/decimal cards (about the size of a playing card) for tenths and a set for hundredths. Print them on cardstock and laminate. Then students shuffle the cards and lay them flat. They try to match the fraction with the corresponding decimal card. When they make a match, they keep the set and get a point. Play continues until all the cards are matched. When I first had my students pla

Students will find the missing factor or product for 20 given problems. If answered correctly, part of the mystery picture will appear. If incorrectly answered, nothing will appear and they have to try again. Great for early finishers, math centers, homework or independent practice. The picture works best on 90% screen size. I also linked a standard. Division is not found in this activity so it is only a partial standard.

This power point covers the steps to multiplying 2 digit whole numbers by 2 digit whole numbers using the rectangular section strategy. With each mouse click, the next step in the process is revealed. A power point guide is provided so students can fill in the answers as you work the power point. The first 4 slides give step by step directions and the last 4 have multiplication problems the students can solve on their guide sheet. I have a smart board so the students solve, then get called t

Students will solve 24 problems in which they will multiply by a multiple of 10. If answered correctly, part of the mystery picture will appear. If incorrect, nothing will appear and they will have to try again in order to complete the picture. I like to use these as center work, homework or early finisher work.

To practice identifying value, I made this game. Students select a card, identify the value of a digit in a number, partners check their answer, and if correct students move around the gameboard. After the whole class plays, I put it in one of my math centers.