The Creative Mathematician
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New Lenox, Illinois, United States
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Hi there! I'm Kait, and I've been teaching for 11 years. I began my career in the Chicagoland area, and moved to Minnesota with my husband in 2016, continuing to teach there for 6 years. Our family moved back to Illinois 2 years ago, and I returned to teaching here. Over the course of my 11 years, I have taught 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. I have also served as an ESL Department Lead, and Grade Level Team Leader. 5 years of my career were spent in an Arts Magnet school, which was the most incredible experience! I love including art now into everything I do!
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March Madness 4th Grade Math Test Prep
Do you love March Madness? Are you looking for a fun way to engage your students while reviewing math skills? This resource is for you! It includes a minimum of 2 task cards per 4th grade math standard to cover ALL Common Core math standards. All task cards are basketball themed, and a set of editable Google Slides is included with basketball themed games students can play for extra engagement! Cards are labeled by standard, and organized by topic for easy use based on student need. BONUS UPDATE
4th
Arithmetic, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
 +36
March Madness 5th Grade Math Test Prep
Do you love March Madness? Are you looking for a fun way to engage your students while reviewing math skills? This resource is for you! It includes a minimum of 2 task cards per 5th grade math standard to cover ALL Common Core math standards; a total of 94 task cards! All task cards are basketball themed, and a set of editable Google Slides is included with basketball themed games students can play for extra engagement! Cards are labeled by standard, and organized by topic for easy use based on
5th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.B.2
, 5.MD.C.3
 +37
The Big Mac Binge - An Original 3-Act Math Task
If you're like me, you are always looking for new creative ways to get students thinking deeply about mathematical concepts. Enter: Graham Fletcher. I use his 3-Act tasks in the classroom regularly to get my students thinking critically about math, and to put a fun spin on the Common Core standards we practice daily! I developed this 3-Act task myself in the style of Graham Fletcher. It is food themed, and all tasks involve current Guinness World Records about Big Macs! The task includes an enga
5th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.7
March Mathness 6th Grade Test Prep
Do you love March Madness? Are you looking for a fun way to engage your students while reviewing math skills? This resource is for you! It includes a minimum of 2 task cards per 6th grade math standard to cover ALL Common Core math standards; a total of 92 task cards! All task cards are basketball themed, and a set of editable Google Slides is included with basketball themed games students can play for extra engagement! Cards are labeled by standard, and organized by topic for easy use based on
6th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.2
, 6.G.A.3
 +52
Everyday Math - Unit 1 Study Guide - Grade 4
This study guide has questions to review all skills taught in Unit 1 of Everyday Math. There is an I Can statement at the start of each set of skill questions so students can review the goal of completing each set of questions. At the end of each set, there is a space for students to identify their own confidence with that skill by marking it with an emoji. This is super helpful for teachers to get feedback from students about each skill in this unit!
4th
Math, Math Test Prep, Place Value
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.A.1
 +4
Krispy Kreme Me: A Graham Fletcher Companion Recording Sheet
If you're like me, you are always looking for new creative ways to get students thinking deeply about mathematical concepts. Enter: Graham Fletcher. I use his 3-Act tasks in the classroom regularly to get my students thinking critically about math, and to put a fun spin on the Common Core standards we practice daily! I created this resource to use as a companion for student note taking and thinking. There is space for students to organize their thoughts connected with each act of the 3-Act tasks
5th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.4
 +12
Women of Mathematics: A STEM Research Project for Women's History Month
This a great resource for those looking to honor the incredible female pioneers of mathematics with their students! Included are blank posters for 8 female mathematicians, as well as a set of Google Slides with videos and links students can use to learn more about each one of them. This would make a great research project and bulletin board display for International Women's Month!
3rd - 5th
Other (Math), World History
Everyday Math - Unit 5 Study Guide - Grade 4
This study guide has questions to review all skills taught in Unit 5 of Everyday Math. There is an I Can statement at the start of each set of skill questions so students can review the goal of completing each set of questions. At the end of each set, there is a space for students to identify their own confidence with that skill by marking it with an emoji. This is super helpful for teachers to get feedback from students about each skill in this unit!
4th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
, 4.MD.B.4
, 4.MD.C.5
 +12
The Property Management Challenge: Project Based Learning for Math
It seems like everywhere you look these days, people are sharing ideas for side hustles. Even our kids are coming up with creative ways to generate income for themselves. With our kids being exposed to this concept regularly, it's time to capitalize on this interest, and tie it to math in this project based learning (PBL) experience! The project begins with students winning 1,000,000, and choosing to spend it on an Airbnb Tiny Home to earn more money. Students research three cities currently lis
5th - 6th
Applied Math, Math
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.3
, 5.NBT.A.4
 +19
Record Breaking Pumpkins - An Original 3-Act Math Task
If you're like me, you are always looking for new creative ways to get students thinking deeply about mathematical concepts. Enter: Graham Fletcher. I use his 3-Act tasks in the classroom regularly to get my students thinking critically about math, and to put a fun spin on the Common Core standards we practice daily! I developed this 3-Act task myself in the style of Graham Fletcher. It is Halloween themed, and all tasks involve current Guinness World Records about pumpkins! The task includes an
5th
Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 5.OA.A.1
 +4
Everyday Math - Unit 7 Study Guide - Grade 4
This study guide has questions to review all skills taught in Unit 7 of Everyday Math. There is an I Can statement at the start of each set of skill questions so students can review the goal of completing each set of questions. At the end of each set, there is a space for students to identify their own confidence with that skill by marking it with an emoji. This is super helpful for teachers to get feedback from students about each skill in this unit!
4th
Fractions, Math Test Prep, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.B.4
 +4
Amusement Park Angles
This activity is a creative way for your students to practice measuring angles! Using the protractor at the center of the page, students will measure angles given to them, and add an attraction in the amusement park at that location. They will use the original angle on the page to label the type of angle between the ticket booth, and the location of each attraction. Included also is an answer key!
4th - 5th
Fractions, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.C.5
, 4.MD.C.5a
, 4.MD.C.5b
 +1
Spooky Symmetrical Polygon Painting
Looking for a creative way to get your students exploring lines of symmetry? This project offers a creative way to get kids hands on understanding lines of symmetry in polygons. Included are Google slides with inspiration to get students thinking about their art, as well as a video that shows step-by-step directions for the string art portion of the project. Also included are blank templates of polygons that can be printed on white cardstock for painting. Your kids will love this spooky project!
2nd - 5th
Art, Geometry, Math
CCSS
2.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.2
 +3
Array-bow of Colors: Graham Fletcher Companion Recording Sheet
If you're like me, you are always looking for new creative ways to get students thinking deeply about mathematical concepts. Enter: Graham Fletcher. I use his 3-Act tasks in the classroom regularly to get my students thinking critically about math, and to put a fun spin on the Common Core standards we practice daily! I created this resource to use as a companion for student note taking and thinking. There is space for students to organize their thoughts connected with each act of the 3-Act tasks
4th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
How Much Dew: : A Graham Fletcher Companion Recording Sheet
If you're like me, you are always looking for new creative ways to get students thinking deeply about mathematical concepts. Enter: Graham Fletcher. I use his 3-Act tasks in the classroom regularly to get my students thinking critically about math, and to put a fun spin on the Common Core standards we practice daily! I created this resource to use as a companion for student note taking and thinking. There is space for students to organize their thoughts connected with each act of the 3-Act tasks
5th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions
CCSS
5.NF.B.6
Hanging by a Hair: A Graham Fletcher Companion Recording Sheet
If you're like me, you are always looking for new creative ways to get students thinking deeply about mathematical concepts. Enter: Graham Fletcher. I use his 3-Act tasks in the classroom regularly to get my students thinking critically about math, and to put a fun spin on the Common Core standards we practice daily! I created this resource to use as a companion for student note taking and thinking. There is space for students to organize their thoughts connected with each act of the 3-Act tasks
5th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Decimals
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.6
, 5.NBT.B.7
Where's the Beef?: A Graham Fletcher Companion Recording Sheet
If you're like me, you are always looking for new creative ways to get students thinking deeply about mathematical concepts. Enter: Graham Fletcher. I use his 3-Act tasks in the classroom regularly to get my students thinking critically about math, and to put a fun spin on the Common Core standards we practice daily! I created this resource to use as a companion for student note taking and thinking. There is space for students to organize their thoughts connected with each act of the 3-Act tasks
4th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
4.OA.A.1
, 4.OA.B.4
Dill'er Up: Graham Fletcher Companion Recording Sheet
If you're like me, you are always looking for new creative ways to get students thinking deeply about mathematical concepts. Enter: Graham Fletcher. I use his 3-Act tasks in the classroom regularly to get my students thinking critically about math, and to put a fun spin on the Common Core standards we practice daily! I created this resource to use as a companion for student note taking and thinking. There is space for students to organize their thoughts connected with each act of the 3-Act tasks
4th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.OA.A.1
, 4.OA.B.4
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Hi there! I'm Kait, and I've been teaching for 11 years. I began my career in the Chicagoland area, and moved to Minnesota with my husband in 2016, continuing to teach there for 6 years. Our family moved back to Illinois 2 years ago, and I returned to teaching here. Over the course of my 11 years, I have taught 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. I have also served as an ESL Department Lead, and Grade Level Team Leader. 5 years of my career were spent in an Arts Magnet school, which was the most incredible experience! I love including art now into everything I do!
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