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These task cards were created to support standard 5.OA.2, writing and interpreting numerical expression; the task cards also vertically support standard 6.EE.2.a. Simply print on card stock, laminate (for use for many years to come), and cut out. Perfect for small groups, math workshop, support, and end of grade test review. This set includes: 24 task cards {16 task cards of writing numerical expressions from word expressions and 8 task cards of interpreting numerical expressions into word ex

Bring learning to life with these US Coin Sorting Mats! There are a variety of uses for these mats, including the foundational skill of identifying coins and recalling their value. Students can use real coins, plastic coins, or use the coin set included in the file. There are 3 coin sorting mats: By identification (heads and tails)By value in cents -- using the cents symbolBy value in cents/dollars -- using the dollar signEach template has an option for total coins and valueHow to use in the

A number bond is a tool used to build foundational math skills, such as ten combinations, fact families, and part, part, whole operations. Number bonds have become a staple in elementary math classrooms because they represent the relationship of a number and the parts that are combined to make it. For this reason, number bonds are imperative in early school years so students can explore how numbers work. These templates are multi-use and can be used for all elementary grade levels. Build fluen

Use this organizer to build numbers in expanded form, word form, base tens, and determine the value of each digit. This can be used to support a lesson, during a task-based activity, math workshop, and to model building a number. The organizer is designed as a half-page so there are two organizers per page. Download is in Word format so you can edit the boxes and/or enter a number of choice. Check out these place value mats that can be used from kindergarten to middle school, here: https://