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Need a quick check of addition and subtraction regrouping skills? This 4-question quiz allows students to "show what you know". Two questions are addition and two questions are subtraction. This could be used for small groups, exit slips, or a whole class quick assessment. Students are able to show their work in 2 ways-using the traditional vertical algorithm and/or drawing base-10 blocks (hundreds, tens, and ones). This freebie is a preview of a 3 pack assessment bundle in our store. Happy

Common Core Tied POW's (Problem of the Week's) for your students. Best fits intermediate to middle school classrooms. Use it for assessment of Common Core standards. Use it for homework. Can also be used to prepare for state assessments as questions are constructed response or performance events. I successfully used these in the classroom for 12 years. Enjoy!

Show What You Know! This bundle includes a 3-digit addition (with and without regrouping) quiz, a 3-digit subtraction (with and without regrouping) quiz, and combo of the two (see my freebie of this part). These quizzes are perfect for a quick assessment of addition and subtraction skills. They are a mix of regrouping so you can see where your students might be struggling with this concept. Each problem also includes a place value chart so your students can show you the process in two ways-u

This unit of sociology studies Sociological Perspective that serves as an introduction to students studying group behavior. It looks at the history and definition of sociology, investigates sociological concepts and theories and research methods. There are activities, assignments and notes included in this unit.

What are the reasons governments change? Is it better to have a strong central government or strong state governments? This powerpoint will provide answers and rich class discussion to the questions above. After note-taking opportunities and discussion, students will be able to answer the following "I can" statements: *I can use the Declaration of Independence to define and summarize the ideas of natural rights, popular sovereignty and social contract. *I can recognize enlightenment ideas in

Students are asked to compare various forms of rational numbers-a fraction to a decimal to a percent. This Problem of the Week (POW) best fits the Common Core strand of Number and Operations-Fractions. This is a sample freebie from my larger POW packet.

Why do governments exist and what are their functions? As you introduce your students to the foundations of American Government, this presentation will guide your discussion and answer the following "I can" statements: *I can differentiate various democratic and authoritarian governments. *I can demonstrate the difference between a republic and a democracy. The powerpoint will give your students a note taking opportunity and also support required reading and class discussion. This fr

This Problem of the Week (POW) allows students to "show what they know" about factors. It best fits the Common Core strand of Numbers and Operations-Base Ten. This is a sample freebie from my larger POW packet.

This problem allows students to practice the concept of elapsed time.