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Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFIt’s Time to Teach Measurement Conversions!The time has come…the beginning of one of the most challenging math units of the school year. In a survey of the ThinkNest team, we’ve found that working with measurement conversions is difficult for both teachers and students in a range of grade levels. This year, we’re excited to help you out by providing you with leveled, differentiated measurement conversion worksheets to start your unit and keep you

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFDividing Decimals by Whole Numbers WorksheetsJust like there is more than one way to peel an orange (or bake a cake, or shine a coin, or catch a rabbit), there is also more than one way to divide decimals by whole numbers! Teaching multiple strategies for performing operations is essential for our students’ mathematical development. It ensures that they have a range of tools in their strategy tool belt which can be drawn upon when needed.  This d

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFWhat Are Some Different Ways to Estimate With Decimals?By now, your students are probably familiar with the traditional rules of rounding – 5 or more, add one more, 4 or less, let it rest. When students enter 5th grade, they begin to use their understanding of rounding to round decimals and estimate with decimal operations. Let’s take a quick look at some different strategies your students can use when using their estimation skills with addition

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFWhat Does Estimate Mean in Math?Looking for an easy way to explain estimation to your students? Try this definition from our teacher team! Estimating is a quick way to get a rough idea of a number or amount without doing specific calculations. It’s helpful in both math and real-life situations. You can estimate with addition problems, subtraction problems, and even multiplication or division problems. Estimation is very useful when you need to ge

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFReal-World Math Problems Connect Math to LifeAre you struggling to find real-world math problems to show your students that math is all around them? This differentiated worksheet set is just what you need— especially if you are in the middle of a unit on coordinate planes! This set includes the following coordinate graphing worksheets: Two first-quadrant multiple-choice Two first-quadrant fill-in-the-blankTwo multi-quadrant multiple-choiceTwo mul

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFUse Our Factor Pairs Worksheet in Your Classroom Today!Are you looking for a worksheet that focuses on finding factor pairs? This activity will have your students thinking of different factors for many different numbers. This worksheet allows students to practice questions in a multiple-choice format as well as list out the factors of different numbers. An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy!   Tips for Differe

It’s Time for an Elapsed Time Test!Have you been teaching your students how to determine elapsed time? It’s time for an end-of-unit test, but chances are,  you don’t have enough time to create a quiz that includes different types of questions and covers all of the elapsed time-related skills you need. Don’t worry, we can help! The ThinkNest teachers have done the hard work for you and put together an assessment that you can easily customize to meet your needs. Printable and Editable Elapsed Time

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFTeach Your Students How to Round with Decimals on a Number LineAs students begin their journey with numbers from an early age, they start to learn how one number is closer to another based on its position on a number line. This concept still rings true even in the older grade levels. Using a number line can be a great concept to help students visualize where a decimal is located and to which number it rounds. ThinkNest has created a set of worksh

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFPractice Finding the Volume with Unit CubesHave you just begun to teach the concept of volume to your students? If so, you are probably using a lot of manipulatives and hands-on activities to teach this concept. Whether it be constructing figures with connecting cubes, or showing how you can pack an object with a non-standard measurement item, a concrete understanding of volume is important before jumping straight into working with a formula. Wit

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFBar Graph Worksheet — Interpret and Create Bar GraphsThis double-sided worksheet requires Sixth Grade students to analyze and construct bar graph data displays. They will answer eight questions relating to two sample bar graphs, and create two bar graphs of their own. An answer key is provided for easy marking! Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding  In addition to individual student work time, use this worksheet as a: Math center or guided group

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFDecode Secret Messages with Number Line Codebreaker Worksheets. Completing these secret message worksheets is a fun and engaging activity for kids in the classroom to familiarize themselves with a number line and how to use one to complete different operations. Three fun codebreakers worksheets are included, focusing on identifying decimals on a number line, adding decimals using a number line, and subtracting decimals. Not only will kids have fu

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFMultiplying Decimals by Decimals WorksheetsIn modern-day mathematics classrooms, we teachers know that there is more than one way to solve a problem! When it comes to multiplying decimals by decimals, there are three main strategies that are available to our students: Visual Models – Using grids or arrays to represent decimal multiplication by shading in the appropriate areas. Area Models – Drawing rectangles to represent decimals and partitionin

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFBudget Worksheet for KidsAre you beginning to plan for your financial literacy unit? We all know that understanding how to create a budget, developing a system to track financial records, and articulating the differences between types of payments are extremely beneficial for students. ThinkNest has created a worksheet that you can use with your students when learning how to balance a simple budget.  Students can complete the worksheet independent

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFGraphing Data Worksheets for the Coordinate PlaneThese differentiated graphing data worksheets are a great way to enhance a coordinate plane or data unit. In these multi-skill worksheets, students will encounter data from real-world situations, helping to make math relevant to their lives.  Skills in these graphing data worksheets include: Extending and extrapolating data Completing input-output tablesPlotting points in a one-quadrant coordinate

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFVolume of Composite Figures WorksheetHave your students learned how to find the volume of a rectangular prism? If so, the next part of your math unit may be introducing how to find the volume of a composite figure.  If your students are wondering what a composite figure is, you can explain that it is a three-dimensional figure made up of 2 or more solid shapes. Students must learn to calculate the volume of each figure and then add them together.

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFAdding and Subtracting Decimals Word ProblemsHave your students mastered how to add and subtract whole numbers? If so, they are probably ready to extend this skill to decimals. This math worksheet will give your students plenty of practice solving decimal word problems that require addition or subtraction.  With this double-sided worksheet, students will practice solving word problems that involve the addition or subtraction of decimals to the th

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFWhich Unit Do You Use? Find Out With a Measurement Test!As you prepare for the end-of-unit test on measuring length, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the task of creating a comprehensive assessment that covers all the necessary skills. We understand the time and effort it takes to develop a well-rounded assessment. That’s why we’ve created an editable Metric Units of Measurement test to support you in this process.  We’ve got you covered with a

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFReading and Creating HistogramsHistograms are a useful tool for visualizing data in a way that helps students understand patterns and trends. In elementary school, introducing histograms can be simplified to make them accessible and engaging for young learners. Use this double-sided histograms worksheet to give students the opportunity to both interpret histograms, and create histograms to represent a given data set.  This worksheet uses simple,

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFReview How to Multiply and Divide Whole NumbersThis whole number operations review is broken into four sections. Students should complete a section and get it checked by the teacher before moving on so that the teacher can help catch any misunderstandings and assist the students prior to concluding the unit. If the section just has minor errors, allow the student to try to correct it on their own. If there are major misconceptions, the teacher ca

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDF5th Grade Math Test – Place ValueAssessing student understanding of grade-level concepts is essential to the learning cycle. Once students have had an opportunity to practice and apply these skills, it is essential to have a tool to use to measure student progress. If you are looking for a tool to assess student understanding of place value, you have come to the right place! ThinkNest has created this comprehensive math assessment for your 5th-gr