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Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFExplore Tenths and Hundredths as DecimalsParts of a whole can be represented in so many ways: as a fraction, as a decimal, as a portion of a shape, as parts of a dollar, as a point on a number line… that’s a lot of different representations for our students to grapple with! Thankfully, the ThinkNest team has come to your aid with this pack of four engaging worksheets, each strategically crafted to reinforce the different ways that tenths and hund

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFPractice Measuring to the Nearest ½ & ¼ InchMeasuring to the nearest ¼ inch can be challenging for some students. This set of 20 task cards will allow your students to practice reading rulers and measuring items of different lengths. To complete this activity,  cut out task cards and place them around the room for an engaging gallery walk. Students can walk around and solve each task card by writing the answer on their recording sheet.    Throug

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 PDFUse the Unit Fractions to Crack the Code!Teachers love a good worksheet/activity that students are fully engaged with, feels like they’re just having fun, but really, they are showing off the new skills. This set of two worksheets features a colour by unit fraction code for students to crack. A great activity to do with your students to check their knowledge of identifying different unit fractions. The following unit fractions are included in the

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDF6th Grade Math WorksheetsIntroducing our new worksheet designed to help students master the concept of finding the area of a triangle. This worksheet features a total of 13 problems, including 10 standard practice problems and 3 application problems. The 10 standard practice problems are designed to help students understand the basic formula for finding the area of a triangle. They will be asked to use the base and height of the triangle to calcu

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFHow Do You Use a Tape Diagram in Math?If you are wondering what a tape diagram is, you have come to the right place! A tape diagram, also known as a strip diagram, is a mathematical model your students can use with various math skills. Students may use tape diagrams when looking at part-part-whole relationships or when studying more challenging topics, such as calculating the whole when given a percent.  When using tape diagrams with percentages,

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFUsing a Ruler + Art = Fun! With Measurement Drawing ChallengesWho says learning to use a ruler has to be boring? We sure don’t! That’s why we’ve put together a brand new set of measurement activities designed to engage your students in learning to use a centimeter ruler while giving them a healthy dose of art! This activity pack is designed for upper-level students who need a good challenge and enjoy a quick art lesson here and there. In your dow

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFCompatible Numbers vs. RoundingYour students may be learning different ways to estimate by means of rounding and compatible numbers. They may, however, struggle to understand the differences between these two estimation strategies. Let’s take a quick look at how you can easily explain these terms to your students! Compatible Numbers Compatible numbers make math problems much easier to work with. These numbers are great for estimates or when you n

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 PDFLet’s Label Unit Fractions!This set of worksheets has been designed by a teacher to allow for students to practice identifying different unit fractions. Each worksheet involves identifying and correctly naming the fraction based on its visual representation. Here are the steps your students will go through during each question on these two worksheets. Identify the total number of equal parts in the visual representation. This determines the denom

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFWhat Is an Estimate?As students work to strengthen their computation skills, estimation is another topic they will learn about. For young learners, this can be a tricky concept because they’ve been working so hard on getting the exact answer for quite some time! With estimation, we are teaching them to answer a problem with a number that is “pretty close” to the right answer. So, how can we explain what an estimate is to our students? Read on for

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFMeasuring Angles WorksheetWhen students enter 4th grade, they typically are introduced to a new mathematical concept – angles! Students learn about the different types of angles (acute, right, obtuse) and then learn how to measure these different figures. ThinkNest has created a mystery picture worksheet to help your students strengthen their understanding of angle measurement while having fun at the same time! With this color-by-number worksheet

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 PDFChoosing the Appropriate Unit of Measurement Made Easy!If you are about to begin your measurement unit, you’re in luck! The ThinkNest Team has been hard at work creating new resources to help you teach your students about standard and non-standard measurement, measurement units, using a ruler, and more. This year, we are excited to make your measurement lesson plans fun, engaging, and fruitful! When students first start measuring things, it’s alw

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFRounding on a Vertical Number Line Worksheet PackAre your students in need of some additional practice with rounding? If students understand the concept of rounding with smaller numbers but need to work on rounding with larger numbers, you have come to the right place! ThinkNest has created a pack of rounding worksheets suitable for struggling and accelerated students to practice this important math skill. With this worksheet, students must answe

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

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFWhat Is Repeated Addition? Definition for KidsTeaching students the fundamental concepts of multiplication can be an exciting time for both you and your students! There are many different strategies that students will learn, including arrays, equal groups, skip counting, and more. Another strategy that young learners will practice is using repeated addition to solve a multiplication problem. So, how do you explain this concept to your students? L

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFHow to Evaluate ExpressionsWhat exactly does it mean to evaluate an expression? Once students enter 6th grade, they begin to recognize that values can be substituted for letters that are present in an expression. After swapping the variable with the number, students then use the order of operations to determine an answer. Students first begin to evaluate expressions with single variables and then move on to using multiple variables. ThinkNest has