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Thanksgiving Math Word Problem Task Cards Multiplication & Division- Fall Themed
By SPO Resources
Engage upper elementary students in November math centers with this set of Thanksgiving-themed task cards for solving math word problems. 24 task cards to practice solving multiplication and division story problems available in digital and print options. Students will solve one-step multiplication & division story problems and determine if they need to multiply or divide to find their answer. (4 CHALLENGE problems with multi-steps).
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Do your students struggle to choose the correct operation when solving math story problems?
Solving word problems can be very challenging for students. These task cards provide real-world examples to practice and reinforce for solving multiplication and division story problems. Perfect for math centers, intervention, distance learning, independent practice, or small group lessons.
Are you looking for a Thanksgiving math activity that is rigorous and based on standards?
These thanksgiving-themed multiplication and division task cards are a fun way to get students in the holiday spirit but still focus on a critical math skill. Choose to use these for math centers or play a class game of Scoot before Thanksgiving break.
Are you tired of trying to come up with story problems on your own?
Thinking of story problem questions on your own can take forever. SAVE TIME and ENERGY with these ready-to-go math story problem task cards that provide students with real-world examples to practice and reinforce solving multiplication and division story problems.
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24 math word problem task cards available in the following formats:
★ Short answer task cards
★ Multiple choice task cards
★ Color printing
★ Black & White printing
★ Digital Task cards for Google Slides
★ Self-grading Google Form Digital Task cards
★ Easel Activity
★ Answer Keys
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WHO?
These multiplication and division task cards are designed for third-grade and fourth-grade students, but could also be used for fifth-grade students who need additional support.
Students will practice:
An excellent resource for your upper elementary students to use during math centers!
Common core aligned to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
★ 20 Short Answer Thanksgiving-themed Task Cards
★ 20 Multiple Choice Thanksgiving-themed Task Cards
★ 4 Challenge Task Cards (Short answer & Multiple Choice):
★ 2 Sets of Digital Task Cards Google Slides
Digital Short Answer Task Cards- editable text box for students to type answers directly onto the slide
Digital Multiple Choice Task Cards- draggable pieces for students to box the correct answer and cross out the incorrect choices
★ 2 Self-grading Google Forms
Short Answer Self-grading Google Form- Question 1: Students choose the correct operation (multiplication or division), Question 2: students type in the answer.
Multiple Choice Self-grading Google Form
SAVE TIME with NO PREP and NO grading!
Provide students with immediate feedback
The answer key is already input into the form for you
Effortlessly collect data on student performance.
Ways to use Self-Grading Google Form
Students can use printable task cards during centers and record answers on the record sheet. Next, students input their answers into the Google form to receive immediate feedback.
Students can complete task cards directly in Google form with a task card image uploaded for each question.
Formative assessment
Choose to add, delete, or chunk questions over multiple days and use the Google form as an exit ticket.
Student Recording Sheets in multiple formats
Answer Key
Task cards include fall-themed math story problem questions for the month of November.
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WAYS TO USE TASK CARDS in your classroom: Ideas for fun holiday math activities and other ways to engage students before Thanksgiving break
Play SCOOT- Place each card on a desk and give students the recording sheet. Students will scoot between stations as they solve problems.
Set up a scavenger hunt- place cards around the room as students do a gallery walk and work on solving problems in pairs or independently
Four Corners for multiple choice- Determine which corner of the room will represent answers A, B, C, and D: display a digital version of the Task Card, give students thinking time, then students go to the corner of the answer they choose.
Morning work, warm up, bell ringer- display task card digitally
Small group guided practice- easily differentiate and scaffold in small math groups
Mini lessons- guide and model how to solve word problems for students
Independent practice during math rotations or math centers
Partner work during math rotations or math centers
Exit ticket or check for understanding using Google Forms
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HOW TO UTILIZE DIGITAL Task Cards?
Project task cards on the whiteboard using the Google slides version
Students complete task cards directly in Google Form (use as a checkpoint, assessment, check for understanding)- super easy NO PREP paperless option
Students complete task cards in Google slides or using the physical task cards, record answers on the record sheet, and then transfer answers to Google form.
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******NOTE if you’re interested in this resource but would like an interactive digital version, click here: Thanksgiving Math Word Problems Interactive Math Activity- Google Slides. The questions included are the same, but the resources are different.
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I hope your students love these fun Thanksgiving-themed word problem task cards for multiplication and division story problems!
Area and Perimeter of Regular and Irregular Shapes Task Cards
By Samantha Louth
Discover the area and perimeter of both regular and irregular shapes with these engaging task cards!
This versatile resource provides an interactive way for students to explore area and perimeter concepts. Whether working in groups, pairs, or individually, students will tackle tasks such as finding missing side lengths, deciding when to calculate area or perimeter in word problems, and determining these measurements for a variety of shapes.
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This resource aligns with Common Core Standards 3.MD.C.7 and 4.MD.A.3, ensuring it supports your curriculum effectively.
Community Based Instruction (CBI) | Grocery Store Flyer Money Math Task Cards
By Dotty's Printables
This resource focuses on money math and real-world problems, making it ideal for teaching functional math skills in special education settings. It includes engaging task cards and colorful grocery flyers that help students practice budgeting and decision-making in a fun and practical way.
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First Grade Math: Full Year Math Center or Small Group Activities
By Jennifer Connett
This bundle includes a years worth of math center activities that are each aligned to standards and concepts taught in first grade. These math rings are differentiated to help provided meaningful activities for all levels of learners. These rings can also be used with higher kindergarten students. These card sets can be laminated for use with dry erase markers. There are recording sheets available if written documentation is required. This set currently includes the following math rings: Math Rings: Addition -- Students will use addition strategies to solve addition problems within sums of 100. Math Rings: Addition by Making -- This set contains math rings for solving addition problems by making 10. There are 2 part and 3 part addition problems, number bonds and word problems. There are 5 different rings with 2 levels of difficulty. Math Rings: Commutative Property of Addition and Related Subtraction Problems -- This set of math rings is for teaching the commutative property of addition and related subtraction problems. There are 4 different types of rings, each with 2 levels of difficulty. Math Rings: Equivalent Addition -- There are three sets of rings where students are to write an addition problem that has the same sum as the addition problem or number bond on the left. Math Rings: Fact Families -- This includes 1 math ring for practicing fact families for sums 10 and under. Math Rings: Measurements -- Practice standard (cm) and non-standard (cubes/squares) measurements with this math ring set. Math Rings: Money -- Students practice counting and comparing coins. Math Rings: Number Bonds for Sums up to 10 -- This math ring is designed to help students create their own number bonds and addition problems by using picture prompts. This set of rings goes up to sums of 10. There are 16 cards in this set. Math Rings: Numbers within 120 -- Students will fill in the missing number in various sequences of numbers by counting by 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s. Math Rings: One More One Less -- This math ring packet includes problems and word problems for solving one more and one less. There are 6 different rings with 2 levels of difficulty. Math Rings: Place Value of Two Digit Numbers -- This ring includes various activities to practice number knowledge and working with place value of two digit numbers. Math Rings: Sequencing -- Fill in the missing number in a variety of number sequences, from counting to skip counting with in 120. Math Rings: Telling Time -- Students read different clocks to record what time they say. Math Rings: Ten More/Ten Less -- Students will find 10 more or 10 less of numbers with 100 as well as solve word problems for 10 more and 10 less. Math Rings: True and False Equations -- This set contains math rings for determining if the card shows a true equation or a false equation comparison. There are 3 different rings each with 2 difficulty levels.
Thanksgiving Math - Adding and Subtracting Decimals Task Cards - Thanksgiving
By Create Learn Inspire Grow
Get your students excited for Thanksgiving with these engaging Adding and Subtracting Decimals Task Cards! Designed for upper elementary and middle school learners, these 20 task cards feature fun Thanksgiving-themed scenarios that help students practice their decimal addition and subtraction skills. Perfect for centers, group activities, or individual practice, these cards will keep your students motivated while reinforcing essential math concepts.
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Thanksgiving Single and Multistep Word Problems Task Cards
By Sassycat Corner
Need to fill those few days or hours before Thanksgiving break with something related to Thanksgiving, but still keep it meaningful to the educational process? Try this fun Thanksgiving themed math activity! Task cards are always a hit with my students - and these will be with yours, too!
You get 32 task cards, ranging from simple, single step problems to more complex multi (2 and 3) step problems. Skills cover addition and subtraction of up to 3 digits, multiplication of 1 and 2 digit numbers, basic division, basic fractions, and working with money amounts.
Find more Thanksgiving fun on Sassycat Corner!
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Fractions Math Activities BUNDLE
By Basic Biz Teaching
Our third graders need a lot of practice working with fractions to help master concepts such as: introduction to fractions, fractions on a number line, fraction word problems, fractions greater than 1 whole, comparing unit fractions, and comparing fractions.. This BUNDLE includes a variety of fraction math activities, no prep worksheets and PowerPoint lessons to help master these concepts.
Does your math curriculum move too quickly and not provide students with enough practice for mastering concepts around fractions? Are you looking for more practice worksheets and activities for your third graders? These no-prep math fraction activities are just what your third graders need to master these skills.
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✏ whole group
✏ small group
✏ independent work
✏ partner work
✏ math centers
✏ homework
✏ morning warm up
✏ review
✏ entrance or exit ticket
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Word Problems - Math Operations Task Cards
By Amanda G
Task Cards - Mathematical Operations This set of 12 task cards has junior level operation questions. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are covered in these cards. For the lower part of the division these cards are great to wrap up and review this unit. For the upper part of the division these cards are great as a diagnostic. Collection comes with corresponding answer sheet for students to use. Please don't forget to take a look at the other items I have available in my store!
Dividing Decimals Activity Bundle | Games Centers Small Groups | 5.NBT.7
By Aimee in Elementary
Dividing Decimals Activities & Centers made simple! This 5.NBT.7 dividing decimals bundle includes four engaging activities designed to reinforce decimal division, making it a perfect fit for any 5th-grade math classroom.
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Key Features:
While this is a great resource for any dividing decimals unit, it is part of a larger TeachShare unit that covers 5th grade standard 5.NBT.7 for dividing decimals! You may also be interested in:
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4th Grade Multiplication Task Cards
By Mathologist
These task cards include skills included in common core standards: * Interpreting Multiplications * Apply your understanding to solve word problems. * Fact Family of Multiplications: Identify fact families with a missing factor. Repeated practice with these cards will help students become familiar with different types of multiplication problems introduced in 4th grade common core math. Other resources also available: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Mathologist
5.NBT.7 Decimal Operations Word Problems Task Cards and Google Form
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Help your students practice CCSS 5.NBT.7 with this set of engaging and hands-on Task Cards that help your 5th graders review Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing decimals with 24 different Word Problems.
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HALLOWEEN MULTIPLICATION TASK CARDS
By SOWMYA SUGUMARAN
These Halloween themed task cards are perfect for reinforcing the concept of multiplication in small groups. They can also be used for partner work or as an early finisher activity.
These task cards will add a festive twist to your multiplication practice this Halloween! Enjoy!
Valentine's Day Math Word Problem Task Cards Multiply & Divide- Digital & Print
By SPO Resources
Engage students in February math activities with this set of Valentine’s Day themed task cards for solving math word problems. 24 task cards to practice solving multiplication and division story problems available in digital and print.
Each math word problem task card is available in the following formats:
Solving word problems can be very challenging for students. Coming up with these questions on your own can take forever. SAVE TIME and ENERGY with these ready to go task cards that provide students with real world examples to practice and reinforce solving multiplication and division story problems.
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Common Core Aligned:
Aligned to 3rd grade standard below, but could be beneficial for all upper elementary grades including 4th and 5th graders who need more support in deciphering whether a word problem indicates multiplication or division.
Students will practice:
Aligned to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
★ 20 Short Answer Task Cards: Tasks require students to solve one step multiplication and division story problems. Choose to have students write their own equations to represent problems and/or solve for the answer.
★ 20 Multiple Choice Task Cards: Students choose between 4 choices for their answer. Answer choices are specifically tailored so that the incorrect operation answer is an option.
★ 4 Challenge Task Cards (Short answer & Multiple Choice): These more advanced multi-step math word problems involve all four operations for students to practice solving more complex problems.
★2 Sets of Digital Task Cards Google Slides: Use these to project task cards on board for whole group lessons and activities, or assign to students for paperless task card activities.
★2 Self-grading Google Forms: Effortlessly collect data, analyze student performance, and provide students with immediate feedback.
★ Printable Recording Sheets: Multiple recording sheets to help differentiate for students
★ Answer Keys: Easily score student work with printable recording sheet or digital Google form.
Task cards include mainly Valentine’s Day theme questions for the month of February.
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WAYS TO USE TASK CARDS: Ideas for fun holiday math activities and other ways to engage students before winter break
Play SCOOT- Place each card on a desk and give students the recording sheet. Students will scoot between stations as they solve problems.
Set up a scavenger hunt- place cards around room as students do a gallery walk and work on solving problems in pairs or independently
Four Corners for multiple choice- Determine which corner of the room will represent answer A, B, C, and D: display a digital version of the Task Card, give students thinking time, then students go to the corner of the answer they choose.
Morning work, warm up, bell ringer- display task card digitally
Small group guided practice- easily differentiate and scaffold in small math groups
Mini lessons- guide and model how to solve word problems for students
Independent practice during math rotations or math centers
Partner work during math rotations or math centers
Exit ticket or check for understanding using Google Forms
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HOW TO UTILIZE DIGITAL VERSIONS?
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I hope your elementary students love these fun valentine themed multiplication and division math task cards for word problems!
First Grade Math True or False Equations
By Jennifer Connett
This set contains math rings for determining if the card shows a true equation or a false equation comparison. Print, cut and laminate these cards then place them on rings for a portable math center or small group activity. Set 1: This set contains two math problems that may or may not be equal. Students must solve both sides to see if both equations have the same answer. They will record their answers as True/False on a recording sheet. Set 2: These rings contain number bonds on both side. The first number bond is correct. The second number bond may or may not be correct. Students must determine if the second number bond is true or false and equal to the first number bond. Set 3: These rings contain number problems and number bonds and students must determine if the equation and the number bond are equal. If they are, then they will mark True on their answer page. If not, the student will mark False. Each set is available for sums up to 10 and up to 20. This product is included in the following bundle: First Grade Math Ring Bundle Please check out these other First Grade Math Rings: Math Rings: Addition by Making 10 Math Rings: Commutative Property of Addition and Related Subtraction Problems Math Rings: Number Bonds for Sums up to 10 Math Rings: One More One Less
Money - Determing Total Cost using Price Lists Task Cards
By Sassycat Corner
Are you working on teaching your students about money? Totaling money amounts? Adding and subtracting money or decimal numbers? Try these task cards out for extra practice, intervention review, or advanced practice for those that need a bit of enrichment! You get 32 colorful task cards (they do print very well in gray scale), answer sheet, four bonus practice worksheets, and answer keys! Also included are 2 bonus practice sheets, a blank answer page, and answer keys. Use these task cards for a variety of activities - whole group games such as Scoot or Jeopardy; small group work, independent seat work, workstations or centers, or for test review. Mine love to do "math around the room". I tape the cards up around the room and allow them time to "find" the cards and solve them as they move around.
3rd Grade Multiplication and Division word problems BUNDLE
By Basic Biz Teaching
Multiplication and division word problems are a skill that students need a lot of practice with. Are you in need of fun task cards for your math centers that your students will love? These math task cards are perfect for third graders and fourth graders. Place in a math center or display on the board for students to discuss and solve as a class. So many ways you can use this product!
With This Product You'll Get:
❤️ 88 task cards
❤️ answer sheets
❤️ ANSWER KEYS!
❤️ Fall problems
❤️ Christmas problems
❤️ Valentine's Day problems
❤️ Spring problems
❤️ Earth Day problems
How Can You Use This Product:
→ math centers
→ independent work
→ homework
→ morning work
→ warmups
→ partner or small group
→ whole group
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Dividing Decimals Word Problem Task Cards | Decimal Activity & Center | 5.NBT.7
By Aimee in Elementary
These engaging Dividing Decimals Word Problem Task Cards reinforce 5th Grade Math CCSS 5.NBT.7! This is the perfect activity for centers, small group practice, or independent practice!
Each card features a word problem focused on dividing decimals by whole numbers or dividing decimals by decimals. The cards are designed to provide meaningful practice while keeping students engaged and motivated. Whether you're looking to supplement your lessons, prepare students for assessments, or provide targeted practice in a fun and interactive way, these task cards are a versatile addition to your math resources.
What’s Included:
While this is a great resource for any dividing decimals unit, it is part of a larger TeachShare unit that covers 5th grade standard 5.NBT.7 for dividing decimals! You may also be interested in:
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NC.5.NF.1- Adding & Subtracting Fractions Word Problem Task Cards & Google Form
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Are you looking for a resource that covers NC.5.NF.1- Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers? This set of engaging and hands-on task cards was created to help your 5th graders practice NC.5.NF.1 with 24 different word problems.
What's included?
Many different ways to use this in your classroom!
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First Grade Math Solving Equations by Making 10
By Jennifer Connett
This set contains math rings for solving addition problems by making 10. Print, cut and laminate these cards then place them on rings for a portable math center or small group activity. Set 1: These rings contain math problems on one side and a blank on the other. The students find the two numbers that make 10 and then rewrite the problem as a 10+___ problem on the right side of the card.. Set 2: (Number Bond Level A) These rings contain number bonds on both side. One side has a complete number bond and the other has a number bond with the sum already included. Students must write a 10+___ in the number bond to make it equal to the problem on the left. Set 3: (Number Bond Level B) With this ring, student will solve for the missing addend by making 10. Set 4: This ring contains three part word problems. Students must draw the picture for each problem and then solve the problem by making 10. Set 5: This ring has word problems where students must make 10 to sold the problem. This product is included in the following bundle: First Grade Math Ring Bundle Please check out these other First Grade Math Rings: Math Rings: Commutative Property of Addition and Related Subtraction Problems Math Rings: Equivalent Addition Math Rings: Number Bonds for Sums up to 10 Math Rings: One More One Less Math Rings: True and False Equations
3rd Grade Multiplication Unit BUNDLE | Lessons, Worksheets, Activities
By Basic Biz Teaching
This third grade multiplication unit MEGA BUNDLE includes various math activities to help introduce multiplication strategies, math fact fluency, color by code, Jeopardy review, and multiplication math strategies student anchor chart. There are 31 resources here that can be used throughout the year to have students review and practice essential multiplication mastery!
Does your math curriculum move too quickly and not provide students with enough practice for mastering concepts around multiplication? Are you looking for more practice worksheets and activities for your third graders? These no-prep math fraction activities are just what your third graders need to master these skills.
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What This BUNDLE Gives You:
❤️ Introduction to Multiplication Strategies PowerPoint
❤️ Introduction to Multiplication Strategies Worksheets
❤️ Multiplication Strategies Student Anchor Chart
❤️ 112 Multiplication Practice Worksheets
❤️ 15 Fact Fluency Relay Race Games
❤️ 5 Seasonal Multiplication and Division Word Problem resources
❤️ Spring Color by Code Worksheets
❤️ Summer to Multiplication Strategies PowerPoint
❤️ Christmas-theme Math Fact Center Matching Game
❤️ End of Unit Jeopardy-Style Game
How You Can Use Product Included In This BUNDLE:
✏ whole group
✏ small group
✏ independent work
✏ partner work
✏ math centers
✏ homework
✏ morning warm up
✏ review
✏ entrance or exit ticket
Check out what teachers are saying!
❤️ Jordan S. says, "This is a fantastic resource! I loved using this for independent work for guided math. My kids loved it!"
❤️ Tonisha B. says, "Lots of activities. Great value. I used this during my whole group and small group instruction."
⚠️See Errors or Mistakes:
If you see anything that needs modifying, or if you have any questions, please contact me through the Q&A section.
You may also email me directly at basicbizteaching@gmail.com.
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