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Kentucky Derby Equation Riddle (Modified Version Included)
By Modified Treasures
Saddle up for an exhilarating mathematical journey with this no prep "Kentucky Derby Riddle" solving equations activity! This engaging resource combines the excitement of the Kentucky Derby with the thrill of solving two-step equations, making math learning a memorable and enjoyable experience for students.
In this activity, students will embark on a quest to unravel the mystery behind the riddle: "What do you call a horse that can't lose the Kentucky Derby?" Through a series of carefully crafted two-step equations, students will apply their equation-solving skills to uncover the answer to this intriguing question.
But that's not all! We all understand the importance of differentiation in the classroom, which is why included is a modified version of the Kentucky Derby Riddle activity. This additional resource ensures that all students, regardless of their learning needs and abilities, can participate and enjoy the equation-solving adventure.
Key Features:
Whether used as a standalone activity, a warm-up exercise, or part of a math center rotation, our Kentucky Derby Riddle activity is guaranteed to spark enthusiasm and foster a love for equation-solving in your classroom. Watch as students race towards mathematical success while unraveling the mystery of the Kentucky Derby!
Included:
Kentucky Derby Solving Equations Riddle (Modified Version Included)
Answer Key
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Math Calculator Practice! Rounding and Decimals Task+Key Casio fx-300MS Plus
By Daniel
Knowing every detail on your calculator and how it works, is the BEST feeling... as you do not have to interrupt your teacher a hundred times for help!
Independent work by students – no prep needed by teacher. Just print a copy of the tutorial and task for each student and watch them learn how to use their calculators well. This Rounding and Decimals Task (with complete Key) gives students practice to become fluent using their calculator. It should be used in conjunction with the Rounding and Decimals Tutorial. The aim of both the Tutorial and the Task is to assist students to independently become 100% comfortable with their calculator. The aim of the task is DIY for students.
Also, take a look at the Tutorial of this same calculator, also for rounding and Decimals, and get the two together. You can find it here:
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The task can be used as teacher assessment, peer assessment or self assessment at the end of a fractions and decimals unit of work.
This calculator tutorial and task series addresses the challenge of a classroom full of students who have a variety of different calculators. The series contains eight of the most popular calculators used in US Middle Schools.
TI-30Xa, TI-30XIIS, TI-30XS Multiview, TI 34 Multiview, TI-36X Pro, Casio fx-300ES Plus, Casio fx-300MS Plus, Casio fx-300MS
Round your answer to the nearest whole number, Round your answer to the nearest tenth, Round your answer to the nearest hundredth, Round your answer to the nearest thousandths, Round your answer to one decimal place, Round your answer to two decimal places, Round your answer to three decimal places, Use pi to one decimal place, Use pi to two decimal places, Use pi to three decimal places, the digits of pi. 22/7, 3.141592, Assessment, Teacher Assessment, Formative Assessment, Summative Assessment, Peer Assessment, Self Assessment
When should students use a calculator in mathematics? When fluency with mathematical procedures without the help of a calculator are well established, students should be able to use calculators with more complex mathematical problems, real-life applications and calculations involving very large and small numbers.
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Negative Numbers Mental Arithmetic Bingo
By LittleStreams
This product is available in a discounted 5 game bundle. Click here to see. Contains bingo cards and 72 question cards that cover addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with negative and positive numbers. This game is an easily printed and prepared thanks to easy-cut guides. It comes with well-explained rules of play, and makes a great time filler for an entire class or a high quality game for one on one tuition. Download the PDF preview now to see the game up close. We love getting feedback. Don't forget to rate us and leave feedback, and you will receive TeachShare credits to put toward future purchases. ---- If you have any comments or suggestions, and to stay updated please follow us or take a look at our Facebook Page Please click here to visit our website for more information about LittleStreams
3 Digit by 3 Digit (No Zeros) Multiplication Scavenger Hunt Practice Activity
By Equation Invasion
-Cut out cards and place them around the room or hallway.
-Give each student a recording sheet and assign them a starting problem.
-Each answer leads to the next card, and students will end up in the same place they started upon completion of the loop.
-An active way to get some extra multiplication practice in!
-Self-correcting!
-Includes 12 problem cards, one student worksheet, and an answer key
The Answers Are... Integers Part 1: BTC Non-Curricular Thinking Task
By EZMath
"The Answers Are..." is a great Non-Curricular Thinking Task your secondary math students can all access, no matter their skill level. Each task card gives a number bank with 10 integers and 5 target answers your students must create. Using each number in the bank only one time each, students work in random teams of three to create all 5 expressions by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. It's more challenging than you might think!
If you are implementing Building Thinking Classrooms this year, "The Answers Are..." is a great thinking task to do with your students at your Vertical Whiteboard stations during the first week of school. Once they solve one of the puzzles, they will keep coming back for more.
This lesson includes the following:
This activity works great as...
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Coupon Binder Green/Gray Save $$$ for your Family
By Regina Frazier
Save lots of money while shopping using coupons. This colorful, cheerful binder organizes your coupons and makes it easier for you to find just the right coupon you are looking for while out shopping.Teach your students or children in your household the value of saving money by saving coupons. Create your own coupon binder by using baseball card holders that you can find at many dollar stores or office supply stores. You can either use a two inch or three inch binder to set it up and place all your dividers in. There are two coupon sorting sheets available. Rather than flipping through the pages in your binder to insert coupons which can take a lot of time, you can use the coupon sorting mats. Once your coupons are all sorted then you can place them in your binder. Children of all ages can help with sorting the coupons. Many kids can also help out with gathering coupons and cutting them out. Have your students write about ways they can help their family save money. there are a couple of writing prompts that you could use to have your students share ways that they can help their families save money. This does not necessarily mean just using coupons. It could mean saving money by turning off the lights when not in use, not taking long showers, or turning in cans for redemption. Some kids might write about a job they do such as a paper route, mowing the grass or shoveling snow. Some students might choose to discuss buying items on sale at the store and not demanding expensive name brand items."Older students can work on the total amount of savings from using coupons. They can also work on figuring out percentages to show how much money is saved during each shopping trip and totals for each month. If you are interested in this product please download to see a few more pictures of what you will get. This binder includes the following: coupon binder cover front page coupon binder back page coupon binder spine 2inch coupon binder spine 3 inch full page dividers include the following fruits and vegetables dairy frozen foods canned goods meats boxed foods beverages snacks personal care pet care office supplies household restaurants department stores miscellaneous two pages of sorting mats for coupons Monthly Savings Chart two pages of a Writing prompt on ways kids can help their family save money. Prompt is done on two different style writing paper to accomodate younger students and older elementary students. real life picture of the inside of my binder with directions on how to set it up. credit page This product also comes in chevron pink and gray binder covers. If you would like another chevron color scheme, please let me know and I would be happy to design one for you. Coupon Binder Chevron Pink/ Gray During these difficult economic times, it is important to save money. I hope you can save money for your own family as well as teach your children and / or students about the importance of couponing and saving money. This is a valuable lifelong lesson. You can apply this to any age level. Best Wishes! Happy Saving!!! Thanks for looking!!! Please rate this product. Did you know that you can earn points credits towards future purchases on TeachShare just by rating products? .
Add Subtract Multiply and Divide Fractions Worksheets With Unlike Denominators
By Kids Teaching Zone
Help your students master fraction operations with this comprehensive set of fraction worksheets focusing on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions with unlike denominators. These worksheets provide plenty of practice to build confidence, improve accuracy, and solidify understanding of key concepts, making them perfect for upper elementary and middle school math students.
What’s Included:
Why Teachers Love It:
Equip your students with the tools to succeed in fraction operations! This resource is great for 5th, 6th, and 7th graders, making it a valuable addition to any math curriculum.
Want to learn more? Click on the "Preview" button above!
If you have any issues with this resource, please email me directly at kidsteachingzone@gmail.com. I'll be happy to try to help you!
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Triple Digit Multiplication Worksheet Activities: Lattice Grid Method
3 Digit by 2 Digit Multiplication Practice Worksheets Using Lattice Method
2 Digit by 1 Digit Multiplication Activities Worksheets: Lattice Grid Method
Double Digit Addition and Subtraction With & Without Regrouping - Missing Number
2 and 3 Digit Addition and Subtraction Worksheets With and Without Regrouping
2 Digit Addition and Subtraction With and Without Regrouping - Missing Number
Double and Triple Digit Multiplication & Long Division Practice Worksheets
Multiplication and Long Division Practice 2 Digit by 1 Digit, 2 Digit by 2 Digit
Long Division Worksheets: 2 Digit by 2 Digit and 3 Digit by 2 Digit Practice
Long Division Worksheets: 2 Digit by 1 Digit and 3 Digit by 1 Digit Practice
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First Day of School Math Talk Activity
By Language Arts Excellence
Now with digital worksheet to support distance learning!
This product features an engaging back to school Math Talk activity that will have your new students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving on the very first day of school. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about math from famous figures like Albert Einstein and James Newman and articulate why the quote aligns with their own perspective. Use this lesson every year to set the tone for what you expect in class; it is a great way to gain insight about your students' current attitudes toward math while getting to know one another with a higher level thinking activity. We have also recently added a digital version of the "Math Talk" worksheet to support distance learning and cut down on paper.
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Though this lesson plan is ideal for the first day of school, it can be used all year long without modification.
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Order of Operations Riddle | Winter Math Activity
By Matemaths
Engage your students with these fun, no prep, ready to print Winter Order of Operations math riddles worksheets! Students will evaluate 19 expressions (with no negative numbers) using order of operations.
There are three versions with different riddles:
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Multiplying Polynomials, Algebra, Polynomials by Monomials Game
By Mathologist
Multiplying Polynomials by Monomials Game, Strive for Five
This is an activity where students can play while practicing multiplying polynomials by monomials. The player to reach five in a row either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally wins. Two players can play.
Included:
* Game board
* ANSWER sheet
* Show work sheet
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Math Fact Flashcards BUNDLE Self Checking Fact Cards with Hidden Answers
By Bunny Hop Shop
Boost your students' fact fluency with these engaging and interactive flashcards!
This BUNDLE includes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division flashcards!
Self-Checking Design: Each card comes with a hidden answer, revealed only when viewed through a red magnifying glass. Students can easily check their work using any transparent red material, such as a commercially available red reader or a DIY red cellophane sheet.
Easy to Use: Print, laminate, and go!
Printing Tips: To ensure the best results, test your printer with a single page to confirm ink or toner levels before printing the full set. The included PDF offers two versions with different ink intensities—choose the one that works best with your printer.
These flashcards make mastering math facts fun and efficient!
6th Grade Card Matching Activities with Multiple Representations with Visuals
By MsVisualizer
Includes 4 card matching activities, saving $4.25 when purchased as a bundle.
Data Displays - matching box plots, histograms, stem and leaf plots and dot plots that represent the same data. Includes teacher questions and discussion slides
Area Formulas - matching shapes with the correct area formula with the side lengths substituted in and the answers. Includes extension & independent practice.
Properties of Operations - matching expressions using commutative, associative and distributive properties along with their corresponding visual representations.
Multiplying with Fractions/Mixed Numbers - matching multiplication problems with their corresponding visual representation to help students understand the various ways to think about and represent multiplying with fractions. Includes extension activity to help students identify when multiplying with fractions results in a product less than both factors, in between the two factors and greater than both factors.
Evaluating Expressions Mystery Activity- Modified Algebra Activity- Whodunit
By Modified Treasures
Engage your students with this fun and interactive mystery-solving activity while reinforcing key algebra skills! In this activity, students work through 18 evaluating expressions problems to uncover clues and solve a mystery.
How It Works:
This hands-on approach helps students practice evaluating expressions in an engaging, puzzle-like format. It’s perfect for review, homework, or an in-class activity.
What’s Included:
Students will love the challenge of solving both the math and the mystery!
Math Calculator practice! Rounding and Decimals Tutorial for the TI-36X Pro
By Daniel
Knowing every detail on your calculator and how it works, is the BEST feeling... as you do not have to interrupt your teacher a hundred times for help!
Independent work by students – no prep needed by teacher. Just print a copy of the tutorial and task for each student and watch them learn how to use their calculators well. This step by step Rounding and Decimals Tutorial, with images of the calculator and the relevant keys, guides students to independently become 100% comfortable with their calculator. The aim of the tutorial is DIY for students. Print the tutorial, hand it to students and watch them be able to ...
1. Round any decimal to the required number of decimals.
2. Change the rounding of numbers between 0 and 9 decimal places.
3. Complete task cards, tests, examinations and other assessments correctly when you give instructions about rounding.
Also, take a look at the task Cards and Key of this same calculator, on the same topic, and get the two together. You will find it here:
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Enjoy this resource.
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This calculator tutorial and task series addresses the challenge of a classroom full of students who have a variety of different calculators. The series contains eight of the most popular calculators used in US Middle Schools.
TI-30Xa, TI-30XIIS, TI-30XS Multiview, TI 34 Multiview, TI-36X Pro, Casio fx-300ES Plus, Casio fx-300MS Plus, Casio fx-300MS
Round your answer to the nearest whole number, Round your answer to the nearest tenth, Round your answer to the nearest hundredth, Round your answer to the nearest thousandths, Round your answer to one decimal place, Round your answer to two decimal places, Round your answer to three decimal places, Use pi to one decimal place, Use pi to two decimal places, Use pi to three decimal places, the digits of pi. 22/7, 3.141592
When should students use a calculator in mathematics? When fluency with mathematical procedures without the help of a calculator are well established, students should be able to use calculators with more complex mathematical problems, real-life applications and calculations involving very large and small numbers.
If you enjoyed this resource, please leave a REVIEW at your leisure, for other possible buyers to know how you have experienced it. Thank you so much!
Mixed Math Word Problems Task Cards
By LittleStreams
This pack contains a set of 24 questions on Mixed Math Word Problems, including Algebra, Geometry, Number and Statistics subject areas. They are designed completely from scratch with simplicity, professionalism and concentration in mind.
This Task Card Set is available in a money saving bundle offer. Click here for more information
Including a total of 96 task cards, this pack consists of 24 unique questions which have been differentiated in four ways. The easiest questions are Red, followed by Yellow, then Green and finally Challenge.
What makes this pack so unique is that is consists of questions from a mixture of topics within mathematics, making it a great revision tool for exams and such.
Full answers are included, as is a student answer sheet for them to record their answers.
These also make great starter questions, and offer opportunities for classroom discussions.
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3 Digit by 3 Digit (With Zeros) Multiplication Scavenger Hunt Practice Activity
By Equation Invasion
-Cut out cards and place them around the room or hallway.
-Give each student a recording sheet and assign them a starting problem.
-Each answer leads to the next card, and students will end up in the same place they started upon completion of the loop.
-An active way to get some extra multiplication practice in!
-Self-correcting!
-Includes 12 problem cards, one student worksheet, and an answer key
The Answers Are... Integers Part 2: BTC Non-Curricular Thinking Task
By EZMath
"The Answers Are..." is a great Non-Curricular Thinking Task your secondary math students can all access, no matter their skill level. Each task card gives a number bank with 10 integers and 5 target answers your students must create. Using each number in the bank only one time each, students work in random teams of three to create all 5 expressions by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. It's more challenging than you might think!
If you are implementing Building Thinking Classrooms this year, "The Answers Are..." is a great thinking task to do with your students at your Vertical Whiteboard stations during the first week of school. Once they solve one of the puzzles, they will keep coming back for more.
This lesson includes the following:
This activity works great as...
Check out the preview to see the full lesson directions!
Thank you for your interest in my lessons. I hope your students enjoy them as much as mine do.
If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more curricular thin slicing lessons and non-curricular thinking tasks, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.
Follow me on Twitter, Instagram, or Threads.
Add Subtract Multiply and Divide Fractions Worksheets With Like Denominators
By Kids Teaching Zone
Strengthen your students' fraction skills with this focused set of fraction worksheets designed for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions with like denominators. These activities simplify fraction operations, making them ideal for building foundational understanding and confidence in young learners.
What’s Included:
Why Teachers Love It:
This resource is perfect for 4th and 5th graders, providing them with the practice they need to confidently tackle fraction operations. Add it to your teaching toolkit for a smoother path to mastering fractions!
Want to learn more? Click on the "Preview" button above!
If you have any issues with this resource, please email me directly at kidsteachingzone@gmail.com. I'll be happy to try to help you!
This resource includes:
You may also like:
Multi-Digit Multiplication Practice Worksheets: 2, 3, and 4 Digit
Double Digit Multiplication Worksheet Activities: 2 Digit by 2 Digit Practice Double and Triple Digit Multiplication: 2 Digit by 2 Digit and 3 Digit by 3 Digit
Triple Digit Multiplication Worksheet Activities: Lattice Grid Method
3 Digit by 2 Digit Multiplication Practice Worksheets Using Lattice Method
2 Digit by 1 Digit Multiplication Activities Worksheets: Lattice Grid Method
Double Digit Addition and Subtraction With & Without Regrouping - Missing Number
2 and 3 Digit Addition and Subtraction Worksheets With and Without Regrouping
2 Digit Addition and Subtraction With and Without Regrouping - Missing Number
Double and Triple Digit Multiplication & Long Division Practice Worksheets
Multiplication and Long Division Practice 2 Digit by 1 Digit, 2 Digit by 2 Digit
Long Division Worksheets: 2 Digit by 2 Digit and 3 Digit by 2 Digit Practice
Long Division Worksheets: 2 Digit by 1 Digit and 3 Digit by 1 Digit Practice
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Simplifying Fractions Pixel Art Activity Google Sheets
By Matemaths
Are you looking for an exciting way to help your 5th graders master simplifying fractions? Look no further! Our Simplifying Fractions Pixel Art Activity is the perfect blend of fun and learning, designed to keep your students engaged while they sharpen their math skills.
Why Choose This Product?
✔️ Pixel Art Activity: Students will love revealing a hidden pixel art image as they simplify fractions! This interactive activity turns math practice into a game.
✔️ No Prep Needed: Say goodbye to hours of preparation. This resource is ready to use—just download, print (if needed), and assign.
✔️ Self-Checking: Each task is self-checking, allowing students to work independently at their own pace. They’ll know immediately if their answers are correct, which boosts confidence and reduces the need for constant teacher intervention.
✔️ Task Cards Included: The activity features 20 carefully crafted problems, perfect for reinforcing students' understanding of simplifying fractions.
✔️ Digital & Printable: Enjoy the flexibility of a digital or printable version. Whether your classroom is tech-savvy or traditional, this resource fits right in!
Perfect for:
Key Features:
Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.
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Please feel free to contact me anytime!
Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com
Copyright © 2024 Matemaths
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Division Flashcards A Self Checking Motivational Learning Game
By Bunny Hop Shop
Boost your students' division fact fluency with these engaging and interactive flashcards!
Self-Checking Design: Each card comes with a hidden answer, revealed only when viewed through a red magnifying glass. Students can easily check their work using any transparent red material, such as a commercially available red reader or a DIY red cellophane sheet.
Easy to Use: Print, laminate, and go!
Printing Tips: To ensure the best results, test your printer with a single page to confirm ink or toner levels before printing the full set. The included PDF offers two versions with different ink intensities—choose the one that works best with your printer.
These flashcards make mastering division fun and efficient!
This product is included in the MATH FACT BUNDLE!
Check out my other self-checking math flashcards!
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