8th Grade Mental Math Resources (by date, latest first)

After reading “Making Number Talks Matter” by Cathy Humphreys and Ruth Parker, I was inspired to build on their discussions of number sense.

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The goal of these activities is to ultimately get students thinking about numbers in more ways than one. When we ask them to find the amount without using pencil and paper, we ask them to find and create patterns. When I say “without counting” I mean that look they get—where they close one eye and squint and point to the numbers as they compute from their seats. Students will start to realize symmetry, groupings, and patterns.

These pages are intended for use with a projector but could be adjusted for small group instruction. The first page is intended for the initial display. Have students mentally solve the problem silently and independently. One students have an answer they can give a signal to show they have a number in mind—how you choose the signal is up to you but a simple thumbs up in front of their chest (so as not to distract or discourage their classmates) would suffice. The second page puts the same problem in the corner but leaves room for notes. Here is where you put student responses in any organized fashion you prefer—the important part here is to make sure you are recording ONLY the answers (keep your poker face!). Once you have student responses, ask students to defend their reasoning or find errors in words while you scribe their thinking on the board. This is a great opportunity for students to see that there is more than one way to approach a problem and come out with an accurate answer. As you progress, it is easy to transfer their thinking into more generalized “rules” in math.

There are 30 Multiplication problems and 30 Division problems.

These Google Slides are designed to help students engage and solidify their understanding while offering extra practice. This activity requires students to use Slope-Intercept Form of Linear Equations/Functions to graph.

Inside, students will discover a fun riddle that can only be solved by completing the practice problems!

What’s included:

• Activity sheet
• Linear Function problems in Slope-Intercept Form
• A hidden riddle for students to solve by completing the exercises
• Answer key for self-checking

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Supercharge your math instruction with this comprehensive 8-product power bundle! This resource covers multiplication and division concepts through engaging and interactive activities.

What's Included:

• Multiplication Money Madness: Learn multiplication while practicing real-world money skills.
• Roll & Multiply Dice Game: Make learning fun with a competitive dice-based multiplication game.
• Multiplication Escape Room: Solve puzzles and crack codes to master multiplication.
• Multiplication Board Game: Engage in friendly competition while reinforcing multiplication skills.
• Multiplication & Division Crossword: Challenge students with a fun puzzle that covers both operations.
• Division PowerPoint: Teach division concepts clearly and visually with informative slides.
• Long Division Steps Foldout: Provide a handy reference for students to master the long division process.
• Dino Fossil Park Division Practice: Make division exciting with a prehistoric-themed practice activity.

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This resource is packed with festive and interactive ways to practice multiplication facts. From holiday-themed shopping sprees to thrilling escape room, students will love mastering their times tables while having a blast.

What's Included:

• Dice Game: Roll the dice and multiply to be the first to reach the finish line.
• Thanksgiving Grocery Shopping: Practice multiplication while planning the perfect Thanksgiving feast.
• Christmas Shopping Spree: Help Santa stay on budget while purchasing Christmas gifts.
• Multiplication Board Game: Race to the finish line while answering multiplication questions.
• Haunted House Escape Room: Solve multiplication puzzles to escape a spooky house.

Why this resource:

• Reinforces multiplication facts in a fun and interactive way
• Promotes problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Aligns with real-world math applications
• Provides opportunities for cooperative learning and competition

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GAME TIME! Keep your 4th grade Math students interested to practice multiplication while playing with some dices.

What's Included?

• Two 3-digit dices
• Two 2-digit dices
• Two 1-digit dice
• One empty dice template (if you need to fill it with your own numbers)
• A recording sheet

4th Grade: CCSS.4.NBT.A.3

What is this and what should you do?

As the teacher, print out the dice template that suits your classroom. Fold and glue the dice. Students will roll 2 dices and multiply the answers they get.

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Multiplying 2 Digit Numbers with Regrouping

Multiplying 3-, 4- Digit Numbers with Regrouping

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Landmarks Array

Escape Room Game

Santa's Shopping List Practice Sheet

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GAME TIME! Keep your 4th grade Math students interested to practice multiplication while playing with some dices.

What's Included?

• Two 3-digit dices
• Two 2-digit dices
• Two 1-digit dice
• One empty dice template (if you need to fill it with your own numbers)
• A recording sheet

4th Grade: CCSS.4.NBT.A.3

What is this and what should you do?

As the teacher, print out the dice template that suits your classroom. Fold and glue the dice. Students will roll 2 dices and multiply the answers they get.

⭐PowerPoint Alert⭐

Multiplying 2 Digit Numbers with Regrouping

Multiplying 3-, 4- Digit Numbers with Regrouping

⭐Activity Alert⭐

Landmarks Array

Escape Room Game

Santa's Shopping List Practice Sheet

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Develop your student's fluency in multiplication facts with these c Times Tables Posters. Display these posters on you Maths Wall and bulletin board throughout the year to assist with their fluency, skip counting, times tables, multiplication and problem solving skills.

There are 3 different design displays to choose from. Pick the perfect display to match your classroom needs.

Explore the different types of numbers within Mathematics with these Number Posters. Each poster explains the number concept and provides examples or strategies to continue these number sequences.

What's Included:

• Prime Numbers Poster
• Composite Numbers Poster
• Factors
• Multiples
• Square Numbers Poster
• Triangular Numbers Poster
• Integers
• Blank Design Template - To add and create your own number posters

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In this comparing money product, students will add quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies that are worth different amounts. Students will then compare each amount and determine if the amounts are greater than, less than, or equal to. One example is provided. A reminder is provided for students to include the $ symbol or decimal after they have added the change together. A box is also provided on each page if students want to show their work.

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Students will practice telling whether each number is divisible by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, or 10 in this packet.

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In this adding change product, students will add quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies that are worth different amounts. There are 17 examples for students to try with help or independently. Two examples are provided. One without borrowing and one that shows borrowing when adding money. Reminders are provided for students to include the $ symbol or decimal after they have added the change together. A box is also provided if students want to show their work to help them add.  

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No better exercise for children to do to cement all the Math they have learnt thus far.

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• Division, prime numbers and Encryption
• Trig and building a lean-to roof.
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