This file includes a problem solving task, slides that walk students through the problem solving process, as well as tips for teaching problem solving and possible questions for facilitating the task. It is provided as a pdf. as well as a ppt. This task focuses on area and perimeter as students try to maximize the area of a bunny pen for a predetermined perimeter. Students engage in true problem solving as they explore the possibilities for the bunny pen in this version of a classic mathematical task. This PowerPoint includes teacher facilitation questions, a guide to understanding the mathematics in the problem, a scaffolded approach to problem solving, and possible solutions. This is the method I use to help my students engage deeply in problem solving and stretch themselves beyond "number plugging" as many students do when they solve a "word problem". I have included a powerpoint version as well as a printable .pdf to fit the needs of your classroom.

As students engage in authentic problem solving, they learn how to apply the mathematics they learn in the classroom to the world beyond! Students must determine who received a greater portion of a tray of brownies in task. -This task encourages students to apply their fraction sense to determine when and how to appropriately multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions. -Additionally, students will compare two unit fractions to determine which is greater. This PowerPoint includes teacher facilitation questions, a guide to understanding the mathematics in the problem, a scaffolded approach to problem solving, and possible solutions. This is the method I use to help my students engage deeply in problem solving and stretch themselves beyond "number plugging" as many students do when they solve a "word problem". I have included a powerpoint version as well as a printable .pdf to fit the needs of your classroom.

Differentiated Task Cards To help students develop fluency with Operations and Algebraic Thinking Target Skill: Developing Fluency with Order of Operations #1-10 Order of Operations with 2 Operations #11-20 Operations with Exponents #20-30 Operations with Exponents and Grouping Symbols #30-40 Operations with Exponents/Grouping Symbols/Integers

Prime Factorization *Diamond Match Game* 4 levels of complexity Student recording sheet included Play a match game with one or more levels Level 1-Defining numbers as prime or composite. Composite numbers have only two factors. Levels 2, 3, 4-Numbers are broken into their prime factorization and rewritten using exponents.

Students practice identifying patterns which use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division (and combinations of these operations) by playing this fun, interactive game. Teachers can use this game as a whole group activity or let students play in small groups after modeling the game. Student recording sheet, key, and directions sheet included.

A fun game for students to practice multiplication of one digit numbers. Students place each puzzle piece so that each value is connected to an equivalent value. Pairs of equivalent values should be both vertical and horizontal. It is a self checking puzzle, since it can only be solved completely with correct combinations. Two levels of complexity Level 1: Multiplication with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Level 2: Multiplication with 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 Puzzles with frames are included so that students can solve the puzzles quickly for 10-15 minute station work. Puzzles without frames give students a greater challenge and are more appropriate for group or 15-20 minute stations.

Differentiated Task Cards To help students develop fluency with Number and Operations with Fractions 4.NF.C.6 Target Skill: Understanding Decimal Notation for Fractions using Models Converting Fractions and Decimals #1-10 Using 100’s Grids to Write Decimal and Fraction Value to Hundredths Place #11-20 Using 100’s Grids to Write Decimal and Fraction Value with Simplifying Fractions #20-30 Using Equivalent Fractions to Convert Fractions to Decimal Fractions to Hundredths #30-40 Using Equivalent Fractions to Convert Fractions to Decimal Fractions Thousandths

3 Color Schemes to Coordinate with a Variety of Classroom Themes Based on Next Generation Science Standards Over 200 Words used in Grades 3-5 +Blank Templates to Add your Own! Includes words for: Forces and Energy, Matter, Early Chemistry and More! -A full list of the words is included in the preview. Each page holds 4 words listed alphabetically. -You will receive three files for the words, one for each color scheme.

This game allows students to use their understanding of divisibility to practice determining if numbers are divisible by divisors such as 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10. This practice is helpful as students learn to simplify fractions by looking for common factors, which is directly connected to divisibility.

This 5 page poster set reminds students of the divisibility rules for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10. It also has a reminder that every number is divisible by all of its factors. Please see my store for other products to support this topic. -Divisibility Bundle -Divisibility Lesson -Divisibility Tiger Game

This lesson plan helps students develop a conceptual awareness of divisibility through exploration. Students test a variety of numbers for divisibility (I prefer to let them use calculators for increased reliability) and then look for patterns to develop divisibility rules. Relationships between factors and divisibility become evident as students notice that they can use their understanding of factors to predict what a number may be divisible by. Materials for the lesson include posters for students to write on as they do the activity and number cards to test. The graphic organizer included can be printed in multiple formats so that you can choose how much information you want students to write, vs. what you want to provide for them.

This bundle includes activities that students can use to practice skills of multiplication and problem solving. Each activity includes a procedures page, additional materials if necessary, and a student recording page. -Make a Story -Cereal Situation -Powerful Products -Silly Stories 1 & 2

This is a Bundle of eleven activities that can be used as group/center/menu stations for students during workshop class time. For each Activity you can find all the materials you will need as well as a student recording sheet. *I make a booklet with these recording sheets so students can track their work in stations throughout our multiplication and number sense unit. :) Topics included are: -Arrays -Factors -(Prime/Composite Opportunities embedded) -Multiples -Common Multiples -Multi-digit Multiplication There are games, problem solving activities, and math stories for use in classrooms from grade 3-6.

Three Activities for stations that students can use to develop their understanding of multiples and multiplication. These activities come with a procedure page, materials if necessary, and a student recording page.

Included in this bundle are three activities/games to help students practice working with arrays and factors as they develop their number sense and multiplicative thinking skills. Each game has a procedures page, additional materials pages if needed, as well as a student recording sheet for enhanced accountability as they practice their skills with these activities.