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I like an active classroom where everyone is busy. If you stop in one day it will look like chaos, but it is a carefully orchestrated chaos that cleverly disguises all the learning that we are doing. I use a lot of activities -- and keep the kids moving. Research says that if anyone sits for more than 15 minutes, their brain disengages and learning is not happening. So I design a lot of activities to get kids moving, talking, thinking and participating.

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I like an active classroom where everyone is busy. If you stop in one day it will look like chaos, but it is a carefully orchestrated chaos that cleverly disguises all the learning that we are doing. I use a lot of activities -- and keep the kids moving. Research says that if anyone sits for more than 15 minutes, their brain disengages and learning is not happening. So I design a lot of activities to get kids moving, talking, thinking and participating.
Proportional or Not--Identifying Proportional parts
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Proportional or Not--Identifying Proportional parts

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Multi-activity packet to reinforce student understanding of proportionality. Students work either independently or in pairs/groups using the enclosed sorting mat to sort graphs, equations and tables--identifying those that are proportional. Students then formulate the rule. Culminating activities (several versions) include taking a graph and matching the equation and table that matches and then writing the table/graph or equation for a problem of their own. In my classroom, this group of activities took several days to complete. Answer Keys included for all.
Multiplication  of Integers Matching Card Sets
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Multiplication of Integers Matching Card Sets

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Contains 18 sets of matching cards, one half the cards are multiplication problems with the other half are the answers. Students can work independently to match cards, with partners or teacher can pass out problems and call out answers to have students respond with match.
Give and Take Equation Review Game
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Give and Take Equation Review Game

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This is a twisted trivia game where students (either in groups or playing individually with white boards) answer questions reviewing writing literal equations, solving both equations and inequalities. This is a trivia style game with 17 questions. Instead of receiving the points for correct answers, correct students will either give their points to another student/team or take those points away. All students stay engaged with this game, even struggling learners have a chance of practice and win with this format. Worksheet to have student record their word is included. The format is a PowerPoint Slide Show, slides cannot be edited.
Finding Percentage Change Matching Card Set B
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Finding Percentage Change Matching Card Set B

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Students practice finding the percentage change of two numbers in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. The set includes 18 pairs of matching cards, each card has a proble m with two numbers on it. Once students find their answer, they find their match in the room--another student whose problem has the same answer as theirs. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students or use as a station/group activity. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in the directions or download my free resource.
Percent of Change Matching Card Set
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Percent of Change Matching Card Set

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Students practice finding the percentage change in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. The set includes 1 deck of 18 pairs of cards, one side with two numbers with the other side having the percentage change of those numbers. Great practice and great for differentiation for students. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students or use as a station/group activity. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in the directions or download my free resource.
Percentage Change Matching Card Double Set
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Percentage Change Matching Card Double Set

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Students practice finding the percentage change in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. The set includes 2 decks of 18 pairs of cards. In one set, half the cards have two integers and the other half have the percentage change between those two numbers. In the other set, there are 36 problems, 18 pairs with the same solution. Two different levels of difficulty make it easy to differentiate in the classroom activity. Answer keys are included for all. Each set sells separately for $3.00 so buying the double set will save you money. I cut out and laminate the different sets for easy reuse and practice. Can be used as a warm up, use for a single student or pair of students or use as a station/group activity. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in the directions or download my free resource.
Slope Connect Four
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Slope Connect Four

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Students practice finding slope from 2 points in pairs by playing Connect Four. Each pair of students needs a pair of dice (I use the big foam dice for fun) and a student rolls the dice to determine the row and column of the problem they work. When the problem is completed on the included student worksheet, the partner checks the work and if it is correct the student marks the game sheet, if not the partner gets the square. Play continues until one student has 4 in a row. Students love playing games and throwing dice, so this gives them the opportunity to do both while practicing the valuable skill of finding slope. You can laminate the game sheets for extra use or print extras. 3 different game sheets included with answer keys. This purchase is for one teacher only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license. You may not upload this resource to the internet in any form. If you are interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote at bluemountainmath
Chord Length Matching Card Set
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Chord Length Matching Card Set

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Set includes 18 pairs of matching cards : one half the cards has a diagram of a circle with chord identified, the other half of the cards have the length. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. Students will view the diagram and find the chord measure that matches it. You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in the directions or download my free resource.
Finding Chord Length in 1 Step Matching Cards
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Finding Chord Length in 1 Step Matching Cards

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Students practice finding the chord length in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. The set includes 18 pairs of matching cards—one side with diagram of circles and chords, the other side a measure. In this deck, half the cards have a diagram of a circle with the chord measure identified. Students will view the diagram and find the length measure that matches it. Students will only need to use one step to find the measure. You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in the directions or download my free resource.
Give and Take Real Number System
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Give and Take Real Number System

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This is a trivia style game where students answer questions about ordering, classifying and comparing real numbers. You will place the students into teams and then show the questions, one at a time. I ask the team to collaborate on an answer, write on a whiteboard and then show all at once. Teams with the correct answer will either give or take the points from another team. This will keep all teams engaged with the extra strategy involved. Worksheets for students to show their work will increase accountability.
Chain Reaction One Step Equations
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Chain Reaction One Step Equations

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Students solve one step one variable equations in this activity. There are 9 triangles that form a chain. Students begin with the triangle marked "start" and then solve the equations in the center of the triangle. When students have that answer, they match to the top of another triangle and then continue solving and matching until all triangles are matched. Then glue or tape the triangles in order to form a long chain. The answer key includes the solutions (the letter on each triangle will spell a word or phrase for easy checking). I print these on colored paper and it makes a lovely bulletin board display.
Chord Length Matching Cards Set Pythagorean Theorem Required
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Chord Length Matching Cards Set Pythagorean Theorem Required

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Students practice finding the chord length with this set of 18 pairs of matching cards. In this set, the pythagorean theorem is required to find the length. One half the cards have a diagram of a circle with the missing segment indicated. Students will use the pythagorean theorem to find the missing measure and find the matching card with that length. You can use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Students can work individually, in pairs or groups. Different levels of chord length cards are available to meet a wide range of learners in the classroom. Additional uses for these cards are explained in the directions or download my free resource.
October Sampler Freebie
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October Sampler Freebie

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Looking for a quick idea for unexpected absences or early finishers? Here is a word search with a secret message, a graphing activity with a Halloween theme and a cut and paste puzzle for students plus a blank October calendar for planning. Answer Keys for all included. Have a great October
Simple Interest Domino Set
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Simple Interest Domino Set

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Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to practice finding simple interest. Set includes 4 different sets of dominoes: 8 Dominoes, 12 Dominoes, 16 Dominoes and 24 Dominoes. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4. Students cut out the dominoes, turn face down and mix up the pile. Then each student draws the dominoes into their hand. The student with the "start" plays this domino first. Then whichever student has the solution/problem that matches the played domino plays. This continues until one student is out of dominoes and is declared the winner. I usually give 5 points per domino left in other students hands and keep a running tally. Each month we see who the Domino Masters are
Fraction Multiplication Domino Set
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Fraction Multiplication Domino Set

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Students practice multiplying fractions in a game format. Set includes 4 different sets of dominoes: 8 Dominoes, 12 Dominoes, 16 Dominoes and 24 Dominoes. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4. Dominoes are cut apart, placed face down and students draw all dominoes equally. Student with "start" places the first domino and then student with the answer/fraction problem in their hand plays the next. This continues until one student is out of dominoes and is declared the winner. I usually give 5 points per domino left in other students hands and keep a running tally. Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to practice multiplying fractions.
Fraction Division Domino Set
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Fraction Division Domino Set

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Students practice dividing fractions in a game format. Set includes 4 different sets of dominoes: 8 Dominoes, 12 Dominoes, 16 Dominoes and 24 Dominoes. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4. Dominoes are cut apart, placed face down and students draw all dominoes equally. Student with "start" places the first domino and then student with the answer/fraction problem in their hand plays the next. This continues until one student is out of dominoes and is declared the winner. I usually give 5 points per domino left in other students hands and keep a running tally. Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to practice dividing fractions.
Equivalent Fractions Puzzle Set
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Equivalent Fractions Puzzle Set

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Students practice simplifying fractions in these 4 puzzles. In two of the puzzles, equivalent fractions have fewer factors and simplify to common fractions up to tenths. More difficult puzzles have many factors and simplify to fifteenths and larger. Puzzles have 2 levels for differentiation in the classroom and answer keys are included for all. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside. In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/answers in the border to make solving a little more difficult. Set includes 4 different puzzles with 2 different levels of difficulty for students to practice simplifying fractions and identifying equivalent fractions. You can use the puzzles on different days, at stations or give the struggling students the simpler variation.
Multiplying and Dividing Decimals Puzzle Set
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Multiplying and Dividing Decimals Puzzle Set

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Students practice multiplying decimals in two of these puzzles and dividing decimals in the other two puzzles. Set includes 4 different puzzles with 2 different levels of difficulty for students to practice multiplying and dividing decimals. Answer Keys are included for all. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside. In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/answers in the border to make solving a little more difficult. Puzzles finish at about 9 inches square and can be taped/glued to card stock or poster paper and make a lovely bulletin board display. You can use the puzzles on different days, at stations or give the struggling students the simpler variation while more advanced students get level 2 puzzles.
Fraction Operation Domino Bundle
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Fraction Operation Domino Bundle

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Students practice adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions in a game format. This bundle includes 4 different sets of dominoes for each fraction operation for a total of : 4-8 Domino sets, 4- 12 Domino sets, 4- 16 Domino sets and 4- 24 Domino sets. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4. This is a great activity for review and practice. Dominoes are cut apart, placed face down and students draw all dominoes equally. Student with "start" places the first domino and then student with the answer/fraction problem in their hand plays the next. This continues until one student is out of dominoes and is declared the winner. I usually give 5 points per domino left in other students hands and keep a running tally. Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to practice working with fractions. BONUS: I have include a bonus set of dominoes with this bundle. 2 additional sets of 24 dominoes one set with addition and subtraction mixed and the other set with multiplication and division mixed.
Scientific Notation Amazing Math
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Scientific Notation Amazing Math

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Students practice converting from standard notation to scientific notation in 3 of these mazes and from scientific notation to standard notation in the other three. This is a fun way to practice a skill and keeps students engaged at the same time. I have students use a colored pencil to trace their path and show their work. If they make a mistake, I have them use a different color to continue their work. This way we can see the points of confusion and help clarify. Great for sub work, extra practice at home or use for early finishers as well. I keep several types of mazes available for students as a spiral practice. Works in stations as well.