Know Your Fractions – Mixed numbers and Improper fractions are task cards designed to provide students with opportunities to improve their understanding of a range of fractional concepts. Converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers is an important step and time needs to be invested to allow students the chance to build their confidence to do so fluently. The student with a developed ability to convert with fluency will ensure more complex fractional concepts introduced in high school are met with an established confidence. As students work through the questions, they also develop a greater understanding of the variety of ways a fraction can be visually represented. This requires a higher level of thinking than simply continuing to use the same visual representation. While setting an overall time limit is useful, it is important not to overstress time and urgency as students require a slightly deeper concentration to work properly and should be encouraged to work at the pace that works for them. The fractional concepts used for mixed numbers and improper fractions: Fraction with a numerator and denominator Parts of a whole Number Line In words Fraction of a group Although these cards are commonly used as task cards, they have also been used successfully in math centers or rotations. This resources contains: 19 cards (18 task cards & 1 title card) A total of 36 questions (2 questions per card) Student recording sheet Answer key Complete PDF and individual PNG files of the cards also included Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. (p. 2-6) Print student sheet (p. 7) and provide each student with a worksheet Distribute the cards around the room (or allocate your desired number of cards for use in a math rotation or center). Students may start at any number and work their way through in any order, but it is helpful to remind students to write the answer in the same numbered answer box i.e., if they are on card number 12, they should write their answer in answer box number 12 Check answers Enjoy!

Math Center: Number Sense Basics – Counting Fingers and In Words is a matching activity designed to build a conceptual understanding that amounts can be represented in many ways. The cards are specially designed so that students are required to mentally switch between different concepts as they endeavour to find a complete match. This requires a higher level of thinking than simply using the same visual representation. These cards assist in developing mental computational fluency in young learners, creates flexibility in counting and is an ideal resource for independent math centers or math station rotations. Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. Mix the cards. Using the imbedded arrows, students create a match of three when they find 3 cards that have the same value. Cards can be divided into as few or as many sets as required. This resource contains: 61 cards / 20 matches (3 cards to a match) and one title card. PDF and PNG files. Enjoy!

Math Center: Mixed Representations – Subtraction is a matching activity designed to build both a conceptual and working understanding that amounts can be represented in many ways. It develops mental computational fluency, creates flexibility in counting and is an ideal resource for independent math centers or math station rotations. Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. Mix the cards. Students create a match of three by finding 2 cards that have the same value as the answer card. Using the imbedded arrows, one of the cards is placed on the left and one on the right while the answer card is always in the middle. Cards can be divided into as few or as many sets as required. Depending on space and time, I will usually make a center/rotation that requires between 6 or 10 matches. It all depends on your own class situation. This resource contains: 61 cards / 20 matches (3 cards to a match) and one title card. PDF and PNG files. Enjoy!

Math Center: Mixed Representations – Addition is a matching activity designed to build both a conceptual and working understanding that amounts can be represented in many ways. It develops mental computational fluency, creates flexibility in counting and is an ideal resource for independent math centers or math station rotations. Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. Mix the cards. Students create a match of three by finding 2 cards that have the same value as the answer card. Using the imbedded arrows, one of the cards is placed on the left and one on the right while the answer card is always in the middle. Cards can be divided into as few or as many sets as required. Depending on space and time, I will usually make a center/rotation that requires between 6 or 10 matches. It all depends on your own class situation. This resource contains: 61 cards / 20 matches (3 cards to a match) and one title card. PDF and PNG files. Enjoy!

Math Center: Mixed Representations – Division is a matching activity designed to build both a conceptual and working understanding that amounts can be represented in many ways. It develops mental computational fluency, creates flexibility in counting and is an ideal resource for independent math centers or math station rotations. Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. Mix the cards. Students create a match of three by finding 2 cards that have the same value as the answer card. Using the imbedded arrows, one of the cards is placed on the left and one on the right while the answer card is always in the middle. Cards can be divided into as few or as many sets as required. Depending on space and time, I will usually make a center/rotation that requires between 6 or 10 matches. It all depends on your own class situation. This resource contains: 61 cards / 20 matches (3 cards to a match) and one title card. PDF and PNG files. Enjoy!

Math Center: Number Sense Basics – Mixed Subtraction is a matching activity designed to build both a conceptual and working understanding that amounts can be represented in many ways. The cards are specially designed so that students are required to mentally switch between different concepts as they endeavour to find a complete match. This requires a higher level of thinking than simply using the same visual representation. These cards assist in developing mental computational fluency in young learners, creates flexibility in counting and is an ideal resource for independent math centers or math station rotations. Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. Mix/shuffle the cards. Using the imbedded arrows, students create a match of three by finding 2 cards that have the same value as the answer card. Cards can be divided into as few or as many sets as required. This resource contains: 61 cards / 20 matches (3 cards to a match) and one title card. PDF and PNG files. Enjoy!

Math Center: Number Sense Basics – Counting Objects and Odd or Even is a matching activity designed to build a conceptual understanding that amounts can be represented in many ways. The cards are specially designed so that students are required to mentally switch between different concepts as they endeavour to find a complete match. This requires a higher level of thinking than simply using the same visual representation. These cards assist in developing mental computational fluency in young learners, creates flexibility in counting and is an ideal resource for independent math centers or math station rotations. Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. Mix the cards. Using the imbedded arrows, students create matches of three. Cards can be divided into as few or as many sets as required. This resource contains: 61 cards / 20 matches (3 cards to a match) and one title card. PDF and PNG files. Enjoy!

Math Center Concept Development – Arrays and Halving is a matching activity designed to build both a conceptual and working understanding that amounts can be represented in many ways. It promotes flexibility in counting and is an ideal resource for independent math centers or math station rotations. Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. Mix the cards. Using the imbedded arrows, students create a match of three when an array card, a numeral and a halving card all have the same value. Cards can be divided into as few or as many sets as required. They are also complimentary with other sets. This resource contains: 70 cards (23 matches and one title card). PDF and PNG files. Enjoy!

Math Center Concept Development – Base Ten Blocks and Tally Marks is a matching activity designed to build both a conceptual and working understanding that amounts can be represented in many ways. It creates flexibility in counting and is an ideal resource for independent math centers or math station rotations. Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. Mix the cards. Using the imbedded arrows, students create a match of three when a base ten block card, a numeral and the a tally mark card all have the same value. Cards can be divided into as few or as many sets as required. This resource contains: 70 cards (23 matches and one title card). PDF and PNG files. Enjoy!

Math Center: Fractions Development – Number Lines and Fractions of a Group is a matching activity designed to build both a conceptual and working understanding that fractions can be represented in many ways. This resource is ideal for independent math centers or math station rotations. Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. Mix the cards. Using the imbedded arrows, students create a match of three when they find three representations (number lines, fractions and fractions of a group) that have the same value. Cards can be divided into as few or as many sets as required. This resource contains: 61 cards / 20 matches (3 cards to a match) and one title card. PDF and PNG files. Enjoy!

Math Center Concept Development – In Words and Repeated Addition is a matching activity designed to build both a conceptual and working understanding that amounts can be represented in many ways. It promotes flexibility in counting and is an ideal resource for independent math centers or math station rotations. Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. Mix the cards. Using the imbedded arrows, students create a match of three when an ‘in words’ card, a numeral and a repeated addition card all have the same value. Cards can be divided into as few or as many sets as required. They are also complimentary with other sets. This resource contains: 70 cards (23 matches and one title card). PDF and PNG files. Enjoy!

Math Center Concept Development – Doubling and Equal Groups is a matching activity designed to build both a conceptual and working understanding that amounts can be represented in many ways. It promotes flexibility in counting and is an ideal resource for independent math centers or math station rotations. Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. Mix the cards. Using the imbedded arrows, students create a match of three when a double card, a numeral and an equal groups card all have the same value. Cards can be divided into as few or as many sets as required. They are also complimentary with other sets. This resource contains: 70 cards (23 matches and one title card). PDF and PNG files. Enjoy!

Know Your Fractions – Concept Switch Level 1 are task cards designed to provide students with opportunities to improve their understanding of a range of fractional concepts. Students will add and subtract fractions; however, the cards are specially designed so that students are required to mentally switch between different fractional concepts for every card. As students work through the questions, they develop a greater understanding of the variety of ways a fraction can be visually represented. This requires a higher level of thinking than simply adding and subtracting fractions that continuously uses the same visual representation. While setting an overall time limit is useful, it is important not to overstress time and urgency as students require a slightly deeper concentration to work properly and should be encouraged to work at the pace that works for them. The fractional concepts included in the cards include: Fraction with a numerator and denominator Parts of a whole Number Line In words Fraction of a group Although these cards are commonly used as task cards, they have also been used successfully in math centers or rotations. This resources contains: A total of 25 cards (24 task cards and 1 title card) Student recording sheet Answer key Complete PDF and individual PNG files of the cards also included Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. (p. 2-8) Print student sheet (p. 9) and provide each student with a worksheet Distribute the cards around the room (or allocate your desired number of cards for use in a math rotation or center) Students may start at any number and work their way through in any order, but it is helpful to remind students to write the answer in the same numbered answer box i.e., if they are on card number 12, they should write their answer in answer box number 12 Check answers Enjoy!