Know Your Fractions – Concept Switch Level 2 are task cards designed to provide students with opportunities to improve their understanding of a range of fractional concepts. Students will add 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 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 Decimals Percentages As the cards progress, students are also tasked with: Converting improper factions into mixed numbers Simplifying fractions 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 (2 pages) Answer key (2 pages) 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 & 10) 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!

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!

Math Center: Fractions Development – Different Representations 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 representation that have the same value. Representations include: fractions with a numerator and a denominator, parts of a whole, number lines, decimals, percentages, in words, and fractions of a group 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: Fractions Development – In Words & Parts of a Whole 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 (in words, fraction and parts of a whole) 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: 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 – 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!

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 – 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 – 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: Number Sense Basics – Ten Frames and Tally Marks 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: 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: 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: Number Sense Basics – Base Ten Blocks and Dominoes 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: 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 – Mixed Addition 1-20 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!

Figurative Language English Center: Classic Similes Puzzling Problems Set 3 is a fun, matching activity designed to engage students in developing their knowledge of similes and overall enthusiasm for figurative language. This center is perfect for young learners or ESL students who are just beginning their journey into similes and figurative language. Each simile needs to be solved by deciphering a combination of jumbled letters and pictures. You may wish to demonstrate with an example card, but generally students understand the task very quickly. These cards have been used successfully with: Grades 2-4 ESL / EAL / EFL / Grades 4 – 12, University/College, Adult This resource contains: 41 cards (20 simile matches and one title card) Student recording sheet (optional) Answer Key A bonus extra set without the ‘puzzling’ elements. This extra set can be used as a differentiation option, to play the memory/concentration game or as answer cards. PDF and PNG Files Instructions: Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. (p. 2-12) The differentiated/answer set may also be printed and laminated (p. 15-24) Mix the cards. Using the imbedded arrows, have students match the cards to create the classic simile. (You may wish to print out the student recording sheet and have students write down the similes) Cards can be divided into as few or as many sets as required. As well as finding matches, older or advanced students can try playing the memory/concentration game while emerging learners can play the memory/concentration game using the differentiated cards. Enjoy!