Order of Operations resource your students will use! This half sheet Order of Operations tri-fold resource will fit perfectly in your student's math journal or as a stand alone resource. This resource lists the order in which students are to solve multiple operation equations. The grouping symbols (parenthesis, brackets and braces) are also addressed. I chose not to include exponents, because exponents are not traditionally included in the grade I teach. I have rotated the cover to make printing easier. I would recommend, however, that you do a test print and cut to make sure the tri-fold fold-out is copied correctly before running all your copies. This is a front and back handout. Each page contains two tri-folds.

Students use this one page mat as an aid when making metric conversions. You can laminate several copies and make them available for student use. Or, do as I do, purchase heavy weight sheet protector sleeves ($20 for 100)and have students slip various papers inside. Using a erasable marker they can write information of the protector, erase, and reuse an unlimited number of times. Saves laminating and paper cost.

Perfect Partial Quotient resource for students and parents! The new Common Core Standards for Math prompted me to create this Partial Quotient Strategy pack for use with students and with parents. This fold-up resource models how to use the partial quotient method to solve a double-digit divisor division problem using the partial quotient method. The example shows a simple strategy that could be used with any equation. It then goes on to explain that once you master the method, you will be able to see faster ways to reach the answer. I do teach the Partial Quotient Strategy to all my students. We begin with single-digit divisors and then quickly move on to double-digit. I feel the real power of partial quotient is recognized when using it to solve double-digit divisor problems. If practiced enough, students will learn the method and most will use it when doing double-digit divisor equations. Thus, eliminating the dreaded double-digit divisor problem being solved with the standard algorithm. Now for parents. When I first began teaching this method I kept hearing time and time again how challenging the math was. How the parents could not even help their child with their math because the way we are solving problems is ‘not the way they learned it’. So, I created this fold-up resource not only for my students, but for their parents as well. Having this resource with homework or in a math journal has remedied any concerns or problems. Included in this packet is a one-fold fold-up. The fold-up gives an example of dividing a 2-digit divisor equation using the partial quotient method. I have also included to 2-sided worksheet to use with students. Also, included is an answer key. If you would like to see pictures of the single-digit divisor fold-up, please visit Mrs. B's Best Blog. While the fold-up shown is not the one included in this product, it does show you how to assemble the fold-up.

Integer Rules resource for students and parents! This fold-up resource provides students with the rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers. Included in this packet is a four-flap fold-up. The fold-up explains the rule for each operation and provides examples of each. The teacher has two options for the inside of the fold-up. One option is completely filled in. The second option has empty example boxes for the students to fill in with problems of their own. To assemble the fold-up, run a copy of the outside (p.3). The outside will appear to be upside-down. This is done intentionally for a proper fold-up. Next, choose the inside (either p. 4 or 5) and run it on the backside of the outside. Next, with the inside face up, bring the bottom of the page up to the center black line and fold. Then, bring the top of the page down to the center black line and fold. Finally, cut on the 2 dotted lines. The end result should be a four-flap fold up. I have also included to 2-sided worksheet to use with students. Also, included is an answer key.

This Goofy Gorilla card game allows students to practice multiplying decimals by powers of ten in the classic ‘Old Maid’ game format. In addition, the cards could be used to play the classic game of “Concentration”--just remove the “Goofy Gorilla” card. The set contains a total of twenty-seven pairs of cards. The equation card might be 2.43 x 100 and the matching answer card would be 243. Also, included is the “Goofy Gorilla” card (my version of the ‘Old Maid’) and an instruction card.

Pokey Porcupine provides a fun way to practice math skills! This Pokey Porcupine card game allows students to practice solving variable equations while playing a friendly game of Poke. In addition, the cards could be by individual a student at their desk. Be sure to check the preview for the types of questions students will be asked to solve. The set contains: • 36 poke cards. • Instructions for assembly. • Instructions for game play. • Answer key.

This Goofy Gorilla card game allows students to practice divison patterns with multiples of 10 in the classic ‘Old Maid’ game format. In addition, the cards could be used to play the classic game of “Concentration”--just remove the “Goofy Gorilla” card. The set contains a total of twenty-seven pairs of cards. The equation card might be 2,100 divided by 30 and the matching answer card would be 70. Also, included is the “Goofy Gorilla” card (my version of the ‘Old Maid’) and an instruction card. I also included a poster that shows the steps I teach the kids when learning how this pattern works.

For students who are either just getting started with the long division process or with students who are struggling with the process. The example shows a double digit dividend being divided by a single digit divisor. The final answer does have a remainder. The fold-up breaks the process down into six steps: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down (repeat if needed), remainder and check. The steps are listed and a visual representation is shown. The fold-up will fit nicely in a math journal (just trim on the grey line for a better fit). In addition, I decided to create a one page handout (handout is the one without the dotted cut lines) of the steps. My thinking is that this particular information might be a better resource without the flaps.

This product is a half-sheet two flap fold-up. The fold-up defines both abiotic and biotic factors. In addition to the definitions, multiple examples of each type of the factors are listed. The teacher has two options with this product. If the teacher is short on time, run a completed inside sheet. This fold-up will be finished and ready to be used by students with a single cut and just a few simple folds. If the teacher has time and would like the fold-up to be more interactive, run the fill in the definition and example inside sheet. A word bank sheet will have to be run too (4 word banks per page.) The word bank sheet does not have to be used. If the teacher prefers students can look the definitions up in a science resource book. They can also create their own list of examples. Directions on how to assemble the fold-up are included. Fold-ups are a wonderful resource that fits well in an interactive notebook or can be used as a stand alone resource. I find that my students refer to the fold-ups throughout the entire school year!

Students have fun multiplying with this method! I am always looking for a variety of different strategies my students can use to solve a multiplication problem. One of those ways is the Lattice Method (aka: Gelosia Method). I am currently teaching this method to my students and they LOVE it! I created this 5 page packet to use with my students. The packet includes a 1 page handout that lists the steps, a 2 page fold-up that can be inserted in a math journal, and a two page worksheet. The single page handout works great as a stand alone resource or could easily be made into a poster. For directions on how to make a poster visit my blog post on making posters.

A step-by-step guide for Multiplying Decimals The purpose of a ‘We Flip for Math’ Flip Book, is to provide a struggling student witha step-by-step guide to take them through the process they are struggling with. I have various flip books available in my classroom, but only after I’ve taught the concept and we have practiced it a number of times. The complexity of some skills can be quite challenging for many students. Being able to remember all the steps can become overwhelming for some. A flip-book can help walk these children through the process. In addition, I have found flip-books can be helpful when sending homework home . Including a flip book can make for very happy parents! This packet contains a 3 part flip-book. • The first section provides a step-by-step guide for multiplying ‘easy’ decimal numbers (2 digit by a 1 digit number). • The second section features how to multiply ‘medium’ decimals numbers (3 digit by a 1 digit number). • A third section provides the step-by-step guide for multiplying ‘big’ decimal numbers (4 digit by a 3 digit number). • This product also includes a 2-sided practice page to practice the skill. An answer key for the practice page is also included.

Help students distinguish types of fractions! This foldable features four types of fractions: Improper Fractions, Proper Fractions, Equivalent Fractions & Mixed Numbers. It works well in a math journal or as a stand alone resource. Each type is defined and an example is shown. This foldable can be run with all labels on. All your students need to do is cut, fold and glue. Or, you can run a blank template and a 'parts' page and allow your students to assemble. Still another choice would be to run just the cover and have students glue inside parts in or vice versa. It's really up to the teacher. If you don't teach all four types or if you'd prefer to teach them one at a time, simply cut the four types apart and present each type one at a time! I try to make my foldables as versatile as possible. When running copies, be sure to do a test print to make sure the front cover and inside are copied properly and fold up right.

This fold-up explains the transfer of energy through a food chain within an ecosystem. The food chain begins with the sun's energy, followed by a producer. The food chain continues with a first order consumer through 4th order consumer. This product is a half-sheet single flap fold-up which explains the transfer of energy through a food chain. The sample food chain begins with the sun, followed by a producer and a first order through a fourth order producer. For the teacher short on time, run a completed inside sheet. This fold-up will be finished and ready to be used by students with just a simple fold. If the teacher has time and would like the fold-up to be more interactive, run the fill in the food chain description inside sheet. A description parts sheet will have to be run too (4 sets of parts per page.) Directions on how to assemble are also included.

Give your students the tools they need for tackling long division The new Common Core Standards for Math prompted me to create this Decomposing the Dividend Strategy pack for use with students and with parents. The Decomposing the Dividend Strategy encourages students to break the dividend into parts that can be divided easily. The long-term goal of this method is for students to solve the division problem mentally. In my experience, it will take a great deal of practice before students will master the ability to solve the problem mentally using this method. I have found that many higher achieving math students will pick up on the strategy and choose to use it. This packet contains: • A tri-fold fold-up (front and back) that shows how the strategy works. It would make a wonderful resource for both students and parents. • A 2-sided practice page as well as a detailed answer key. If you would like to see pictures of this product, please visit Mrs. B's Best Blog.

his product is a 8 flap fold-up. The outside of the flap has the name of a planet. Lift the flap to reveal a black-line planet ready to be colored by the student. Also, inside the foldable several facts about each planet are given. The teacher has several fold-up options: For the teacher short on time, a fully filled out fold-up is provided. After it’s been copied, this fold-up will be finished and ready to be used by students after they’ve colored the planets and made just a few simple folds and snips. For the teacher would like the fold-up to be more interactive, run a blank fold-up template page and a parts page for each student. Students must cut the parts and assemble the fold-up on their own. A third option is to run the completed cover only with a blank inside or a completed inside with a blank outside. The choice is yours! Fold-ups are a wonderful resource that fits well in an interactive notebook or can be used as a stand alone resource.

This product is a half-sheet trifold fold-up which defines 3 types of symbiotic relationships: Parasitism, Commensalism and Mutualism. In addition to the definition, an example of each is given as well. The teacher has two fold-up options: For the teacher short on time, run a completed inside sheet. This fold-up will be finished and ready to be used by students with just a few simple folds. If the teacher has time and would like the fold-up to be more interactive, run the fill in the definition and example inside sheet. A parts sheet will have to be run too (3 sets of parts per page.) Directions on how to assemble a trifold fold-up are included. As always, I recommend running one test copy to make sure everything folds up properly. Fold-ups are a wonderful resource that fit well in an interactive notebook or can be used as a stand alone resource. I find that my students refer to the fold-ups throughout the entire school year!

This product is a full sheet fold-up which illustrates the movement of water through the water cycle. The following are both defined and labeled within the cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation and run-off. The teacher has two fold-up options: For the teacher short on time, run a completed inside sheet. This fold-up will be finished and ready to be used by students with just a few simple folds. If the teacher has time and would like the fold-up to be more interactive, run the ‘missing parts’ inside. A definition and label parts sheet will have to be run too (4 sets of parts per page.) Fold-ups are a wonderful resource that fits well in an interactive notebook or can be used as a stand alone resource. I find that my students refer to the fold-ups throughout the entire school year! To see more pictures of this fold-up please visit my blog post.

Perfect for a math journal! This matchbook foldable focuses on intersecting, parallel and perpendicular lines. A definition and a visual representation is given of each. To assemble a matchbook foldable, make a two sided copy (cover on one side and inside on the other). While looking at the inside, bring the top down to the bottom horizontal line and fold. Then bring the bottom up, folding on the bottom horizontal line. The finished product will look like a giant matchbook. I would cut the three line types apart (on dotted line) after the folding is complete. Always make a test copy before copying for your students to make sure the cover and inside fold up properly. Note that the cover is intentionally upside down for easier printing.

Students love fold-ups! This product includes: • A six flap fold-up that classifies triangles by their angles (right, acute and obtuse) and by the length of their sides (equilateral, isosceles and scalene). A definition and a visual representation is given of each. • This product also includes two 2-sided practice pages and answer keys. Always make a test copy before copying for your students to make sure the cover and inside fold up properly. Note that the cover is intentionally upside down for easier printing.

Students learn about composite and prime numbers! This fold-up gives the definitions for both Composite and Prime Numbers. It also includes an example of each. The fold-up is a half sheet two-flap resource that would fit well in a math journal or stand alone. A second inside page option is also included. This inside has a definition for both prime and composite numbers that does not use the word divide but factor instead. I have chosen to include this second option, not because the first set of definitions was incorrect, but because some teachers may prefer using the word 'factor' instead of divide. Also, included is a double-sided worksheet that requires students to list factors for a given number and then check if the number is composite or prime. An answer key is also included.