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.

X’s and O’s Three in a Row A fun way for students to practice graphing on a coordinate grid while looking for patterns to determine best placement to win a game. This game has two levels of difficulty to allow for differentiation in small group practice or provide two separate whole class activities. Level 1 - Quadrant 1 Graphing Level 2 - All 4 Quadrants

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.

These fraction strips provide an inexpensive way for each student to have a set of fraction manipulatives while they explore fraction concepts such as equivalence, addition and subtraction, finding parts of a whole and more! Just print these out on cardstock and laminate for a long lasting tool that students can use all year.

A quick and easy way to help students recognize patterns in numerical sequences. Minimal set-up required! Easy to understand rules for game play. An excellent choice for math stations! Includes: 12 pairs of “Sequence and Rule” cards Printable backing for cards Procedures page.

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.

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.

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.

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

The 8 mathematical practices are important for students to understand as they engage in rigorous mathematical tasks and learn to understand how the language of mathematics works. These classroom pennants will help remind students to think about the processes they are using as they develop new skills.

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.

A fun game for students to practice subtracting integers! 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: Subtracting Positive Integers (Outcomes may be negative) Level 2: Subtracting Positive and Negative Integers Two Puzzle Frame Options -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.

This is a self checking puzzle that students love to do! You can customize this puzzle based on complexity or time with 4 options to choose from. If you like this puzzle, make sure to check out my store "The Merry Mathematician" for more puzzles and games for math stations.

Great for Stations or a Class Wide "Scoot" with Partners! These puzzles are easy to set up and self checking! To set them up just print (two sided), cut them out, and paperclip the sets together or sort into small baggies. Then students can organize them in order from least to greatest. If they think they are in the right order they flip them over and look for the message on the back. If the message makes sense, then they have them in the right order. If not, they should flip them over and try again. A student recording sheet and key is also included! :)

A fun game for students to practice multiplying integers with 1 and 2 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: Multiplying Integers with Factors -12 to 12 Level 2: Multiplying Integers for 1-2 x 2 digit factors Two Puzzle Frame Options -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.

Place each puzzle piece so that each equation is connected to the matching value of x. Pairs of matching equations and x 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: Solving equations with one operation. Level 2: Solving equations with two operations 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

Improper and Mixed Fractions can be placed in order from least to greatest. Tiered for Easy Differentiation: 1-5 -Like denominators 5-10 -One denominator is a factor of the other 11-15 -Denominators are not factors of each other

A fun game for students to practice finding equivalent values for mixed numbers and improper fractions. 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: Fractions with benchmark denominants. Level 2: Fractions with whole number values greater than five and non benchmark denominants. 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.

Magic Puzzle Boards Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers Unit Fractions and Proper Fractions Great for Stations! This is a self checking puzzle since it can only be solved completely with correct pairs touching. Two levels of complexity Level 1: Unit Fraction x Whole Number Level 2: Proper Fraction x Whole Number 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 quick finishers or longer station times.

8 mazes to help your students practice rounding decimal values to the nearest whole number, tenth, hundredth and thousandth. These are EASY to set up, requiring minimal time for the teacher. Directions are clear and easy to understand so students can focus on the intended math practice.