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Teaching math in the upper grades doesn’t have to be difficult. In these articles, you will find resources to help you get started with math centers, activities to engage your students, and strategies and tools to give you the confidence you need to teach all of your students.

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Halloween Math Constructed Response Practice

You guys, I got super smart this year and tied some of our Halloween Math with some extra constructed response practice. The kids never knew they were preparing for an assessment with these fun problems! This year, our district is having students take constructed response assessments on a few of the fraction common core standards (multiplying fractions by a whole, ... Read More

Free Fraction Center {Nacho Math}

I just found out today that our Math night is a nacho theme. It is called Nacho Ordinary Math Night. I thought that was the cutest idea! So, I made this cute nacho themed free fraction center using these fun nacho graphics from Ashley Hughes (LOVE her work). On another note, the heat was running full blast in my room this morning. It reminded me of that ... Read More

Morning Work Freebies to Start the Year

I use a lot of my review printables and resources from my TeachersPayTeachers store throughout the year. However in the beginning of the year, I like to use resources specifically created based on the standards I have taught so far that year.  This builds the students' confidence and makes the review truly a review and independent. To be honest, when I try to use 4th ... Read More

Teaching Volume – (Free Volume Hands-on Activity and Posters)

When we moved to the Common Core standards this year, volume was a new skill for my 5th graders. Also, since there were three standards that addressed some aspect of volume, it was assessed more frequently than the other standards. I knew I needed to find or create some quality and engaging resources for teaching volume. This post shares my go-to activities, video, and ... Read More

Halloween Freebie

I am joining this fun linky party with Graphics from the Pond. She made this adorable Friendly Ghost Clipart and has created an opportunity to get this set for free and join her linky part to showcase your Halloween Freebie resources! So, I used this clipart to make this cute Halloween Freebie - Decimal Place Value Sort. Check it out and follow the link at the bottom to ... Read More

4th Grade Common Core Math Games {Free}

I have two math games for you today for free! We love using math games during our math centers and partner games are a particular favorite. I created these 4th Grade Common Core math games to review ways to write whole number,  specifically standard form to word form and word form to standard form! This game aligns with 4th grade common core, but we still need to ... Read More

Math Constructed Response Tasks {and Smoothie Math Center Freebie}

I am slightly behind posting and about to go out to eat with the family. So, I will keep this short and sweet (which is kinda my style anyway). I just want to share a new constructed math tasks resource I have been using with my students to improve their performance on math constructed response tasks. I created math constructed response tasks for each math Common Core ... Read More

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions: OH MY!

I must admit, I was a little rusty when it comes to some of the more advanced math skills when my district first implemented common core. Like many of us, I was taught the traditional algorithm for everything! Well now, the Common Core is pushing some of these middle school skills into 5th grade. I have taught multiplying and dividing fractions in 5th in the past, but ... Read More

Math Common Core Assessments and a Fun Idiom Freebie

Do you have district assessments, quarterly assessments, and tons of other mandated assessments so it feels like you are testing instead of teaching? With that in mind, I just finished up  a complete collection of QUICK math common core assessments and data tracking checklists. I am so excited about this, because I will have a quick assessment ready to go at a moment's ... Read More

Math Centers and Printable Resources for 5th Grade Common Core Math

Hello, teachers. I have been extremely busy digging into the common core standards and deepening my understanding. While doing this, I have been creating intentional resources for 5th Grade Common Core Math that will help my students master these standards. Here are a few new items in my TeachersPayTeachers store that I wanted to highlight on my blog. These resources are ... Read More

Math WarmUps & Reviews for Common Core

I finally got into my new classroom today, and I am so excited to be starting in a new school for this upcoming year! I cannot wait to share ideas and pictures when the year get started! But for now, I have another common core resource to share with you. I have made 40 pages of daily/weekly review or math warmups for the 5th grade Common Core math skills. I sequenced ... Read More

Welcome friends! I’m Jennifer Findley: a teacher, mother, and avid reader. I believe that with the right resources, mindset, and strategies, all students can achieve at high levels and learn to love learning. My goal is to provide resources and strategies to inspire you and help make this belief a reality for your students. Learn more about me.

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