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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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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, 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 nowhere ... Read More

Math Common Core Assessments

Assessments on Assessments on Assessments! Do you have district assessments, quarterly assessments, and tons of other mandated assessments that 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 ... Read More

Math Centers and Printable Resources for 5th Grade Common Core

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 once the school year begins! For now, I have another Common Core resource to share with you that focuses on math warmups. What's included in the resource? I have made 40 pages of daily/weekly review or math ... Read More

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