3 Strategies for Practicing Math Vocabulary

Do your students struggle with math?

Do your students know their math vocabulary?

3 Strategies For Practicing Math Vocabulary 

Math is a language like English, French, or Spanish. There are key concepts in math that need to be explained and well defined. How do your students understand math vocabulary? Do you have them practice the terms? Here are three strategies to use with your students for practicing new math vocabulary words.

1. Make an Interactive Math Word Wall. 

What do you display on your classroom walls? Do your students create it or is it teacher made? Have your students create an Interactive Math Word Wall. Students will write the definitions and pictures for each word. Display their work on post-it notes beside or below the math word. Students will enjoy creating this word wall in your classroom. They will even ask if they can "cheat" and look at it during a quiz or test. Why do they ask this? It is a helpful reference for them to be reminded what the vocabulary word means. Math is a language that needs to be modeled and taught daily for comprehension.

2. Make a Math Writing Center

Do your students know how to write math? Do they need a scaffolded approach to using math word in context? Try using a Math Writing Center. When you do math centers or math workshops in your classroom have one center be writing math only. Students will work on writing sentences with important grade level math terms. This will help build students' math writing confidence. Students need to practice with a scaffolded approach. This is a great solution for students to learn how to write math terms in the appropriate context.

3. Make a Vocabulary Notebook. 

How do your students learn and record new vocabulary? Do your students make math vocabulary maps? Students will take ownership of their Math Vocabulary Notebook. Have students write 3-5 terms per week. Students will add new math vocabulary word maps to their notebooks every week. At the end of the year they will have completed the entire year's list of grade level vocabulary.

Using math vocabulary notebooks is one way to practice vocabulary every week. Try a FREE math vocabulary map today!

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End of Year Math Review BINGO Game Grade 5

Do you review before the end of year math test?

How do you prepare your students?

Do you use a textbook review?

Have some fun and end the year with a fun math review! Did you know that reviewing for a math test with a game has 23 percentile gain (Marzano 2001). Yes! Have fun with a review and play a game or two. Students will learn, be more prepared for the math test, and have fun in your classroom. Get started today!

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Included are:

• 48 Colored calling cards



• 48 Black & White calling cards



• 1 Blank Bingo Card for Students to Create & Fill out with the Answers Provided (with workspace provided)



• 10 Bingo Cards already filled in for students



• Teacher facilitated activity for 60-90 minutes of classroom time



• NO PREP Print & GO!



• ALL ANSWER KEYS included

Topics Covered:

• Place Value



• Dividing Whole Numbers



• Operations with Decimals



• Operations with like Fractions



• Operations with unlike Fractions



• Finding Patterns in Math



• Graphing



• Measurement



• Geometry

When students are engaged in the learning process, they are the ones learning. Go with a student centered approach to math review. Keep the math review simple and to the point, so that your students will shine.

Happy Reviewing!

Spring Math 5th Grade April

Do your fifth graders need math review? 

Do you have a substitute coming in April? 

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These Spring Math activities will keep your fifth graders engaged! This packet is just plain fun. Not only is it PACKED with fifth-grade common core math problems, it also gives students fun coloring, puzzles, and problem solving. Use this packet for bellwork, classwork, extra credit, fast finishers, or homework!

THIS SPRING MATH 5TH GRADE APRIL PACKET FEATURES:

*25 different math puzzle worksheets
*FUN activities and puzzles centered on reviewing math curriculum.
*Packed with 5th grade common core math problems for review and practice. 
*An ANSWER KEY for each worksheet.
*Lots of coloring fun. I’ve intentionally designed this packet with lots of pictures and borders to color. A MUST: Using a set of crayons or markers.

Topics Covered:
-Adding Decimals
-Subtracting Decimals
-Multiplying Decimals
-Dividing Decimals
-Comparing Fractions
-Adding & Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators
-Multiplying Fractions
-Dividing Fractions
-Graphing Coordinates
-Converting Measurements
-Line Plots
-Volume of Cubes

Each Spring math activity reviews a key grade level skill. 

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Giving your students the opportunity for math fluency and enrichment in number sense helps all their other math skills flourish. Increasing time to practice math fluency and different math challenges helps students think critically about the math process. Other teachers have commented, "Used it to make a packet so my kid stayed active over spring break! Thanks!" and "Loved using this for a sub."  I hope your students enjoy them too. 

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October NO PREP Math Packet - 5th Grade

Do you want to engage your fifth graders in October Math?

Do you need a sub packet or a quick fun Math review for your students?

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If you said YES, this resource will help your students be engaged and review fifth grade Math skills for October. Use this packet for bellwork, classwork, extra credit, fast finishers, or homework.

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THIS OCTOBER NO PREP MATH PACKET FEATURES:

*20 different math puzzle worksheets

*FUN activities and puzzles centered on reviewing math curriculum.

*Packed with 5th grade common core math problems for review and practice.

*An ANSWER KEY for each worksheet.

*Lots of coloring fun. I’ve intentionally designed this packet with lots of pictures and borders to color. A MUST: Using a set of crayons or markers.

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Topics Covered: 

Order of Operations
Expressions
Place Value
Powers of 10
Dividing Whole Numbers
Adding & Subtracting Decimals 

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Many teachers have given feedback on this great resource and how they have used it in their classrooms. Here is some of the feedback: 

"I love these packets - Math No Prep... I use them for review and for Bellwork... They are great!" "Thank you! This is great for bellwork!" "This will be perfect to use with my after school academic intervention club!" "I cannot wait to use this! Happy October!"

Many teachers have used this as a review, warm-up, morning Math work, substitute packet, or just fun Friday Math. I hope your students enjoy interacting with the October Math activities too. 

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Back to School NO PREP Math Packet {5th Grade}

Are you students ready for 5th grade math? 

Do you want your students engaged and excited about math? 

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A Back To School Math NO PREP packet that will keep your fifth graders engaged on day 1 in your classroom! This packet is just plain fun. Not only is it PACKED with fourth-grade common core math problems, it also gives students fun coloring, puzzles, and problem solving. Also included is a beginning of the year diagnostic test with fourth and fifth grade benchmarks addressed, back to school activities, and a Math portfolio starter pack. Use this packet at the beginning of 5th grade year review activities during August & September.

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THIS BACK TO SCHOOL PACKET FEATURES: *25 days of Back To School Math Activities. It is just enough for a good review, but not overwhelming for Back To School classwork or homework!

*FUN activities and puzzles centered on reviewing math curriculum.

*Designed for students who have completed 4th grade and are going into 5th grade.

*Packed with 4th grade common core math problems for review and practice. Tied to Common Core benchmarks required for 5th grade.

*Timeline for completing Back to School Packet (2-3 weeks).

*An ANSWER KEY for each day.

*Back to School NO PREP Math Portfolio Starter Kit Included (A $3.75 Value)

*Common Core Assessment Diagnostic Test - Grade 5 Included (A $5.00 Value)

*Back to School Activities for the whole classroom.

*Math Portfolio contents for saving and sharing student work for the school year. (Parents love these at parent conferences!)

*Lots of coloring fun. I’ve intentionally designed this packet with lots of pictures and borders to color. A MUST: Using a set of crayons or markers.

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Table of Contents:

Days 1-4: Use four operations to solve

Days 5-6: Factors & Multiples

Days 7-8: Analyze patterns

Days 9-10: Understanding place value

Day 11-12: Ordering fractions

Day 13-15: Add & subtract fractions

Day 16: Multiply fractions by whole numbers

Day 17-18: Understanding decimal notation

Day 19: Solve measurement problems

Day 20-21: Representing and interpreting data

Day 22: Understanding angle measurement

Day 23-24: Draw& identify lines and angles

Day 25: Classify shapes

I hope that this packet helps you plan for the beginning of the school year. This packet can be used the first 2-3 weeks of school during Math to actively engage your students in being back to school. The review activities are fun and refreshing for students who may have difficulties or stigmas about Math. Begin the year with students on a fresh start into having fun with Math!

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5th Grade Interactive Math Notebook

Do your students enjoy engaging activities? 

Do your students like to interact with the content they are learning? 

Do you have student centered learning activities? 

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What are Interactive Notebooks? 

Students learn best when they are doing their own practice and applications of math content. This Elementary School Interactive Math Notebook Bundle is a COMPLETE BUNDLE covering ALL 5th grade standards! (Common Core Aligned). Your students will enjoy completing the activities and making connections to math concepts in their own notebook. Students learn best when they take ownership of their learning. Watch your students take delight in curating a math notebook full of grade level content. All fifth grade topics are addressed in this complete bundle.

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Features: 
Elementary Interactive Math Notebook 101 Guide
Interactive Math Notebook: Place Value (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Multiplication (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Numerical Expressions (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Dividing By Whole Numbers (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Adding Decimals (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Subtracting Decimals (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Multiplying Decimals (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Dividing Decimals (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Adding Fractions With Unlike Denominators (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Subtracting Fractions With Unlike Denominators (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Multiplying Fractions (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Dividing Fractions (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Patterns & Graphing (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Convert Units of Measurement (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Geometry (Grade 5)
Interactive Math Notebook: Volume (Grade 5)

Why Interactive Notebooks? 

Interactive Math Notebooks are one of the best tools for the math classroom. Students create and make a math portfolio that displays their knowledge of content. When students take ownership of their notebooks and enjoy doing the Math, they will own their learning and master all the Math concepts. You have the power to scaffold the learning process for students with the Interactive Math Notebook. Make every concept accessible and help keep the students organized this school year!

What are other teachers saying? 

Zoey said, "Love this product. So thorough and easy to use." "Love this. This helps the students visualize what the standards are trying to teach. I could use this with any curriculum," said Mary. 

Elizabeth said, "Works well for help with note taking and practicing the skills." "Love this for remediation group!" said Lynda.

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Elementary Math Interactive Notebook Notes are a great way for students to learn to take and copy notes for themselves. Students can scaffold information and review what they have learned. Try the notes with your students today! 

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