Mathematics

This CenterSOLUTIONS® Task Cards: Word Problems kit includes 100 individual math problems for second-grade students. The math problems encourage success in grade-appropriate math basics such as adding and subtracting within 20, place value, skip counting, counting within 1,000, measurement, time, money, and geometry. Students will enjoy learning with the colorful CenterSOLUTIONS® Task Cards: Word Problems. Each write-on/wipe-away card contains an engaging math problem that promotes practice and success in math! The set includes 100 4" x 6" task cards, each printed with a Common Core standard on one side for easy planning and progress tracking. The cards are perfect for centers and learning stations, individualized instruction or skill differentiation, math journals, and much more. A free online resource guide provides a standards matrix, recording sheets, and an answer key.

Features:

• Answer Key
• Resource Guide

Help middle-grade students master essential math skills with the motivating, classroom-tested Math Minutes format featured in this new book. It provides 100 “Minutes” of 10 problems each for students to complete within a one- to two-minute period. Providing daily practice in every key area of math instruction, Math Minutes is a fun way to improve students' problem-solving speed (crucial for testing situations) and an instant assessment tool.

Now there's a way for students to practice their math skills in a timed situation, enhance overall math fluency, and have fun at the same time! Seventh-Grade Math Minutes provides students with practice in every key area of seventh-grade math instruction, including:

• multiplication
• division
• problem solving
• probability
• graphing
• place value
• algebra and functions
• geometry
• square roots
• percents, decimals, and fractions
• number sense
• measurement
• spatial connections
• math vocabulary
• and more!

Seventh-Grade Math Minutes features 100 "Minutes." Each Minute consists of 10 classroom-tested problems of varying degrees of difficulty for students to complete within a one-to two-minute period. This unique format offers students an ongoing opportunity to improve their own math fluency in a manageable, nonthreatening manner. The quick, timed drills, combined with instant feedback, make this a challenging and motivational assignment students will look forward to using each day. Students become active learners as they discover mathematical relationships, apply acquired understanding to complex situations, and find solutions to the realistic problems in each Minute.

• Students will use visual representations, and analyze various approaches to solving routine and non-routine problems
• Weekly lesson plan equips teachers with a thematic unit that focuses on a standards-aligned skill
• Throughout the unit week, easy-to-use lessons outline activities to boost critical thinking skills with multi-step, higher-level problems

Geometry

Designed with busy teachers in mind, these art integration kits include pre-prepped materials and detailed instructions to deliver 3 lessons to 30 students. The hands-on activities help improve tested math skills by using art to teach difficult concepts. These kits were developed in partnership with STEAM experts at Education Closet to provide comprehensive lesson plans, even for teachers without an art background. The teacher's guide is complete with lesson plans, pre- and post-assessments, differentiation tips, a curriculum map with arts integration ideas for future lessons, and a link to an online community to access videos and additional resources.

Kits include detailed lesson plans and enough materials to deliver 3 lessons to 30 students. Unique pre-prepped materials allow teachers to spend more time engaging with their students and teaching the lessons, and less time prepping. Provides access to online videos and additional resources. Hands-on activities help improve tested math skills for students. Integrates 21st century skills and supports students in critical connections for success.

Materials include: gridded watercolor paper, tempera cakes, stubby brushes, and clear plastic art sheets.

• Friendly robot introduces kids to analog and digital clock skills
• Two learning modes: Musical Fun Mode rewards right answers with a dance, while Question Mode challenges kids to match the hands to the digital display
• Analog hands encourage hands-on learning, while digital time display functions as a working clock
• "OK to Wake" light lets kids know when it's ok to get out of bed and boogie