iPads and Mathematics...Task Cards

Hi Everyone,
Over the past year I have had several teachers ask me, "How can I use one iPad effectively in the classroom?" and "How can I use the iPads for more than just games?"

Since those questions seem to come up quite frequently, I have begun searching ways to use the iPads for more than just a glorified math practice sheet. How can the students use reference apps to apply mathematical knowledge to real world situations?

In my search for better app usage, I have come across four that are ideal for teaching and practicing place value concepts. This document includes 9 different tasks that students can explore in order to see how numbers exist the world around us. They will look at a population counter, baseball statistics, measurements on a map, and statistics from National Parks in the US.

The task cards in this packet focus on the following Common Core Standards:
4th Grade: 

• [4-NBT2] Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Compare two multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons. 
• [4-NBT3] Use place value understanding to round multi-digit whole numbers to any place. 
• [4-NBT4] Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm. 

5th Grade: 

• [5-NBT3 a & b] Read, write, and compare decimals to thousandths. a.)  Read and write decimals to thousandths using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form, e.g., 347.392 = 3 x 100 + 4 x 10 + 7 x 1 + 3 x (1/10) + 9 x (1/100) + 2 x (1/1000).  b.)  Compare two decimals to thousandths based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons. 
• [5-NBT4] Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place. 
• [5-NBT7] Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method, and explain the reasoning used. 

Here is the link to the document ($3.00) and to the free preview. The free preview gives you access to one task card, the app list, and the general instructions. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/iPads-and-Math 

Blessings! Mrs. J

Intervention Strategies for Teaching Addition

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This is a 36 page packet that includes a teaching guide and comprehensive students materials to address the following issues students have with addition: 
“My students are still using their fingers to add simple numbers with sums of 10 or less. Some even count from 1 when adding.” 
“My students use their fingers to add onto multiples of 10. They don’t understand problems like 10 + 5 = 15 or 30 + 8 = 38.”

These are activities that can be used one-on-one, with a small group, or with an entire class.

Blessings, 
Mrs. J