The Math Teacher's Problem-a-Day, Grades 4-8 Over 180 Reproducible Pages of Quick Skill Builders

by Muschla, Judith A.; Muschla, Gary R.

• ISBN13: 9780787997649
• ISBN10: 0787997641
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-11
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

The Math Teacher'sProblem-a-Day, Grades 4-8 Over 180 Reproducible Pagesof Quick Skill Builders From bestselling authors Judith and Gary Muschla, The Math Teacher's Problem-a-Day is a hands-on resource containing 180 handy worksheets, one for each day of the school year, to help students in grades 4-8 acquire the skills needed to master mathematics. These reproducible worksheets are perfect for "sponge activities"-five-minute challenges to start or end a class period-that can also be used as supplemental lessons, homework, or extra credit. With problems based on the Standards and Focal Points of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the book is designed to give students valuable practice in math skills, using specific activities to enhance critical thinking?and boost test scores. The topics covered focus on the core math concepts and skills required for middle school students, including: Numbers and Operations Algebra Geometry Measurement Data Analysis Part of the 5-Minute Fundamentals series, The Math Teacher's Problem-a-Day is an important resource that will help today's students understand more concepts, make connections between branches of mathematics, and apply math skills to a variety of real-life problems. Praise for The Math Teacher's Problem-a-Day "Mathematics teachers everywhere in grades 4 through 8 will find these worksheets not only uniquely beneficial but perfectly aligned with NCTM standards. In an age where No Child Left Behind holds teachers accountable for instruction, it is refreshing to have a resource that ensures successful student practice of key mathematical focal points." -Elizabeth Lell, department chairperson of curriculum and instruction, Hammarskjold Middle School, East Brunswick Public Schools, New Jersey

Author Biography

Judith A. Muschla has taught mathematics in South River, New Jersey, for over twenty-five years. She was a recipient of the 1990–1991 Governor's Teacher Recognition Program award in New Jersey and was named 2002 South River Public School Teacher of the Year.

Gary Robert Muschla, a prolific author and classroom teacher, taught math, reading, and writing for more than twenty-five years in Spotswood, New Jersey.
Judith and Gary Muschla have coauthored a number of books including Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Second Edition; The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Second Edition; Math Starters!; Geometry Teacher's Activities Kit; Math Smart!; Algebra Teacher's Activities Kit; and Math Games, all published by Jossey-Bass.

Table of Contents

About This Book

Acknowledgments

The Authors

How to Use This Resource

Alignment with the Focal Points and Standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Numbers and Operations

Whole Number Place Value Through 100,000

Whole Number Place Value Through 100 Millions

Multiplication Facts

Multiplication by One-Digit Numbers

Multiplication by Two-Digit Numbers

Multiplication of Multidigit Numbers, I

Multiplication of Multidigit Numbers, II

Estimation of Products

Division Facts

Divisibility Rules for 2, 5, and 10

Divisibility Rules for 4 and 8

Divisibility Rules for 3, 6, and 9

Multiples and Least Common Multiples

Factors and Greatest Common Factors

Prime and Composite Numbers

Prime Factorization

Division by One-Digit Divisors

Division by Two-Digit Divisors, I

Division by Two-Digit Divisors, II

Division by Two-Digit Divisors, III

Estimation of Quotients

Interpretation of Remainders

The Mean

Multiplication and Division with Money

Reading and Writing Decimals

Decimal Place Value Through Hundred-Thousandths

Decimal Place Value Through Millionths

Equivalent Decimals

Comparing and Ordering Decimals

Addition of Decimals

Subtraction of Decimals

Addition and Subtraction of Decimals

Estimation of Decimal Sums and Differences

Multiplication of Decimals by Powers of Ten

Multiplication of Decimals, I

Multiplication of Decimals, II

Division of Decimals by Whole Numbers

Division of Decimals by Decimals

Division of Decimals by Decimals (with Zeroes as Placeholders)

Repeating Decimals

Estimation of Decimal Products and Quotients

Models of Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent Fractions

Simplifying Fractions

Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Decimals on a Number Line

Comparing and Ordering Fractions

Addition and Subtraction of Fractions with Like Denominators

Addition and Subtraction of Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Addition and Subtraction of Fractions and Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators

Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators (with Regrouping), I

Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators (with Regrouping), II

Estimation of Fraction Sums and Differences

Multiplication of Simple Fractions

Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Multiplication of Mixed Numbers

Division of Simple Fractions

Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Division of Mixed Numbers

Estimation of Fraction Products and Quotients

Expressing Fractions as Decimals

Ratios

Ratios and Proportions

Percents

Equivalent Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

Percents of Numbers, I

Percents of Numbers, II

Finding Numbers When the Percent Is Known and Finding the Percent

Discounts and Sale Prices

Tips and Total Bills

Sales Tax

Simple and Compound Interest

Percent of Increase and Decrease

Exponents

Scientifi c Notation

Square Roots

Positive and Negative Numbers

Addition and Subtraction of Integers

Multiplication and Division of Integers

Algebra

Numeric Patterns

Non-Numeric and Growing

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