Math Foldables and Ideas for Journaling

    Here I am!!!!  Wow, the last few days have been crazzzzzzy around here.  As I mentioned in my last post, I was asked to change from 5th grade Science to 5th grade Math and I have since been scurrying around trying to get my "stuff" together. 
    First of all, I want to begin by saying I am LOVING teaching Math.  It is like being reunited with an old friend......teacher friends that have walked into my class even notice the difference in my attitude and enthusiasm.  Mental note, if you are feeling tired and weary.............change subjects or grades........mix it up a little, it will make a difference.
    I have accumulated (on Pinterest) a few Math foldables and ideas that I want to incorporate into my Math journals.  I linked every pin to the original author or blog.  So without further adieu:

 

This is a great idea that allows the student to create a spinner in their journal.  They can use this spinner for probability, fractions and possibly games. 

 

 

 

Time

 

 

 

 

I love this method of teaching elapsed time. 

We were working on this today.

 

 

 

 

 

Measurement

Jenn at Beyond the Grades

 

 

This is a simplified version of gallon man.  We cover these types of skills questions all year through the daily use of  Simple Solutions Math, if you have never heard of it you might want to  check it out here.  It is a  wonderful workbook that reviews various skills that they have learned up to ( in our case) the 5th grade.  They also have a version for Science and  English.  Love, love, love this resource.   

 

 

 

 

 

Mean, Median Mode and Range

 

 

Sherrie at Middle School Math Rules

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angle Measurement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order of Operations

 

 

   Please, Excuse, My Dear, Aunt Sally

I love how this shows multiplication and division on the same step as well as addition and subtraction.  These steps are often taught incorrectly.  :-(

 

Be sure to follow these links to the original blog.  There are many, many more journaling ideas. 

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Last Minute Subject Change......aaahhhhh!!!!

    As I was leaving pre-planning, on Friday, I was called aside by my administrator and told that I will be changing subject areas (to Math)  for the upcoming school year.  Don't get me wrong I majored in Mathematics Education and I have taught Math for a number of years.....love, love, love Math.  But I am the kind of teacher that starts annoying the principal 2 weeks before the end of the school year about the next year.  Have you ever worked with someone like that?  Gotta have my ducks in a row BEFORE I leave so that I can prepare, shop, pinterest, blog  in order to be well prepared for the upcoming year.    When I was first told I think my face must have looked something like this: <cue music>

.....mainly because I have always loved teaching Math and I did not want to give the appearance of being concerned......in fact I will be doing this for a dear friend who is ill and I am more than happy to do it, especially for her..... so I smiled and tried to be encouraging.

    Shortly after I got home my mind started racing in all directions thinking about all of the things that I want and need to do in order to be effective.   (Standards, Common Core, State Test on the Computer for the first time this year)  It wasn't long before I am SURE that those around me viewed me like this:

   Have you ever felt this way?  Have you ever run out of your meds?  I'm joking, kinda.  Anyhow, after a few conversations with family members and a number of conversations with myself, I am feeling more confident that I will be able to pull it together by the end of next week......Meet the Teacher is Thursday.

   I am positive that by Wednesday afternoon I will be looking for the following:

Have a great week everybody!  I will keep you posted!

August Currently - Better late than never...

This week I am going to participate in the Currently Linky

hosted by Farley over at Oh' Boy Fourth Grade,



    This one is "special" because it has Farley's all coveted mustache theme on it......go Farley!!!    

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