Mobile Math Task Cards for the Busy Teacher

Every minute of the instructional day is precious.  There is never enough time to do it all! 

How can I help kids review math skills in a fun way, but still make sure they are learning? It has to be easy to implement and meaningful.  These were some of the thoughts that ran through my mind and where the idea for Flip and Go Math Cards began. 

What are They?

Flip and Go Math Cards are mobile task cards that were created to help teachers in grades K through 5 maximize instructional time and reinforce math skills throughout the school day. They are easy to assemble, and pick up anytime for teaching.

So, Why Should I Use Them?

These math task cards:

-  offer an alternative and engaging way for students to practice math skills      and concepts

-  can be easily integrated into your daily routine

-  are aligned to grade specific Common Core Math Standards

- expose students to a variety of question types 

  (ex. multiple choice, true or false, multiple response, fill in the blank, etc.)

- require student to think critically

- can serve as a formative assessment to see where your kids are

When Can I Use Them?

There is a lot flexibility with these math task cards. They can be used to reinforce math skills:

-  during small group time or math centers to differentiate instruction

-  during whole group lessons as a warm up to “hook” kids in

-  during whole group lessons as a closure to do a quick assessment 

-  as morning work for students that need practice with specific math skills

- for early finishers that need extra practice with a specific math skill

- when playing math games like SCOOT to make math FUN

- when reviewing for state testing to reinforce skills and concept

If you want to learn more about how to play SCOOT, watch my 3 Math Routines that Build Number Sense Facebook Live sessions.

How Much Time Will It Take?

That is the great thing about Flip and Go Math Cards, it all depends on the purpose.  The activities can be as short as 5 minutes (ex. hallway review) or last as long as 20 minutes (ex. math centers, playing SCOOT). They are intended to be flexible so that you can maximize your instructional time.  Use them how you see fit in the amount of time that you have available. 

OK, Is It Easy to Make?

These are very easy to assemble. Simply print, cut and go! And if you want to keep them all together, don’t forget to put a ring on it.

THAT SOUNDS GREAT! WHERE CAN I FIND THEM?

Click on your grade level below to learn more. Each bundle includes 10 different sets of grade specific math task cards.

         

                               

If you are already using them in your classroom, I would love to hear from you in the comments below.