Math Menus: Fractions {Pin to Win}

Happy Extra Saturday, friends.  Don't you just love having a Monday off?  (I have read in several places that some of you don't have tomorrow off.  I'm so sorry.  Hopefully you will have a break in the near future!)

I finished and posted the Math Menus: Fractions file that I have been working on for the last few weeks.

My students have been completing their math menus during their "Math Facts" rotation during Math Workshop.  They also work on these activities when they are finished with tests and need something to do while others are still working.

Check out some of the work I've seen so far:

Why use Math Menus?

Math menus (or choice boards) offer teachers the opportunity to create a student-centered learning environment based on choice.  Menus are a differentiated technique that allow students to show what they learned in a creative format. I created this menu to provide an opportunity for my students to creatively show what they had learned about fractions. The level of complexity varies by the “value” of the activity. 

When can I fit it in?

My students work on their menu during our Math Workshop during one of their four rotations.  However, you could use this as a stand alone activity one day a week, as a bell ringer activity, or as an activity to complete when students say, “I’m through, what can I do?”. 

I gave my students two weeks to complete their menu, but you could provide more or less time depending on the needs in your classroom.

Editable Format:

I know that not everyone has the book from the appetizer menu: The Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Fraction Book by Jerry Pallotta.  I am lucky enough to have a signed copy!  He came to our school last year. Check out that post {here}. You might also not own my iPoke activity (although you can get it in my store if you’d like :) I know that those options might not work for everyone.  Also, maybe you don’t want to have students creating posters, writing raps, etc.  To make this product more teacher friendly, I've created it in an editable PowerPoint.  

Grading:

I've provided a rubric that you can use for grading purposes.  I've also included a blank rubric for you to fill out to fit your needs.

I printed my menu two to a page to create a menu that was ½ a sheet.  My students then glued this into their math notebook and they are completing most of the work within their notebook.  This will provide the documentation I need for grading purposes.   

And, just as I have done in the past, I'm giving you a chance to Pin It to Win It :)
Just leave me a comment with the URL link to your pin below. You may pin to this blog post or directly to Teachers Pay Teachers at the link {here}.  I'll pick 5 winners on Wednesday night!

Good luck!

***Winners Announced!  Thanks to everyone who pinned!***