Higher Order Thinking Questions

Here are the Higher Order Thinking Questions for the concepts we have covered so far this year.  The STAAR test is coming up in a few short weeks, and these are great problems to help your child prepare for the test. 

Comparing Numbers
Arrays
Addition
Subtraction
Choose Addition or Subtraction
Place Value
Division
Multiplication
Rounding with Problem Solving
Graphs
Patterns and Tables
Rounding
Perimeter
Temperature

Subtraction

Division

2D and 3D Figures

Compatible Numbers and Estimation

Number Lines

Place Value
Fractions
Probability 

Probability

We are working on probability in math this week.  Students need to be familiar with and able to describe situations using the following terms:

more likely
less likely
equally likely
certain
impossible

Here are some games to help students learn these concepts:

Certain or Impossible?
More, Less, or Equally Likely?
What's the Probability?
Probability Gumballs
Probability Spinner
Spinner Game
Probability Quiz
Rags to Riches Probability

Fractions on a Number Line

Students often have difficulty identifying fractions on a number line.  Here are a few activities to help your child practice this.

Identifying Fractions on a Number Line
Pacman - Fractions on a Number Line
Number Line - IXL
Quiz - Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz 2