1st and 2nd Grade Math Centers

Students will apply their understanding of Number Sense as they build equations and Money with constructed response task cards, with this two-activity differentiated bundle!

⭐ This 1st & 2nd GRADE BUNDLE is priced 15% less than if resources were purchased separately. ⭐

These Activities Can Be Purchased Separately:

Addition & Subtraction Balanced Equations (PRINT Version)

Addition & Subtraction Balanced Equations (BOOM Learning Version)

Money Constructed Response Task Cards {Differentiated}

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This set aligns with 1st and 2nd Grade Common Core Standards!

Balancing Equations: Your 1st and 2nd grade gifted and on/below-grade level learners will enjoy the challenge of solving balanced equations. Many problem solving skills can be taught using these challenging math puzzles featuring shape characters!

The 4 Levels of difficulty have been designed to meet the needs of all learners in your classroom.

This pack Includes:

• Teacher Directions

• Game Boards (2 options- color & b/w)

• Leveled Task Cards (4 levels- 18 cards per level) ANSWER SHEET INCLUDED

• Building Balanced Equations Mat

• Shape Weight Cards (4 of each number 1-12, multiples of 5-55)

• Level 1: Solve for the variable in equations with of a sum made of two single-digit addends.

• Level 2: Solve for the variable in equations with two-digit and one-digit addends and differences that are multiples of 10.

• Level 3: Solve for the variable in two equations with sums and differences made of two-digit and single-digit numbers.

• Level 4: Solve for the variable in three equations with sums, products, and differences made of two-digit and single-digit numbers.

Task Cards:

Students will find the value of each shape on the task cards by solving 1-3 math equations, depending on the level of difficulty. Suggestions for use include:

• Individually

• Partner Math Board Game

• Partner Math Collaboration

• Calendar Math Component

• Guided Math Instruction

Building Balanced Equations Mat:

• Students will place different valued shape weights on either side of the scale in order to ensure it remains balanced. This game can be played:

• 1 Player

• 2 Player

• Calendar Math Component

• Guided Math Instruction

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Differentiated, Constructed Response Money Word Problems: Includes pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollars!

All students will engage in ability based activities, while working on the same money standards. There are a total of 36 task cards, with a set of 12 on each ability level. An answer sheet for each set is provided.

The 3 Levels of difficulty have been designed to meet the needs of all learners in your classroom.

This pack Includes:

• Level 1 Task Cards with response & answer sheet (12 cards)

• Level 2 Task Cards with response & answer sheet (12 cards)

• Level 3 Task Cards with response & answer sheet (12 cards)

• Game Board for Cooperative Play

Red Level 1:

Solve money word problems involving dimes, nickels, and pennies using ¢ symbol correctly with sums and differences no greater than 20¢.

Yellow Level 2:

Solve money word problems involving 1 dollar bills, quarters,dimes, nickels, and pennies, using $ and ¢ symbols appropriately with sums and differences no greater than $1.00.

Green Level 3:

Solve money word problems involving 5 and 1 dollar bills, dollar coins, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using $ and ¢ symbols appropriately. (Coins are rotated in different directions.)

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