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Volume of Rectangular Prisms Math Task Cards | Paper and Digital | Grade 5 Grade 6

Volume of Rectangular Prisms Math Task Cards | Paper and Digital | Grade 5 Grade 6

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Simplify your lesson planning with this set of 72 math task cards, perfect for Canadian teachers! Designed to cover the volume of rectangular prisms with cubes or metric measurements, these task cards are organized into three differentiated decks, with each deck increasing in difficulty. Whether you’re introducing volume, guiding students through practice, or assessing their understanding, this resource is a must-have for your classroom.

This volume activity includes:

  • task cards about finding the volume. Some ask students to find the volume using cubes while others ask students to calculate the volume using a formula (or any strategy that works).
  • whole numbers and metric measurements (mm, cm, km, mm³, cm³ and km³).
  • 72 task cards in 3 levels: Gradually scaffolded for differentiated learning.
  • Deck 1: 24 cards calculating the volume using cubes.
  • Deck 2: 24 cards calculating the volume of rectangular prisms.
  • Deck 3: 24 cards calculating the missing edge: volume of rectangular prisms.
  • paper versions: in full-colour option for engaging visuals or ink-saving black-and-white version for economical printing.
  • digital formats: Google Slides™ are interactive for online or blended classrooms or Google Forms™ in a quiz format for instant feedback and effortless marking.
  • answer keys for every question.
  • student answer recording pages designed for students to use any strategy.
  • comprehensive instructions: Includes creative tips for paper and digital use, from group activities to independent practice. We’ve included tips to make it as easy as possible.

Why You Will Love These Task Cards:

  • Aligned with Canadian classrooms: our task cards use SI notation and metric measurements. They meet Canadian expectations. See below for specific outcomes.
  • Low-prep: ready-to-use formats make lesson prep quick and stress-free.
  • Flexibility:
    • Introduce volume: build foundational understanding with scaffolded decks.
    • Practice and Review: reinforce learning in engaging ways. They make differentiated math practice easy. These make great exit slips.
    • Assess Learning: use for formative or summative assessments.
    • Model Problem Solving: demonstrate effective strategies in whole-group instruction.
  • Engaging: Perfect for centres, rotations, independent practice, or group challenges.

Additional Resources to Support You:

  • technology troubleshooting: Step-by-step solutions for technical issues with digital formats.
  • creative ideas: Suggestions for turning task cards into fun games and collaborative activities.

Perfect for Your Classroom:

These task cards are designed to be adaptable and effective for students across various learning levels, while also saving you valuable time. The mix of printable and digital options ensures that this resource works seamlessly in traditional, online, or hybrid learning environments.

This resource aligns with:

  • Alberta Mathematics Curriculum Grade 5 ©2022
  • British Columbia Mathematics Curricular Competencies Grade 6
  • Saskatchewan Mathematics Curriculum Grade 5 SS5.3

This resource supports:

  • any lesson about the volume of rectangular prisms.
  • lessons to learn to find the volume of 3D objects with cubes.

Ninja Note: To access the digital version, download the PDF and click on the link in the file. It can also be used by printing the paper version.

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