3 Ways to Practice Math in May

Ready to practice middle school math skills this month? Which ones should you review for more learning gains? Let’s look at 3 ways you to practice math skills in May.

The following May Math activities will help your students review grade level math skills and master vocabulary this month.

1. May Math Worksheets

A great way to engage all learners in key skills review. Grade level appropriate puzzles and worksheets that students love.

“So many awesome activities…great way to end the year.” -Michelle M.

These May Math activities will keep your fifth graders engaged! This packet is just plain fun. Not only is it PACKED with fifth-grade common core math problems, it also gives students fun coloring, puzzles, and problem solving. Use this packet for bellwork, classwork, extra credit, fast finishers, or homework!

THIS MAY NO PREP MATH PACKET FEATURES:

• 20 different math puzzle worksheets
• FUN activities and puzzles centered on reviewing math curriculum.
• Packed with 5th grade common core math problems for review and practice.
• An ANSWER KEY for each worksheet.
• Lots of coloring fun. I’ve intentionally designed this packet with lots of pictures and borders to color. A MUST: Using a set of crayons or markers.

Topics Covered:

1. Adding Decimals
2. Subtracting Decimals
3. Multiplying Decimals (by 10 & 100)
4. Dividing Decimals (by 10 & 100)
5. Comparing Fractions
6. Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
7. Line Plots and Measurement
8. Graphing on a Coordinate Plane
9. Volume

Grab the May Math Worksheets here for grades 3-8.

2. May Math Vocabulary

Students can get into the New Year with learning new vocabulary. These activities are perfect for math centers, class work, or just a fun review! Increasing your students’ vocabulary should be the priority in math class. In turn it will increase their math knowledge of concepts, how to write math, and articulate their explanations using the correct terms.

“What a neat way to get students up and moving! They were so into the activity! Thank you” -Sonya B.

Get students moving, talking, and writing Math Vocabulary in your classroom with this set of Math Vocabulary Sentences. The purpose of this resource is to help students with increasing their mathematics vocabulary. Students write the Math sentences on their paper with scaffolded practice. Students are provided a list of vocabulary words to use to complete the sentences. Students will be engaged and more confident practicing using math vocabulary. This NO PREP Write the Room vocabulary activity can be a success in your classroom too!

Math Projects

End of Year can be a struggle for both students and teachers. Kids are tired from testing and teachers are ready to be done teaching. So what’s the best way to end the school year? With a Math Project that reviews key grade level skills. Let’s avoid the May-hem and plan for a highly engaged end of the year. 

“My students enjoyed this resource! I found it was easy to use and requires no planning! Great resource for math end of year project.” -Alyssa T.

Click here to see all the math projects for May!

May Math Activities

Try one of these math activities this month to increase your students’ knowledge of applications, concepts, or vocabulary. Engage your students in trying something new to enhance their math experience. Creating new opportunities for learning is where the growth occurs.