Math Cut Ups are manipulative activities designed to help teach math concepts and/or process skills. Find Math Cut Ups that meet your curriculum needs by using the descriptions below each item in the catalog. Teachers incorporate these manipulative activities as part of a lesson or use them to review information already presented. They are also used as assessments, individually or in small groups
, and many teachers use them in tutoring or making "centers." Students can use their textbooks and other reference sources to find information to complete Math Cut Ups tasks successfully. Are Math Cut Ups already cut up? Math Cut Ups come printed in color on 8.5 X 11" cardstock, but they are not cut up. Teachers should laminate materials before cutting for longer durability. How do Math Cut Ups come packaged? Most Math Cut Ups titles come in sets of 10 so that pairs or small groups of students can be working on the same task at the same time. Games are packaged individually. Do Math Cut Ups come with a KEY for the teacher? Each set comes with suggested uses. Some sets also include helpful background information and/or a KEY for the teacher, or self-checking clues for the students. Some sets do not have KEYS because the variations in answers are too diverse. Can Math Cut Ups be copied? Math Cut Ups are copyrighted materials. It is illegal to copy them. How should I store Math Cut Ups? Teachers usually store manipulative pieces in small plastic bags or envelopes. A complete set for a class can be stored in a larger bag or file folder. If several groups within my class are using sets of Math Cut Ups, how do I keep pieces from getting mixed up? Teachers find it helpful to keep sets separated by writing the same number, letter, or symbol on the back sides of all pieces in the same set. Will any additional titles be added to the catalog? New Math Cut Ups are always in development. Please email your suggestions for new topics and check the catalog often for new items! Are Math Cut Ups correlated to the TEKS or other standards? Math Cut Ups are being correlated to recently revised Mathematics TEKS for grades K-12. Please watch for our upcoming Correlations page. Do you take school purchase orders? Math Cut Ups can be purchased by check, credit card. Integragral Mathematics is ready to become an approved vendor in your school district and can furnish a notarized sole source document, W-9, CIQ or any other paperwork your purchasing department requires. Just email us at [email protected] .
