Engage your students in meaningful math discussions with this FREE sample of Error Analysis math prompts for grades 3-6.
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Flexible Formats for Any Classroom
Our error analysis prompts come in three formats to fit your needs: no-prep printables, easy fold booklets, and editable Google Slides. Choose the option that best suits your teaching style and classroom setup.
1. No-Prep Worksheets
3. Quick Fold Books
3. Google Slides
What is Error Analysis?
Error analysis involves examining math mistakes to understand and correct them. By pinpointing where students went wrong, they can learn from their errors and improve their problem-solving skills. For 3rd-6th graders, this method deepens their math understanding and boosts their confidence.
How Math Journal Prompts Help
Math journal prompts are a great tool for practicing error analysis. They guide students in reflecting on and correcting their mistakes, reinforcing their learning. With options like no-prep printables, foldable booklets, and editable Google Slides, these prompts are flexible and easy to use in any classroom.
What Teachers are Saying
This is a great resource to use for review. I use it as a warm up, where students talk and discuss amongst their table to validate their thoughts and answers.
Michelle I.
These booklets provide wonderful error analysis practice. I like that it is one page with multiple practice options and it is presented in a different way which makes it more exciting for students.
Jessica S.
Wonderful resource that allows for students to write and discuss their thinking. I learned a lot from my small groups using this resource.
Elizabeth G.
This was the perfect addition to my 5th grade math standards. I used both the digital format as well as the printed. This was easy to tie into whatever standard I was working on.
Carla S.
FAQs
The text in the Google Slides is editable. We also include an editable full-page PPT template for personal use only.
Each bundle covers grade level standards. We include a topic list and standards list for Common Core, TEKS, and Florida BEST. Please refer to the math skills listed in each preview.
Yes. We include an example answers pdf.
No, but you can open up the Google Slides and select DOWNLOAD as a PowerPoint. All slides are in file, so this will be a quick task!
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A Closer Look
List of Math Skills
Click on your grade level to view the list of skills covered in each bundle.
The 3rd Grade bundle includes 24 topics:
Each topic includes 4 prompts – 96 prompts total!
- Place Value
- Rounding Numbers
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Multiples of Ten
- Division
- Unknown Numbers in Equations
- Properties of Operations
- Multi-Step Word Problems
- Money Review
- Telling Time
- Elapsed Time
- Mass
- Volume
- Measurement
- Area
- Perimeter
- Understanding Unit Fractions
- Fractions on a Number Line
- Equivalent Fractions
- Comparing Fractions
- Classifying Shapes
- Partitioning Shapes
The 4th Grade bundle includes 30 topics:
Each topic includes 4 prompts – 120 prompts total!
- Multiplication as comparison
- Division as comparison
- Multi-step word problems
- Factors
- Multiples
- Prime & composite numbers
- Place value
- Number forms
- Rounding
- 10. Addition
- 11. Subtraction
- 12. Multiplication
- 13. Division
- 14.Equivalent Fractions
- Comparing Fractions
- Adding Fractions
- Subtracting Fractions
- Decompose Fractions
- Add/Subtract Fractions
- Multiply Fractions
- Decimals
- Measurement
- Measurement Word Problems
- Area
- Perimeter
- Angle Measures
- Angle Types
- Parallel & Perpendicular Lines
- Shapes
- Symmetry
The 5th Grade bundle includes 24 topics:
Each topic includes 4 prompts – 96 prompts total!
- Numerical expressions with parentheses
- Order of operations
- Write & evaluate expressions
- Place value
- Multiplying by powers of 10
- Dividing by powers of 10
- Decimals
- Rounding Decimals
- Multiplying Whole Numbers
- 10.Dividing Whole Numbers
- 11.Multiply & Divide Whole Numbers
- 12.Add & Subtract Decimals
- Multiply Decimals
- Divide Decimals
- Add & Subtract Fractions
- Add & Subtract Mixed Numbers
- Interpret Fractions as Division
- Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers
- Multiplication as Scaling
- Multiply Fractions & Mixed Numbers
- Divide Unit Fractions
- Measurement
- Volume
- Two-Dimensional Figures
The 6th Grade bundle includes 35 topics:
Each topic includes 4 prompts – 140 prompts total!
- Ratios & Unit Rate
- Ratio Tables
- Unit Rate
- Percentages
- Measurement Conversions
- Dividing with Unit Fractions (review)
- Dividing Fractions
- Division (review)
- Multiply & Divide Multi-Digit Numbers
- Decimals (review)
- Operations with Fractions & Decimals
- Add & Subtract Integers
- Multiply & Divide Integers
- GCF & LCM
- Factoring Expression
- Evaluate Positive Integers with Exponents
- Evaluate Rational Numbers with Exponents
- Evaluate Expressions with Exponents
- Evaluate Integer Expressions with Exponents
- Prime Factors
- Numbers in Different Forms
- Algebraic Expressions
- Algebraic Expressions with Integers
- Equivalent Algebraic Expressions
- Equivalent Algebraic Expressions with Integers
- Algebraic Equations
- Algebraic Equations & Integers
- Unknown Fractions & Decimals
- Inequalities
- Inequalities w/Integers
- Finding Area (review)
- Area of Polygons
- Finding Volume (review)
- Volume with Fractions & Decimals
- Surface Area
Download 16 FREE Math Prompts!
Engage your students in meaningful math discussions with this FREE sample of Error Analysis math prompts for grades 3-6.
Fill out the form below, and you’ll receive an email with 16 FREE math prompts!