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3rd Grade Math Mats with Notes for Math Intervention & Small Group Toolkit
Support student understanding of key 3rd grade math skills with this growing bundle of printable Math Support Mats with Notes. These reusable math mats combine visual math notes, worked examples, strategy reminders, and open workspace to help students model strategies, organize their thinking, and solve problems independently.Think of them as graphic organizers for math.Perfect for small group instruction, math intervention, guided math, RTI, math centers, and independent practice. Simply print
3rd
Basic Operations
Divergent Critical Thinking: Powerpoint and 30 Daily Practices
Critical Thinking Skills Development: DivergentStudents need help developing critical thinking skills - not just academic skills. This resource combines an instructional powerpoint (1 lesson) and one month of practice activities (30 days) to help you develop students that use deep thinking. Suggested Uses: - Morning Work or Morning Meeting - Math/Reading warm up - Math/Reading critical thinking center - Daily class challenge problem - Homework challenge question - and many more!!! Note: Answer
2nd - 5th
Math
Also included in: Critical Thinking Skills Bundle: Powerpoints and 30 Daily Practices
Distance on the Coordinate Plane Between Two Points Notes & Practice Worksheets
In these activities, students practice using the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between 2 points. The first example has students find the distance between vertical and horizontal points so they can begin to count units and consider basic distance. The second example focuses on non-vertical, non-horizontal lines and requires forming a right triangle and using Pythagoras. Practice does involve higher order thinking and a word problem. The challenge version introduces the distance for
7th - 10th
Math
CCSS
8.G.B.8
Volume and Surface Area Notes and Practice
In these activities, students practice calculating volume and surface area of three-dimensional figures. Shapes include prisms, pyramids, cones, cylinders, and spheres. Students should be familiar with the Pythagorean Theorem in order to solve for missing side lengths. Higher order thinking questions involve finding volume of a composite three-dimensional figure, determining the height of a triangular pyramid given the volume and area of the base, selecting side lengths for a triangular prism
7th - 10th
Math
CCSS
7.G.B.6
, 8.G.B.7
, 8.G.C.9
Venn Diagrams Full No-Prep Mini Unit | Intro Activity, Guided Notes & Assignment
Make teaching Venn diagrams and probability stress-free and engaging with this all-in-one no-prep mini unit! Perfectly designed for IB Math (AI & AA) or any high school statistics and probability course, this bundle walks students from introduction to mastery through interactive activities, structured notes, and scaffolded practice. What’s Included: ✅ 1. “Roll & Sort Venn” Discovery ActivityGet students engaged as they roll dice, sort outcomes, and create real Venn diagrams with a partner! A
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, Statistics
CCSS
HSS-CP.A.1
, HSS-CP.A.2
, HSS-CP.A.3
+4
Chain Rule Activity Bundle | Guided Notes, Practice, Exit Tickets & Games
Help your calculus students understand the Chain Rule by thinking in layers! This resource uses a memorable inside-out “pretzel” approach to help students identify the inside function, track each layer of a composite function, and build the derivative one piece at a time. This is especially helpful for students who struggle with composition of functions, forget the inside derivative, or need a stronger foundation before future topics like u-substitution. What’s Included Guided notes Scaffol
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Calculus
Gifted Thinking Choice Boards | Critical & Creative Thinking for Learners
Looking for ready-to-use enrichment activities that keep your gifted and advanced learners challenged? This resource includes 8 differentiated choice boards designed to spark curiosity, promote higher-order thinking, and encourage creativity across subjects. Perfect for literacy circles, centers, fast finishers, enrichment groups, and independent projects! ✨ What’s Included: 8 Ready-to-Use Choice Boards: • Critical & Creative Thinking (any subject) • ELA – Novel/Story Extensions • Math Enrichm
K - 4th
Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Critical Thinking: Advanced Logic & Patterns | Scaffolded Sequences (K-G2)
Critical Thinking: Advanced Logic & Patterns | Scaffolded Sequences (K-Grade 2)Challenge young minds with logic puzzles inspired by world-class math competitions!Are you looking for high-quality resources that go beyond simple repetition? This Advanced Logic Sequences pack is designed to bridge the gap between basic patterns and complex cognitive reasoning. Inspired by the rigorous standards of SASMO and Math Kangaroo, these worksheets push students to observe, analyze, and deduce—not just gue
K - 3rd
Geometry, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
K.G.B.4
, 1.G.A.1
, 2.G.A.1
+2
Area and Perimeter Notes and Practice
In these activities, students practice calculating area and perimeter of composite two-dimensional figures. Figures involve circles, quadrilaterals, and right triangles. Students should be familiar with the Pythagorean Theorem in order to solve for missing side lengths. Higher order thinking questions involve finding circumference given the area, calculating area of an isosceles right triangle with missing side lengths, and constructing a composite two-dimensional figure given specific parame
7th - 10th
Math
CCSS
7.G.B.4
, 7.G.B.6
, 8.G.B.7
Solving Two-Step Equations WORKSHEET • Guided Notes • Anchor Chart •Lesson Plan
Clear, scaffolded practice for solving two-step equations: poster, anchor chart, guided notes with word bank, and teacher's lesson plan—perfect for Grade 7 and Algebra readiness. Teach, practice, and check two-step equations in one download. This resource includes a classroom poster and anchor chart to cement the routine (undo +/−, then ×/÷, do it to both sides, then check), guided notes with a one-use word bank to lock vocabulary and steps, and 24 scaffolded problems arranged in clean 3×3 grids
7th - 8th
Algebra, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.EE.B.7
, 7.EE.B.3
, 7.EE.B.4a
+3
Linear vs Nonlinear Equations–Desmos Building Thinking Classrooms Activity
Linear vs Nonlinear Equations– Desmos Building Thinking Classrooms Activity (Algebra 1)Help your Algebra 1 students discover what makes an equation linear or nonlinear using Desmos instead of memorizing a rule they’ll forget. This Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) activity is a student-centered, discovery-based lesson where students test, graph, simplify, and justify equations to uncover the structure of linear vs nonlinear relationships on their own. No front-loaded notes.No formula dumping
8th - 10th
Algebra
CCSS
8.F.A.1
, 8.F.B.4
, HSA-SSE.A.1
+8
T-Test & Hypothesis Testing | No-Prep Mini Unit Bundle (Notes, Activity & HW)
Make teaching t-tests effortless with this no-prep statistics mini unit designed for IB Math, AP Statistics, or any high school/college-level stats class. This bundle includes everything you need to introduce, practice, and assess two-sample t-tests, p-values, and hypothesis testing—no extra planning required! What’s Inside: Guided Notes: Clear instruction on null/alternative hypotheses, interpreting p-values, and calculating two-sample t-tests Interactive Activity: Engaging practice
10th - 12th
Other (Math), Statistics
CCSS
HSS-IC.B.4
Australian Money - COINS, NOTES, ADDITION, SUBTRACTION. Fish Market Workbook
Fish Market: Australian Money Workbook brings beauty and wonder into the maths classroom through hand-drawn artwork that inspires connection to the natural world. Designed for Year 2–3 students, this workbook helps learners use Australian coins and notes in real-life contexts while exploring fascinating fish facts that spark curiosity and c ross-curricular thinking. Activities include things such as building their own fish tank, which promotes autonomy and creativity as they practise money ski
1st - 4th
Financial Literacy, Money Math, Place Value
Math 8: Fractions to Decimals, Is It Rational? Building Thinking Classrooms Task
This math lesson was designed with the Building Thinking Classroom model in mind. This lesson is perfect for teaching the fundamentals of the Rational Number System by studying patterns in converting fractions to decimals. This is part of a larger 8th grade unit on Rational Numbers. This Resource Includes: Teacher Tips for BTCLesson Script for Launching an Thinking TaskLeveled Practice ProblemsConsolidation Script with suggested questionsTemplates for Notes to Your Future Forgetful SelfCheck You
7th - 9th
Algebra, Numbers
CCSS
8.NS.A.1
Also included in: Math 8: Real Number System - A Building Thinking Classrooms Unit
Percent Equations Notes & Practice | Scaffolded Strategy Code for Solving Percen
Crack the Percent Code — Visual Strategy for Mastering Percent Equations This scaffolded notes and practice resource introduces students to a strategy code system designed to help break down and solve percent equations. Perfect for conceptualizing percent-part-whole relationships and building procedural fluency with support. What Students Learn: - How to identify part, whole, and percent in a word problem - How to translate relationships into solvable equations - A custom color-coded system (co
5th - 7th
Arithmetic, Numbers
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
Math 8: Classifying Real Numbers, A Building Thinking Classrooms Task
Whether you are new to Building a Thinking Classroom or a veteran, this Thin-Sliced Lesson will help you teach math students how to classify Real Numbers. It includes everything you need to run a smooth, curricular, math BTC lesson. What's Included: Lesson ScriptLeveled PracticeConsolidation Script2 Templates for Notes to Your Future Forgetful Self (Filled in and Blank)Check Your Understanding WorksheetCollaboration RubricAnswer KeysPrintable Task CardsDesigned for Middle School Math Teachers, t
7th - 8th
Algebra
CCSS
8.NS.A.1
Also included in: Math 8: Real Number System - A Building Thinking Classrooms Unit
Math 8: Comparing Real Numbers - A Building Thinking Classroom Task
Whether you are new to Building a Thinking Classroom or a veteran, this Thin-Sliced Lesson will help you teach math students how to compare and order Real Numbers while exploring what it means to be irrational. It includes everything you need to run a smooth, curricular, math BTC lesson. What's Included: Lesson ScriptLeveled PracticeConsolidation Script2 Templates for Notes to Your Future Forgetful Self (Filled in and Blank)Check Your Understanding WorksheetCollaboration RubricAnswer KeysPrintab
7th - 8th
Algebra, Numbers
CCSS
8.NS.A.2
Also included in: Math 8: Real Number System - A Building Thinking Classrooms Unit
Math 8: Multiplying Powers with the Same Base A Thinking Classrooms Lesson
Help students discover the rule for multiplying powers with the same base through a hands-on, pattern-based approach. This thin-slicing BTC lesson is designed for group collaboration, deep reasoning, and student-led generalization. Perfect for your middle school math classroom, this ready-to-use lesson includes a launch script, leveled task cards, consolidation prompts, and built-in notes and checks for understanding. ✅ What’s Included: Teacher Launch Script – Introduce powers of 10 with gui
7th - 8th
Algebra
What is an Angle Measure? What is a Radian? Notes, Assignment, and KEYS
Guided Notes, Assignment, and KEYS!Are you still saying an angle measure measures the space between two rays? The "openness" between two segments? Or even worse, a "rotation"?? If this is you, the misconceptions must stop! Relearn what you are measuring when measuring an angle. After this lesson, your kids will see radians as the superior angle measuring unit!
6th - 9th
Geometry, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSF-TF.A.1
What is Sine? rSine? What is the Difference? Notes, Assignments, and KEYS
Guided Notes, Assignments, and KEYS!Covers What is the sine function?What is the rsine function?Differences and similarities between sine and rsine.Graphing and interpreting the graph of sine and rsine. Real life contexts.
9th - 12th
Geometry, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSF-TF.A.1
, HSF-TF.A.2
, HSF-TF.A.3
+1
Slope Intercept Form Guided Notes and Practice
This Slope Intercept Form resource includes guided notes and practice problems that can be completed together during whole group or small group instruction. You Try! problems and challenge problems are provided on the second page and can be completed as independent practice. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns about this resource! Thanks! AG Fonts were used in the creation of this product: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Groesbeck
8th - 9th
Algebra
CCSS
8.F.B.4
, HSA-REI.D.10
Arc Length Notes Assignment and KEY
Guided Notes, Assignment, and KEY!There's no need for formulas when the reasoning is simple! As long as your students understand that a radian is a unit of length, the math is elementary and intuitive! Take a look for yourself!
9th - 12th
Geometry, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSF-TF.A.1
Popsicle Stick Activity Cards – Fun & Engaging Building Challenges!
Note: For the first 24 hours, all new products are FREE! Be sure to follow MY SHOP to get the latest updates and more free resources. Encourage creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills with these Popsicle Stick Activity Cards! These colorful and engaging STEM activity task cards are designed to inspire kids to build different structures using popsicle sticks, craft sticks, or wooden sticks, making learning both fun and interactive. What’s Included?✔ Stickman Activity Cards – Buil
PreK - 2nd
Math, Social Emotional Learning
Visual Science - Brain Games Packet – 200+ Logic & Reasoning Puzzles
Challenge your students’ thinking with this Brain Games Packet featuring over 200 puzzles designed to test logic, reasoning, and problem-solving—independent of reading comprehension. Perfect for engaging early finishers, building critical thinking, or adding fun brain teasers to your classroom routine. This packet includes a wide variety of puzzles such as: Visual Logic teasers Visual IQ test–style questions Visual Problem-solving challenges Why you’ll love it: ✔️ 200+ puzzles in one resour
Not Specific
Math, Psychology, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.4
, MS-ETS1-2
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