🧩 Before Solving Equations: Master the Foundations with Combining Like Terms & the Distributive PropertyBefore students dive into solving equations, help them build (or rebuild!) a strong foundation with this differentiated review of Combining Like Terms and The Distributive Property — designed through the lens of BTC (Building Thinking Classrooms) and thin-slicing. This resource gives students a clear, scaffolded path to success while offering teachers structure, flexibility, and support.