Going Crazy in Eighth

Students get practice with plotting, comparing and ordering integers with a winter and winter sports theme. Aligned to grade 6 CCSS. Post around the classroom for some movement opportunities, use as centers, task cards, or at vertical spaces for BTC style classrooms.

Looking for task cards to supplement or provide practice with one and two step equations? These cards can be used as centers, in small groups, in a SCOOT style, or at vertical work spaces in the BTC style. Cards start with one step equations and range up through multi-step with Distributive Property. Fun social media theme makes this task relatable for middle school students.

Mini poster prompts meant to be used in a math classroom, but would be appropriate in other content areas. Includes 5 alternatives to the ever-present "I don't get it" and 5 practices for accessing tricky problems. Can be posted near vertical work spaces or scaled to fit into student journals, folders, etc.

Review integer operations and real-life applications using the Amazing Race style! Break students into groups, hand out the boarding pass facedown, then yell "go!" and the race to review is on. All students must show their work and have it checked at each "island" before moving on to the next with their teammates. As a teacher, you will get to see all of your students as they get their work checked and see what the class is knocking out of the park OR what they need help with. Have students keep