Math Matters in the Middle

This is a great worksheet to use as a review for middle school students. It is a word document that contains ten problems written vertically. I prefer to teach fractions this way. Answer key is included. The problems require finding common denominators and simplifying.

In this activity, students will work with a partner to complete 15 practice problems involving combining like terms. This is similar to a think, pair, share activity. Students should have knowledge of variables and integers before completing this activity. Each student solves his or her own problem. Both problems are different, but the answers are the same. This is a great way to practice combining like terms! The answer key is included along with a student handout. You can also edit as n

This is a fun way to get students simplifying variable expressions or combining like terms. It includes variables, integers, and the distributive property. Directions: Print out the presentation and post slides around the room. Have students keep track of the order on a piece of paper. The slides are arranged in the correct order so be sure to post them out of order. They will love it! I also play a fun song while they work. Such as the "Rocky" theme.

Summary of Activity: Students work in partners or small groups to solve a puzzle with one-step equations. This is a fun, hands-on way to review or practice solving one-step equations. There are four types of equations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The activity is designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students that know integer operations.

This is a fun way for kids to practice solving two step equations! • Arrange students into teams (rows work best) of four students. • The first student gets a copy of the round 1 paper. He or she solves problem one and passes it onto the 2nd person in a row. This continues until the last person receives the final answer. • The last person DASHES to the teacher. If the answers are correct, the team is given the round 2 paper. If not right, the team must correct the answers and try again.

This is a fun way for students to practice applying the distance formula. Here is one way to organize the activity: Print out the station posters and hang up around the room. Provide each student an answer sheet and go to a station. At the station, the student completes the problem in the appropriate box. Give the students about 2 to 3 minutes per station and have them rotate. I usually play carousel music or something fun when it is time to rotate. At the end of the activity, we go over t

I use this daily in my math classroom to jump start learning. Each day, students use this template to copy and complete a math problem. This template has enough room for two weeks of work. Also, there is a place at the top for students to set a weekly goal for themselves. This can be used for almost any grade level.

Easy to print and cut labels for organization math related supplies. This is a word document. You can also create your own labels with this template. Great for any organized math teacher!

This is a great lesson planning tool that may be edited. It is a Microsoft Word file. Save a copy and changed as needed. It is a weekly lesson planning tool for any subject or class with a place for an "I can" statement for each day.

This is great activity to practice solving multi-step equations. The equations do have like terms and parentheses in them. Directions: • Arrange students into teams (rows work best) of four students. • The first student gets a copy of the round 1 paper. He or she solves problem one and passes it onto the 2nd person in a row. This continues until the last person receives the final answer. • The last person DASHES to the teacher. If the answers are correct, the team is given the round 2

This is a template that helps you organization calculator assignments. Take a sharpie and write numbers on your calculators, 1-35. Then, type in student names to the template and print out. Display it near the calculators in your room. Another method for this is to print and laminate. Then, write on the laminated sheet with an expo marker or sharpie. Essential for anyone that uses calculators in the classroom!

Hello! If you love to give a simple formative assessment when introducing integer addition this product is for you. Here are a few highlights about the product: Appropriate for grades 5 and up.Could be used for math centers, stations, or individual work.The assessment includes 15 questions (all subtraction with positive and negative integers).Self-checking!Can easily be utilized in your digital classroom. No paper copies are needed!Includes an answer key.

Hello! If you love to give a simple formative assessment when introducing integer subtraction, this product is for you. Here are a few highlights about the product: Appropriate for grades 5 and up.Could be used for math centers, stations, or individual work.The assessment includes 15 questions (all subtraction with positive and negative integers).Self-checking!Can easily be utilized in your digital classroom. No paper copies are needed!Includes an answer key.

This is a fun way for students to practice solving and graphing one step inequalities on a number line. Here is one way to organize the activity: Print out the station posters and hang up around the room. Provide each student an answer sheet and go to a station. At the station, the student completes the problem in the appropriate box. Give the students about 2 to 3 minutes per station and have them rotate. I usually play carousel music or something fun when it is time to rotate. At the end of th

Directions: This game allows students to practice simplifying expressions using the distributive property. Students take turns rolling two dice to find a location on the game board. The first die tells you the row number, the second the column number. For example, if you roll a 5 and a 2, you would find the problem located 5 across and 2 down. Find your expression and simplify. Complete the problems on a separate sheet of paper. The first person to get 5 in a row wins the game!

This is a digital INB that could be used in Schoology, Google Classroom, or any LMS that uses Google Slides. You will be directed to a link to make a forced copy. The activity includes embedded videos, games, and an exit ticket. Concepts covered are absolute value and comparing and ordering integers. Enjoy!

This is a great end-of-the-year reflection activity for all math students of all levels. Direct students to write themselves a letter. What advice would you give to yourself in the future?

Use flashcards to help students remember key vocabulary terms related to mathematics expressions (combining like terms). I use this with 6th, 7th and 8th grade math students. Students can quiz themselves or with a partner. The teacher’s key is supplied at the end of the document.