MeaningfulMiddleSchoolMath

In this mini-project students will practice identifying undefined, zero, positive and negative slopes on a graph! This project is engaging and ready to go! Plus, finished products make great classroom decorations! Includes: Student direction sheetStudent checklist Rubric Completed student work model

This activity is designed to be used to get students to see for themselves how to represent horizontal and vertical lines as equations and other representations. It is designed so that kids will use the cards alongside the handout that will guide them to this underdstnding. You won’t have to say a word! Includes: Card Sort with tables, graphs, equations and descriptions of horizontal (zero slope) and vertical (undefined slope) linesGuided handout that questions students and allows them to figu

This graphic organizer helps students solve for the x and y intercepts algebraically. It could be used as a graphic organizer or cut out and put in an interactive notebook. It is cross shaped which is a good visual for students (x and y axis). I have included an example of how to use the organizer as well. Enjoy :)

Students can use this handout to record their work during 3 act math tasks.

This 2 column graphic organizer helps students write linear equations in slope-intercept form given a situation. It is especially helpful for students that struggle with math and breaking down problems on their own.

I use this activity to have students practice converting equations to slope intercept form. Kids are able to self-check with a partner. Encourages great discussions about problems. Kids LOVE row games. I have included an optional recording sheet for kids to show their work if you choose and an answer key.

Allow students to make meaning of linear systems with infinite solutions right away by connecting it to an easy to see, real context. Goals of the Activity: To give students a real life context and visual for linear systems with infinite solutions and model it multiple ways Students will apply all 8 Common Core Standards of Mathematical Practice in this activity as well as content standards related to linear systems of equationsProduct Info: This document includes: Directions for classroom use I

I use this activity to have students practice finding slope from 2 points and writing y=mx +b equations from 2 points. Both versions are included. Kids are able to self-check with a partner. Encourages great discussions about problems. Kids LOVE row games. I have included an optional recording sheet for kids to show their work if you choose and answer keys for both sheets.

I believe that students need the opportunity to interact with math in a variety of different ways. Computation is important, but writing and analyzing the “why” behind the process really makes things stick. I use this after students have had some time to work through a number of problems converting to y=mx +b. It can be used as classwork, homework and/or a mini assessment. Page 5-6 includes a possible response your however individual students may respond differently.

I use this handout in my classroom as students present their strategies for problem solving to the class. I use it every time we have presentations to encourage students to reflect and process their classmate’s thinking. It also holds them accountable during this time in class.

This product clearly outlines what is expected for students when they turn in written math work.