Middle Math Joy

This solving two-step and multi-step equations coloring activity allows students to practice solving equations in a way they'll really love! This engaging activity brings art into the math classroom! Great as a classwork or homework assignment or even something for the kids to do after a quiz or test. Contents:· Two Step Equations Worksheet & Fox Coloring Page (12 total problems) · Multi-Step Equations Worksheet & Owl Coloring Page (10 total problems) · Problem Keys & Coloring Page Keys Instru

5 great math-focused back to school activities for getting to know your students, and for them to get to know each other! 1) Math Scavenger Hunt- hunt for students who know the answers to middle school math questions (answer key is included so that you can go over the math facts when the time runs out). 2) Partner Interviews- a great way for students to get to know each other. I have students choose 2 or 3 interesting things they learned about their partners and introduce the other person to the

A fun, kinesthetic way to practice or review integer operations for middle school students!Includes: 20 cards to hang around the room, starting number cards, student recording sheet and answer key How to:1) Cut out and hang cards around the room. The top numbers on each card are the ANSWERS to the previous problems. 2) Assign small groups a starting answer to find first (you can do this verbally or you can cut out and hand each group a "Starting Number" from the sheet at the end of this packet).

Contents:1) Pre-Algebra Pre-Assessment 2) Two Follow-up Quizzes 3) Answer Keys Instructions for Use:Designed for students entering 7th grade math or Pre-Algebra. Get to know your students’ general math skills at the beginning of the year with a pre-assessment and use the follow-up quizzes to monitor growth! I have given this pre-assessment in a variety of ways, from a partner or group quiz to an individual effort. I generally learn a lot about my students from either method– by circulating the

Small group fun with Ratio and Proportions Board Game based on the popular board game SORRY! A fun and engaging way to review or practice ratio and proportions for middle school students! Game intended for 2-4 players plus one student answer checker. Great for stations and small group activities. Whiteboards or scratch paper recommended. Clock or minute time needed. How to Play:1) Students cut out cards and player pieces. Since part of the game play is based on color, if you print out in black a

Get to know your math students with this fun, colorful calculator graphic organizer! Students answer "about me" questions, color and decorate their personal calculator. Makes a great bulletin board to introduce your new students! Includes:About Me Calculator page with instructionsColor and BW example calculatorsColor and BW “Math Machines” bulletin board sign (2 letters per printed page)**All files are in PDF form for easy printing. Check out my related materials:Back to School Math ActivitiesM

Middle school math bundle that contains key elements for BACK TO SCHOOL:5 Icebreaker Activities for getting to know your students, and for helping them get to know each other 3 Pre-Assessment options to help you become familiar with your students' fundamental math skills (computations, number sense, equations, fractions, graphing and word problems) 3 Interactive Math Notebook pages (front cover with CC Math Standards, "About the Mathematican" page and "Numbers About Me" page) BONUS File: Common

Practice or review graphing slope intercept equations with a fun scavenger hunt! CONTENTS:2 Warm Up Problems plus key16 Cards to put up around the room Student worksheetTeacher KeyStarting Answer sheetOPTIONAL VERSION: 16 cards with points on lines for scaffolded practice INSTRUCTIONS:1) Cut problem sheets in half so that there is one problem and one solution on each card. Post cards around the room. Hand out scavenger hunt worksheets to students. 2) Assign starting answers to small groups of

Product Description:A fun, engaging way to practice or review integer operations for middle school students! Includes: 20 cards to hang around the room, starting number cards, student recording sheet and answer key How to:1) Cut out and hang cards around the room. The top numbers on each card are the ANSWERS to the previous problems. 2) Assign small groups a starting answer to find first (you can do this verbally or you can cut out and hand each group a "Starting Number" from the sheet at the en

Math interactive notebook cover that includes the 8 Common Core Standards of Mathematical Practices:1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. Includes two about me pages: "About t

Great for taking notes or a review on properties of exponents. Includes multiplication, power to a power, division, zero and negative exponent properties. Has examples with numbers, variables, and variables with coefficients for each of the properties. Key included. Check out my related materials:Simplify Exponents Valentine's Day Coloring ActivityExponents Scavenger Hunt

Easy to use combine like terms graphic organizer for notes on vocabulary and guided practice. Teaches students how to identify and color code terms. Great to use with colored pencils, markers or highlighters! **Includes combine like terms with distributive property option.This product can also be found in my Combine Like Terms Bundle. Check out my related products:Combine Like Terms Warm Up PuzzlesCombine Like Terms Scavenger Hunt★ FOLLOW ME for more great products to get kids having FUN with

Fun coloring pages to practice integer operations before the winter holiday break!Contents:Add & Subtract Integers Coloring PageInteger Operations Coloring Page (add, subtract, multiply, divide)Keys to puzzles Instructions for Use:Solve each problem. Use the color key at the bottom to color each space on the page so that matches the solution. Note: If a space does not have a problem in it, students should leave it white. Happy coloring and happy holidays!Check out my other integer activiti

Set up HIGH expectations for your math classroom! Nine individual posters with 8 classroom rules/expectations, in color and BW! (Pages must be printed separately and can be arranged however you like. :) Two single pages, in color and BW, with all expectations like the thumbnails above are also included.) Treat the teacher & peers with RESPECT.Come to class prepared with materials & HW everyday.Participate in meaningful MATH discussions.It is YOUR responsibility to make up missed notes & work.Mis

This bundle focuses on solving two-step and multi-step equations and contains 3 great activities: Two-Step Equations Scavenger HuntMulti-Step Equations Scavenger HuntSolve Two-Step & Multi-Step Equations Coloring ActivityAlso includes a BONUS Activity! Write Slope Intercept Equations Mystery PictureScavenger hunts are a fun way to practice skills and to quickly transform the classroom into an active, collaborative environment. I also love using coloring activities because they allow me to check

Use area models to write & simplify expressions with the distributive property! Area models are a great way to develop conceptual understanding of the distributive property, helping students grasp WHY the outer term is distributed to the terms inside of the parenthesis. Great for practice after an introductory lesson or as a review. Includes several ideas for activities using task cards. Contents: 2 Example Problems with key16 DP task cardsStudent recording sheetAnswer keyThis product can a

Great for introducing systems of equations! Step-by-step activity that guides students through the process of solving a word problem using systems. Meant to show students that the solution to the problem can be found on both graphs and tables. Contents:**NEW! A total of 4 word problem activities (updated from the original two) Color-coded answer keysStudents will:1) Define variables 2) Write equations 3) Make a table and graph 4) Explain their solution in a sentence NOTE: This material INCLUDES

A fun, kinesthetic way to practice or review multiplying and dividing integers for middle school students!Includes: 20 cards to hang around the room, starting number cards, student recording sheet and answer key How to:1) Cut out and hang cards around the room. The top numbers on each card are the ANSWERS to the previous problems. 2) Assign small groups a starting answer to find first (you can do this verbally or you can cut out and hand each group a "Starting Number" from the sheet at the end o

Get your students out of their seats with this Halloween themed scavenger hunt!! Includes 16 order of operations problems WITH negative integers, student recording sheet, answer key and starting number sheet. How to play: 1) Cut out and hang cards around the room. The top terms on each card are the ANSWERS to the previous problems. 2) Optional: Assign small groups a starting answer to find first (you can do this verbally or you can cut out and hand each group a "Starting Number" from the

Application problem showing real world situation modeled by a system of inequalities. Topics: A) Step-by-step break down for defining variables B) Writing inequalities in standard form and rewriting in intercept form C) Graphing and shading D) Identifying the meaning of the solution region Great for introducing inequalities, review or homework. Key included. Related Products: Systems of Equations Word ProblemsSystems of Equations w/ Word Problems Task CardsSolve Systems with a Graphing Calcula