mindsetMATH

Give students practice solving one-step equations using a balanced scale in-class, as homework, or as an exit ticket after the lesson presentation. Students write an equation for a balanced scale with coins and bags (with coins we can't see inside) then solve the equation by keeping the scale balanced using inverse operations. 4 practice problems provided. File format & print suggestions: PDF file providedFormatted for 8.5x11 paper, portraitPrint grayscale or colorAnswer key provided

Help your students get unstuck! Use two separate checklists to encourage student perseverance, discourse and problem-solving when working independently or in groups. Five strategies shown on posters are simple visual representations of problem solving strategies listed in the checklists. File format & print suggestions: PDF and JPG files provided in a .zip folderFormatted for 8.5x11 paper, landscapePrint grayscaleSuggest printing on colorful paperSuggest mounting on colorful poster or bulleti

Give students practice solving two-step equations using a balanced scale in-class, as homework, or as an exit ticket after the lesson presentation. Students write an equation for a balanced scale with coins and bags (with coins we can't see inside) then solve the equation by keeping the scale balanced using inverse operations. 4 practice problems provided and 4 blank scales for creating custom equations to solve. File format & print suggestions: PDF file providedFormatted for 8.5x11 paper, p

Ask your students to reflect on their learning experiences across a unit of study and gather useful feedback to inform your future lesson plans. Teachers can create a culture of reflection and growth mindset through a routine of collecting student feedback. Customize the fully editable text boxes in PowerPoint to use familiar vocabulary or create copies translated to multiple languages. This flexible feedback tool can be used with ANY math standards you cover during the year in your classroom.

Encourage your students to see mistakes as valuable learning opportunities! Six statements detail how and why mistakes are valued in your classroom. Print format and suggestions: PDF and JPG files provided in a .zip folderFormatted for 8.5x11 paper, landscapePrint grayscaleSuggest printing on colorful paperSuggest mounting on colorful poster or bulletin board

Compare fixed and growth mindset statements to build class culture that values everyone's growth! (Color preview provided, files are grayscale only.) Print format and suggestions: PDF and JPG files provided in a .zip folderPrint 8.5x11 paperPrint grayscaleSuggest printing on colorful paperSuggest mounting on colorful poster or bulletin boardSuggest overlap mounting, fixed mindset posters nest below growth mindset posters (see color preview provided)

Ask your students to indicate their level of understanding after each lesson. Create a culture of reflection and growth mindset through a routine of self-assessment. This purchase includes one dozen premade self-assessment graphics that can be used with ANY math standards you cover during the year in your classroom. Customize the fully editable graphics in PowerPoint to match student interests and provide relatable visual cues. Format and suggestions: PowerPoint presentation file provided (stand

Ask your students to reflect on their mindset by thinking about how they handled different math learning situations from the recent week. Four different reflective questions align to our "Key Beliefs" about mindset. They are flexible reflections that can be used with ANY math standards you are currently covering in your classroom. Print format and suggestions: PDF file format providedFormatted for 8.5x11, portrait with two check-ins per pageAlternative 8.5x11 full-page version with space for pr

Ask your students to reflect on how their year in math class went by writing responses to questions that reveal math mindsets, memorable moments, mistakes made, and examples of what skills they learned this year and ones they already knew. This flexible reflection handout can be used with ANY math standards you covered during the year in your classroom. Print format and suggestions: PDF file format providedFormatted for 8.5x11, portraitPrint grayscale

Ask your students to give advice to themselves (goal setting) or to future students (self-reflection) in your class as they reflect on math mindset, memorable moments, resources and tips for a successful year in math. Three differentiated formats provided including sentence stems, free form, and graphic novel format. This flexible handout can be used with ANY math standards you cover during the year in your classroom. Print format and suggestions: PDF file format providedFormatted for 8.5x11, p