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LESSON - This presentation will help students see the balanced scale as a model for solving algebraic equations. Can be used as an interactive lesson with whiteboards or math journals as you ask students to demonstrate how they kept the scale balanced as they found their answer. Built-in animations reveal answers for each example as you go. Record the lesson for asynchronous learning and purchase the coordinating handout for independent practice problems. File format & use suggestions: PowerPo

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

LESSON - This presentation will help students identify like terms and combine them to simplify expressions. Lesson materials can be interactive by using whiteboards or available digital tools or may be recorded for asynchronous learning. Student handout provided to record independent practice through a multiple-choice story generator. Then check answers and correct any mistakes using the answer key slide. File format & use suggestions: PowerPoint presentation file provided (standard 4:3 slide

Economical mindset bundle including 3 reflective handouts and 3 poster sets to promote and practice growth mindset in your math classroom: Best year in math advice letter (printable handout)End of Year Mindset Reflection (printable handout)Perseverance Checklists and Poster Set (printer friendly)Mindset Check-in Prompts (printable handout)Your Mistakes Poster Set (printer friendly)Growth Mindset Statement Poster Set (printer friendly)Handouts include digital activities or may be printed on 8.5x1

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.

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