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

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

Students will learn math concepts and enjoy catchy (or cringey) music videos that make learning more memorable. This collection of over 25 videos is curated in a Microsoft Sway format ( sway.office.com) that can be viewed through any web browser. NOTE: Devices that are subject to strict internet filters may not be able to play certain videos in this product. In this case the video card will display “content not available”. Occasionally online videos may become unavailable due to changes by th

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