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This is a great review after learning Rotational, Reflectional, and Translational symmetry. It can also be used for a performance assessment! Students complete one task for each row (one of each type of symmetry) to maybe form a tic tac toe!

In a Pickle! #Grocery Store Problems is a cognitively challenging question, sparking discussion surrounding different approaches to the same problem. Sharpen the skills addressed by the 8 mathematical practices but using critical thinking skills to solve through a real world connection. This question has give a real life connection to unit rates and problem solving. There are numerous ways which this problem can correctly be solved. This situation gives students the freedom to go about i

This game is made for the whole class to play together! Divide the class into small groups and you have a wonderful team building activity! This game tests your knowledge of random topics and creating an exhausted list of items which fall in that category! Although, you're only a winner if you match the teacher's list! Use for team building, ice breaker, emergency sub plans, or a few minutes of filler time! Topics include: Cereal brands Disney Princesses Methods of Transportation Holidays ..

This newsletter is intented to inform parents of information they need to know when entering into a middle school math classroom. This includes general information to send home to parents, including supplies list, classroom needs, & math articles.

Get to know your students through the important numbers in their lives! Numbers about Me provides an opportunity to get to know each other in a way that connects the numbers all around us! This activity is great for the beginning of the school year and makes for a great cover page for your Math Interactive Notebook! *color and black and white handout included*

Checking in daily math homework can be a daunting job! This self checking system for students, allows the time for them to review homework, check for accuracy, and ask clarifying questions. Weekly, students begin a new sheet. Each homework assignment is checked and corrections that need to made are recorded. Other additions to this weekly check in: Have students make weekly goals Get to know your students by including “Did you know…” giving them the opportunity to tell you something about

Use Google Sheets to easy use an online format of a teacher planner. This is one that you can easily collaborate with your fellow teachers and create plans together!

The Hot Dog Dilemma is a cognitively challenging question, sparking discussion surrounding different approaches to the same problem. This question has give a real life connection to unit rates and problem solving. There are numerous ways which this problem can correctly be solved. This situation gives students the freedom to go about it their own way (even if it does take them a longer route than you would take!)

What a great way to encourage students to read a new book! This power point is a book trailer created about Smile by Raina Telegemeier. It can be used as an introduction to graphic novels, example of a book review, or a starting point for book trailers. This could also be an example for a great ELA connection created in a Computer Science Class! Slides Include: Title Slide Connection with Book to Real Life Synopsis of Book Link to video Book Trailer Reasons for recommendation Illustratio

Ever wonder what your students did to prepare for the test???? This reflection puts the ownership back on the learner. With these few questions, students can reflect on the importance of preparing prior to a test or quiz.