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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 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

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!)