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Get every guided note packet you need to teach Algebra 1 in one complete, ready-to-use bundle! These notes help students organize their thinking, connect concepts, and build deep understanding — moving beyond rote memorization to real algebraic reasoning. Perfect for in-class instruction, guided practice, review, or differentiation. What’s Included Expressions Unit – Writing, evaluating, and simplifying expressions Equations Unit – One-step, two-step, and multi-step equations Absolute Valu

Everything you need to teach an engaging, thinking-focused geometry unit — all in one bundle! This resource includes Google Slides lessons, hands-on activities, checks for understanding, and notes, designed to help students reason, collaborate, and make meaningful connections in geometry. Perfect for grades 6–8 and aligned with Building Thinking Classrooms practices, this bundle moves beyond formulas to focus on conceptual understanding and student thinking. What’s Included Google Slides U

Struggling to get students to truly understand equations—not just memorize steps? This bundle combines notes, vocabulary, and a game to build both conceptual understanding and engagement in your Algebra 1 classroom. What’s Included Scaffolded Solving Equations Notes (Algebra 1) Equations Vocabulary Card Sort (terms, definitions, examples) One Step Equations Go Fish Game Why It Works Reinforces learning through multiple approaches Builds vocabulary + problem-solving skills together Keeps st

Help students master writing, evaluating, and simplifying algebraic expressions with this engaging bundle of notes and activities. Perfect for Algebra 1 or middle school math, this resource combines scaffolded support with hands-on practice. What’s Included Scaffolded notes for writing, evaluating, and simplifying expressions Writing Expressions Matching Activity (translate verbal phrases) Clothesline Math Activity (BTC: mild, medium, spicy) Evaluating Expressions Practice Like Terms UNO G

Help students build a strong foundation in solving equations with this guided notes packet! Designed to support understanding through structure and examples, these notes walk students through one-step, two-step, and multi-step equations while emphasizing reasoning over rote procedures. Perfect for introducing new content, guided practice, or review — keeping learning clear and consistent across your classroom. Step-by-step guided notes for each type of equationAligned to high school algebra st

Help students understand two essential algebra concepts with this guided notes packet on absolute value and inequalities! These notes break down challenging ideas into clear, structured steps that support conceptual understanding and classroom discussion. Students will explore what absolute value means, how to represent and solve inequalities, and how both connect to number lines and real-world situations. Covers absolute value, graphing inequalities, and solving one-step & two-step inequaliti

Support your students as they build confidence with algebraic expressions using this guided notes packet! Designed for clarity and engagement, these notes help students connect key ideas while practicing writing, evaluating, and simplifying expressions. Perfect for introducing new concepts, reinforcing understanding, or supporting absent students, this packet keeps learning organized and accessible. Step-by-step guided notes for each conceptAligned to high school math standardsEditable Google

Bring geometry to life with this complete, ready-to-teach Google Slides unit designed for middle school students! From discovering area and surface area to exploring 3D figures, this resource helps students build conceptual understanding through visual models, problem-solving, and reflection. Each lesson encourages student thinking and collaboration — perfectly aligned with Building Thinking Classrooms. What’s Included Complete Google Slides lessons for each topic Interactive tasks, visual

Make reviewing equations and expressions engaging, active, and meaningful with this no-prep scavenger hunt! Students start with a quick vocabulary warm-up ( solve, evaluate, simplify, distributive property) and then move around the room applying those skills to real problems. Perfect for keeping students focused while reviewing key Algebra 1 concepts! What’s Included: 12 Scavenger Hunt Problems Student Recording Sheet Vocabulary Warm-Up (with word bank + distractor) Answer Key Skills

Create a consistent, student-centered math environment with this BTC Classroom Bundle! This set includes four essential tools to support collaboration, productive struggle, and meaningful math talk: Included in the Bundle BTC Rubric – Shows levels of student understanding Whiteboard Norms Poster – Visual reminders for effective VNPS use Discussion Starters Poster – Sentence stems to support high-quality student talk Math Talk Wall Decor – Eye-catching prompts that build discourse and reasoni

Support your students in mastering polynomials with this structured and engaging guided notes packet! Each section helps students recognize patterns, apply operations, and understand how polynomial structure connects to algebraic reasoning. Perfect for introducing new concepts, reinforcing learning, or providing guided practice. Students will learn how to simplify, apply operations, and factor polynomials. Topics Included: Adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials Simplify polynomial

Transform your geometry classroom into a space where students truly think with this thin-sliced BTC Geometry Unit! Designed around Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms framework, this resource breaks key geometry concepts into small, meaningful “thin slices” that promote reasoning, collaboration, and perseverance. This product includes:Area of Irregular ShapesArea of ParallelogramsArea of TrianglesReasoning with Squares & Cubes

Help students make meaningful connections between equations, graphs, and transformations with this guided notes packet! These notes break down each concept into clear, structured sections that build understanding step-by-step — perfect for introducing, reinforcing, or reviewing key graphing skills. Students will explore how slope affects a line, how to write equations in different forms, and how transformations change graphs visually and algebraically. Topics Included: Understanding and finding

Help students build a strong foundation in algebra vocabulary with this engaging card sort activity! Students match key terms to their definitions and examples, reinforcing understanding of essential concepts in expressions and equations. Includes both English-only and Spanish + English versions, making it perfect for diverse classrooms and language support. What’s Included Vocabulary cards with terms, definitions, and examples Key terms: equation, expression, term, variable, constant, coeff

Assess student thinking with these three quick checks for understanding focused on area of triangles, parallelograms, and irregular shapes. Each task encourages reasoning, visual understanding, and application of area. Includes answer keyIncludes partial Spanish translations for accessibilityIdeal for grades 6–8 and aligned to common geometry standardsA simple, flexible way to see what students really understand about area!

Encourage meaningful math talk and help students communicate their thinking with this printable wall decor set! This resource includes 14 hexagons, each featuring a different sentence starter to support productive math discussions, explanations, and reasoning. Perfect for Building Thinking Classrooms, math workshop, or any setting where student voice and reasoning matter! What’s Included 14 hexagon posters — each on its own page for easy printing and countless color options Sentence sta

Set your students up for success with this Whiteboard Norms & Expectations poster designed for use in a Building Thinking Classroom! This visual reminder helps students understand how to collaborate effectively, share ideas, and stay engaged while working at vertical whiteboards. Perfect for introducing BTC routines, reinforcing expectations, or displaying as an anchor chart all year long! What’s Included Printable Whiteboard Norms & Expectations poster Focuses on collaboration, communicati

Make practicing combining like terms fun and interactive with this UNO-inspired math game! Students will review algebraic expressions as they play, matching like terms while using classic UNO actions like Draw Four, Skip, and Reverse. Perfect for math centers, small groups, or early finishers! How It WorksPlayers take turns matching cards by color or expression. To play a card, students must correctly identify matching like terms — reinforcing key algebra skills through play! What’s Include

Bring geometry to life with this fun, hands-on project! Students become mini golf course designers as they apply their understanding of area to create their own golf hole using triangles, rectangles, and parallelograms. Students will: Design a mini golf course (9 holes)Label dimensions and calculate each areaExplain their reasoning and showcase creativityPerfect for: 6th–7th Grade Geometry Review of area concepts End-of-unit or enrichment activityMake learning area meaningful and engaging —

Looking to strengthen student talk, collaboration, and reasoning in your Building Thinking Classrooms? This Discussion Starter Poster is the perfect tool to support meaningful conversations at Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS), in group work, or during whole-class math discussions. This ready-to-print poster provides students with clear, practical sentence starters that help them share ideas, justify their thinking, ask questions, and engage respectfully with their group. It’s an ideal s