We Talk Math

Use area models to interpret quadratic algebraic expressions. Works well with The Mathematics Assessment Project: Interpreting Algebraic Expressions

Unit 1 Sequences Word Wall or card sort

Algebra 1 Vocabulary Word Wall for Linear & Exponential Functions. Unit 2 of Open Up Resources

I Can Statements for Sequences Unit--Open Up Resources Visual Instruction Plan Word Wall Poster Booklet

Find at least two solutions to each number sentence. Think creatively and have fun! Low floor to high ceiling math task Open algebraic equations include linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, absolute value. Solutions can be found by inspection or guess and check Open-middle activity Floor to Ceiling Entry points

End of the year awards for students

Where should we park the car? How can a linear function describe the situation at each of 3 parking garages? How do tables help us organize the information? How do graphs help us see a visual of the information?

Visualize--Don't memorize ! Understand operations with integers with Fire and Ice

The distributive property can be shown through 4 different representations. The 4 pictures show the distributive property as multiplication, area model, bar model and repeated addition.

Formula Posters for Arithmeitc and Geometric Sequences Unit 1 of Open Up resources

Students don't always see what we see? What do they see? Ask students to sort the line cards into 2 different groups. What are the characteristics of each group? You'll be amazed at what kids see first--it probably is NOT slope and y-intercept, but they will learn to tune in to these two key features.

Algebra Sequences Word Wall for Unit 1 of Open Up Resources

Inqualities on a Numberline. What values satisfy the inequality? Which numberline matches the inequality?