We Talk Math

Compare side by side box and whisker plots by answering 11 True/False questions.

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

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.

What does the Distributive Property look like?

Match the integer cards How do we add and subtract integers? What does it mean to subtract a negative? Don't memorize rules! Make sense of the math!

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.

Adding Integers Poster Don't memorize rules. Think about it! Make sense of the math!

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?