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Level Ups Mega Bundle: 8th Grade Math
By EZMath
Level Ups provide increasing levels of challenge and rigor on critical Common Core Grade 8 math standards. Students begin at level 0, working on the pre-requisite skills needed for a standard, then level up each time they complete a task. If a student can complete level 4, both you and them know they have mastered that standard.
This Level Ups Bundle includes all 15 of my 8th grade math Level Ups products at a 15% discount. The 15 activities included are:
In total this bundle covers 24 different Common Core Grade 8 math standards over 4 different domains. (This bundle does not include the Statistics & Probability domain).
If you enjoy my products, consider visiting my website at EZMathBlog to read my blog about teaching middle school math, find free links to some of my favorite resources that I use daily in the classroom, and find other resources such as Open Middle problems that I create and share for free.
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Solving & Writing Equations BTC Thin Slicing Lesson Bundle | Grade 8 Math
By EZMath
This lesson bundle includes all four of my 8th grade thin slicing lessons on solving & writing single variable linear equations. Each lesson contains task cards that are "thin sliced" to help guide students to think through and learn the concepts in their random groups at vertical non-permanent surfaces. Using all three lessons will cover the Common Core standards of solving linear equations in one variable 8.EE.7a and 8.EE.7b.
This Thin Slicing Lesson Bundle includes 4 complete lessons covering 360 total minutes of instructional time. Each lesson includes:
· Full size printable Task Cards
· Task Card solutions
· Student Note-Making Template
· Check Your Understanding Exit Ticket
Included in this lesson bundle are:
1. Solving Equations Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.7b ($10.00 Value)
2. Variables on Both Sides Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.7b ($10.00 Value)
3. Finding The Number Of Solutions Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.7a ($10.00 Value)
4. Writing Single Variable Equations BTC Thin Slicing Lesson | Grade 8 Math ($10.00 Value)
As an added bonus, you will receive my Level Ups: Solving Single Variable Equations Review Activity for FREE ($4.00 value) to help you with formative assessment after you have used all four lessons.
If you enjoy these lessons and find value in them, I encourage you to look at my lesson series on solving systems of equations algebraically here.
If you enjoy my products, consider visiting my website at EZMathBlog to read about teaching middle school math, find free links to some of my favorite resources that I use daily in the classroom, and find other resources such as Open Middle problems that I create and share for free.
Follow me @EZMathBlog on Instagram and Threads.
Writing Linear Functions Thin Slicing Lesson Bundle - 8th Grade
By EZMath
This lesson bundle includes all three of my 8th grade thin slicing lessons on writing linear functions. Each lesson contains task cards that are "thin sliced" using the Building Thinking Classrooms teaching strategies to help guide students to think through and learn the concepts in their random groups at vertical non-permanent surfaces. Using all three lessons will cover the Common Core standards of writing and using linear functions in slope-intercept form 8.F.A.3 and 8.F.B.4.
This Thin Slicing Lesson Bundle includes 3 complete lessons covering 270 total minutes of instructional time. Each lesson includes:
· Full size printable Task Cards
· Task Card solutions
· Student Note-Making Template
· Check Your Understanding Exit Ticket
Included in this lesson bundle are:
1. Writing Linear Functions From Patterns Thin Slicing Lesson - Grade 8 ($10.00 Value)
2. Writing Linear Functions From Tables Thin Slicing Lesson - Grade 8 ($10.00 Value)
3. Writing Linear Functions From Graphs Thin Slicing Lesson - Grade 8 ($10.00 Value)
As an added bonus, you will receive my Level Ups: Writing Linear Functions Review Activity Grade 8 for FREE ($4.00 value) to help you with formative assessment after you have used all three lessons.
If you enjoy these lessons and find value in them, I encourage you to look at my lesson series on solving systems of equations algebraically here.
If you enjoy my products, consider visiting my website at EZMathBlog to read about teaching middle school math, find free links to some of my favorite resources that I use daily in the classroom, and find other resources such as Open Middle problems that I create and share for free.
Follow me @EZMathBlog on Instagram and Threads.
Equation Solving BTC Thin Slicing Lesson Bundle | Grade 8 Math
By EZMath
This lesson bundle includes all three of my 8th grade thin slicing lessons on solving single variable linear equations. Each lesson contains task cards that are "thin sliced" to help guide students to think through and learn the concepts in their random groups at vertical non-permanent surfaces. Using all three lessons will cover the Common Core standards of solving linear equations in one variable 8.EE.7a and 8.EE.7b.
This Thin Slicing Lesson Bundle includes 3 complete lessons covering 270 total minutes of instructional time. Each lesson includes:
· Full size printable Task Cards
· Task Card solutions
· Student Note-Making Template
· Check Your Understanding Exit Ticket
Included in this lesson bundle are:
1. Solving Equations Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.7b ($10.00 Value)
2. Variables on Both Sides Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.7b ($10.00 Value)
3. Finding The Number Of Solutions Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.7a ($10.00 Value)
As an added bonus, you will receive my Level Ups: Solving Single Variable Equations Review Activity for FREE ($4.00 value) to help you with formative assessment after you have used all three lessons.
If you enjoy these lessons and find value in them, I encourage you to look at my lesson series on solving systems of equations algebraically here.
If you enjoy my products, consider visiting my website at EZMathBlog to read about teaching middle school math, find free links to some of my favorite resources that I use daily in the classroom, and find other resources such as Open Middle problems that I create and share for free.
Follow me @EZMathBlog on Instagram and Threads.
Solving Systems of Equations BTC Thin Slicing Lesson Bundle | Grade 8 Math
By EZMath
Thin Slicing lessons are a great way to engage students and get them thinking critically about math. Using the "Building Thinking Classrooms" strategy of instruction, these three lessons help students discover how to solve a system of equations algebraically, either by substitution or elimination, as well as write a system from a word problem.
This Thin Slicing Lesson Bundle includes 3 complete lessons covering 270 total minutes of instructional time. Each lesson includes:
· Full size printable Task Cards
· Task Card solutions
· Student Note-Making Template
· Check Your Understanding Exit Ticket
Products included in this bundle are:
As an added bonus, you will receive my Level Ups: Solving Systems of Equations Review Activity for FREE ($4.00 value) to help you with formative assessment after you have used all three lessons.
If you enjoy my products, consider visiting my website at EZMathBlog to read about teaching middle school math, find free links to some of my favorite resources that I use daily in the classroom, and find other resources such as Open Middle problems that I create and share for free.
Follow me @EZMathBlog on Instagram and Threads.
Level Ups Bundle: Expressions & Equations Domain for 8th Grade Math
By EZMath
Level Ups provide increasing levels of challenge and rigor on critical Common Core Grade 8 math standards. Students begin at level zero, working on the pre-requisite skills needed for a standard, then level up each time they complete a task. If a student can complete level 4, both you and them know they have mastered that standard.
This Level Ups Bundle includes all 6 Level Ups activities covering every 8th grade math standard in the Expressions & Equations domain, as well as the Number Systems domain at a 10% discount. The 6 activities included are:
In total this bundle covers 13 different Common Core grade 8 math standards over 2 different domains.
If you enjoy my products, consider visiting my website at EZMathBlog to read my blog about teaching middle school math, find free links to some of my favorite resources that I use daily in the classroom, and find other resources such as Open Middle problems that I create and share for free.
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Fun Algebra 1 Activities | Digital Algebra Activities | Games | Coloring Pages
By AbsoluteValueMath
These Algebra 1 engaging review activities will help your students review for the end of the year and stay engaged! This algebra 1 review includes over 60 usable student pages as well as a digital review, printables, puzzles, color by numbers, mazes, matching columns, true and false and more!
Here is breakdown of what you get in each activity!
Capture the Flag
Algebra 1 Review Topics include:
- Solving Inequalities
- Simplifying Expressions
- Factoring Trinomials
- Evaluating Expressions
- Consecutive Integer Word Problems
This product includes:
- 20 ready to print review questions (4 questions per topic)
- A full answer key for each question
- A digital capture the flag game board on Google Slides with movable flags and a space for a team name
- A Google Slide for you to input your flag value points
- A set of printable student instructions (student friendly language)
Algebra 1 Full Year Review Color by Number
What you get:
- 3 spring color by numbers
- 27 regents style questions
- fully worked through answer keys
The topics included for each Color by Number picture are show below:
Happy Spring
1.Solving Multi-Step Linear Equations
2.Solving Inequalities
3.Solving Rational Equations
4.Difference of Two Squares
5.Finding Slope
6.Finding Zero’s of a Polynomial
7.Identifying a Linear Relationship
8.Finding Range of a Function
9.Polynomial Vocabulary
Hello Spring!
1.Evaluating Functions
2.Function Transformation
3.Standard Form
4.Number Properties
5.Two - Way Tables
6.Solving an Inequality (Literal Equation)
7.Factoring
8.Polynomial Operations
9.Solving for Zero’s
Spring is in the Air
1.Evaluating Functions
2.Identifying a Function
3.Linear Functions
4.Polynomial Vocabulary
5.Solving a Quadratic Function
6.Determining Irrational Numbers
7.Interquartile Range
8.Average Rate of Change
9.System of Equation
Algebra 1 Review | Final Test Prep Mock Regents Exam
Final Exam
1.Print this out and just make it their final exam.
2.The answer key is already done for you!
Regents Prep
1.Have students form study groups to complete these questions over a couple of days in class (give out the printable)
2.Have students work together in groups with task cards
Homework
1.Pre-assign certain questions for HW the night before and go over them the next day in class.
Pre-test
1.You can give students 3 hours of class time to complete this test
2.Grade it and let them know how they did
3.Have them go back and make corrections or do a class activity going over all the questions
What you get:
1. 37 questions modeled after the NYS Algebra Regents Exam (14 pages)
- There are 2 versions: one that says "Mock Regents" and one that says "Test Prep" depending on what you need this for
- TASK CARDS with all 37 questions for a more interactive lesson
2. Reference Sheet with the top 13 most used formulas
3. A recording sheet for students to write their final answers for the multiple choice for easy grading
Earth Day Algebra 1 Review | Color by Number
What you get:
- 1 Earth Day color by numbers
- 9 regents style questions
- Answer Key
- Colored Picture
Topics Included:
- Solving Multi-Step Linear Equations
- Evaluating Functions
- Identifying Functions vs. Relations
- Solving Inequalities
- Solving Quadratic Equations
- Identifying Number Properties
- Polynomial Operations
- Factoring
- Polynomial Graphs
Algebra 1 DIGITAL Review Activity Packet
Topics Included in this Google Slideshow:
1)Point on a Line Matching Activity
2)Function or No? True or False
3)Evaluating Expressions Matching/Coloring Activity
4)Solving Multi-Step Equations Maze
5)Evaluating Functions Coloring Activity
6)Finding Slope & Y-Intercept Escape Room
7)Simplifying Expressions Matching Activity
8)Solving Linear Inequalities Maze
9)Linear System of Equations Coloring Activity/Matching
10)Literal Equations Color by Number Activity
11)Graphing Linear Inequalities Coloring Activity
12)Solving a System of Inequalities ”Which is True?” coloring activity
13)Answer Keys for all activities
Algebra 1 Polynomial Puzzles
What you get:
- 3 Polynomial Puzzles (18 questions per puzzle)
- A blank template
- Student Work Pages
- Answer Key
- Answer Key with fully worked examples
- 3 ways to use this activity once it's completed
Topics Included:
- Factoring Polynomials Completely
- Solving for Zeros using Factoring
- Solving for Zeros using the Quadratic Formula
Algebra 1 Review Packet
Topics Included:
1.Factoring
2.Polynomial Operations
3.Systems of Linear Equations
4.Graphing Functions
5.Quadratic Formula
6.Solving Multi-Step Linear Equations
7.Pythagorean Theorem
8.Function or Not a Function?
9.Evaluating functions
10.Function transformations
11.Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
12.Literal Equations
13.Two Way Tables
14.Function Operations
15.Solving Non-Linear Equations
16.Average rate of change
17.Graphing linear equations
18.Exponent rules
19.Domain and Range
20. Irrational Numbers
What you get:
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Solving Quadratics Bundle: Growing (Modified Versions of each Resource)
By Modified Treasures
This is a growing set of print and go notes, practice sheets, fun activities, review and quiz for solving quadratics. For every resource there is a modified version for differentiation. These no prep resources are meant to engage students and help them understand and showcase their skills. Before students can solve quadratics, they need to know how to factor quadratics. Check out my Factoring Quadratics Bundle as well.
Transform your algebra classroom into a hub of quadratic equation mastery with our "Ultimate Solving Quadratics Bundle." Packed with a plethora of resources designed to engage, instruct, and assess students' understanding, this bundle provides a comprehensive toolkit for tackling quadratic equations with confidence.
Included in this expanding bundle are:
Each resource in this bundle comes with a modified version, ensuring accessibility and differentiation for diverse learners. Plus, this bundle is a growing collection, with more resources to be added regularly, providing ongoing support and enrichment for your algebra curriculum.
Aligned with common core standards and suitable for grades 8-12, our Ultimate Solving Quadratics Bundle is the ultimate resource for algebra teachers seeking to empower their students with essential mathematical knowledge. Add this bundle to your classroom today and embark on a journey of quadratic equation mastery and growth!
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Factoring Trinomial Bundle (All Resources With Modified Versions)
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Level Ups Bundle: Graphing Functions for 8th Grade Math
By EZMath
Level Ups provide increasing levels of challenge and rigor on critical Common Core Grade 8 math standards. Students begin at level 0, working on the pre-requisite skills needed for a standard, then level up each time they complete a task. If a student can complete level 4, both you and them know they have mastered that standard.
This Level Ups Bundle includes 4 different activities covering all of the 8th grade Functions Domain standards, including defining functions, comparing functions, writing and graphing linear functions, and solving systems of linear equations by graphing. Purchasing these activities in this bundle provides a 10% discount over buying them individually. The activities included are:
In total this bundle covers 6 different Common Core grade 8 math standards in the Functions and Expressions & Equations domains.
If you enjoy my products, consider visiting my website at EZMathBlog to read my blog about teaching middle school math, find free links to some of my favorite resources that I use daily in the classroom, and find other resources such as Open Middle problems that I create and share for free.
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Writing Linear Functions From Graphs BTC Thin Slicing Lesson | Grade 8 Math
By EZMath
This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on writing linear functions from a graph for 8th grade math. These progressively challenging task cards start students with simple proportional graphs and progress up to writing a linear function from line graphs where the y-intercept is not visible . This lesson with printable task cards uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.
This lesson includes the following materials:
Once the thin slicing lesson is complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as complete a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.
If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.
If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more thin slicing lessons, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.
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Solving Equations Using Square Roots BTC Thin Slicing Lesson | Grade 8 Math
By EZMath
This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on solving equations using square roots for 8th grade math. These progressively challenging task cards start students with simple square roots of perfect square and guides them through the process of solving equations using square roots with up to 3 steps. This lesson with printable task cards uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.
This lesson includes the following materials:
Once the thin slicing lesson is complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as complete a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.
If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.
If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more thin slicing lessons, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.
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Solving Systems By Substitution BTC Thin Slicing Lesson | Grade 8 Math
By EZMath
This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on solving systems of equations algebraically using the substitution method (8.EE.8b). This lesson uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.
This lesson includes the following materials:
This lesson will help your students learn how to solve systems of equations using the substitution method, encourages rich math discussion, and introduces various strategies for solving by substitution. This lesson starts with a very low floor to encourage access for all students, and provides a high ceiling with extension questions. Once complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.
This lesson is the 1st in a 3-part series for 8th grade systems of equations. The two other lessons are:
2. Solving Systems By Elimination Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.8b
3. Systems Problem Solving Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.8c
Please consider using the whole 3 lesson unit when teaching solving systems of equations algebraically for 8th grade. If you want all three lessons, you can buy them in the bundle at a 15% discount, and get a FREE Solving Systems Level Ups review activity included.
If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.
If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more thin slicing lessons, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.
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Solving Systems By Elimination BTC Thin Slicing Lesson | Grade 8 Math
By EZMath
This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on solving systems of equations algebraically using the elimination method (8.EE.8b). This lesson uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.
This lesson includes the following materials:
This lesson will help your students learn how to solve systems of equations using the elimination method, encourages rich math discussion, and introduces various strategies for solving by elimination. This lesson starts with a very low floor to encourage access for all students, and provides a high ceiling with extension questions. Once complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.
This lesson is the 2nd in a 3-part series for 8th grade systems of equations. The two other lessons are:
1. Solving Systems By Substitution Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.8b
3. Systems Problem Solving Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.8c
Please consider using the whole 3 lesson unit when teaching solving systems of equations algebraically for 8th grade. If you want all three lessons, you can buy them in the bundle at a 15% discount, and get a FREE Solving Systems Level Ups review activity included.
If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.
If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more thin slicing lessons, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.
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Writing Linear Functions From Tables BTC Thin Slicing Lesson | Grade 8 Math
By EZMath
This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on writing linear functions from a table of values for 8th grade math. These progressively challenging task cards start students with simple proportional relationships and progress up to writing a linear function from only two ordered pairs. This lesson with printable task cards uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.
This lesson includes the following materials:
Once the thin slicing lesson is complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as complete a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.
If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.
If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more thin slicing lessons, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.
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Solving & Graphing Compound Inequalities BTC Thin Slicing Lesson | Algebra 1
By EZMath
This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on solving and graphing compound inequalities for Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1. These progressive task cards start students with simple inequality statements and graphs, and work up to solving multi-step compound inequalities, graphing them on a number line, and writing the solution in interval notation. This lesson with printable task cards uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.
This lesson includes the following materials:
Once the thin slicing lesson is complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as complete a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.
If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.
If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more thin slicing lessons, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.
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Domain & Range BTC Thin Slicing Lesson | Algebra 1
By EZMath
This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on defining the domain and range of a function from a graph. Students will learn how to write the domain and range from a graph using both set notation and interval notation. This lesson with printable task cards uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.
This lesson includes the following materials:
This lesson will help your Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1 students write both set and interval notation for domain and range of a graph. Once complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.
If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.
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Solving Literal Equations BTC Thin Slicing Lesson | Algebra 1
By EZMath
This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on solving literal equations (also known as rearranging formulas) for Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1. These progressive task cards start students with simple one-step literal equations, and work up to multi-step equations involving factoring and fractions with unlike denominators. This lesson with printable task cards uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.
This lesson includes the following materials:
Once the thin slicing lesson is complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as complete a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.
If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.
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Variables on Both Sides BTC Thin Slicing Lesson | Grade 8 Math
By EZMath
This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on solving equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign using the Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms thin slicing model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.
This lesson includes the following materials:
This lesson will help your students learn how to solve single-variable equations with variables on both sides and encourages rich math discussion. This lesson starts with a very low floor using picture models to encourage access for all students, and provides a high ceiling with open middle extension questions. Once complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.
This lesson is the 2nd in a series for 8th grade equation solving. The two other lessons are:
1. Solving Equations Thin Slicing Lesson: Grade 8
3. Finding The Number Of Solutions Thin Slicing Lesson - Grade 8
Please consider using the whole 3 lesson unit when teaching equation solving for 8th grade.
If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.
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Defining Functions BTC Thin Slicing Lesson | Grade 8 Math
By EZMath
This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on defining functions from tables, graphs, and real-world scenarios for 8th grade math. This lesson with printable task cards uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.
This lesson includes the following materials:
This lesson will help your students learn how to determine if a table, graph, or scenario represents a function. This lesson starts with a very low floor to encourage access for all students, and provides a high ceiling with extension questions. Once complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.
If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.
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Solving Exponential Equations BTC Thin Slicing Lesson | Algebra 1
By EZMath
This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on solving exponential equations using the Equality Property of Exponential Equations for Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1. These progressively challenging task cards start students with simple conversion of numbers into powers with a base and an exponent, review the basic exponents properties, then guide students to solve exponential equations by creating powers with equivalent bases. This lesson with printable task cards uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.
This lesson includes the following materials:
Once the thin slicing lesson is complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as complete a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.
If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.
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