Systems of Equations: Infinite Solutions Investigation with Cup Stacks

Allow students to make meaning of linear systems with infinite solutions right away by connecting it to an easy to see, real context. Goals of the Activity: * To give students a real life context and visual for linear systems with infinite solutions and...

Horizontal (zero) and Vertical (undefined) Lines Card Sort/Equation Discovery

This activity is designed to be used to get students to see for themselves how to represent horizontal and vertical lines as equations and other representations. It is designed so that kids will use the cards alongside the handout that will guide them to...

Partner Practice/Row Game Finding Slope and Linear Equations from 2 Points

 use this activity to have students practice finding slope from 2 points and writing y=mx +b equations from 2 points. Both versions are included. Kids are able to self-check with a partner. Encourages great discussions about problems. I have...

Process Assignment -Converting to Slope Intercept

I believe that students need the opportunity to interact with math in a variety of different ways. Computation is important, but writing and analyzing the “why” behind the process really makes things stick.I use this after students have had...

Partner Practice/Row Game Converting to Slope-Intercept Form

I use this activity to have students practice converting equations to slope intercept form. Kids are able to self-check with a partner. Encourages great discussions about problems. I have included an optional recording sheet for kids to show their work...

Writing Linear Equations Graphic Organizer

This 2 column graphic organizer helps students write linear equations in slope-intercept form given a situation. It is especially helpful for students that struggle with math and breaking down problems on their own. Includes a model and can be used in an...

3 Act Task Template Student Template

Easy to implement handout designed to keep work organized during 3 act math tasks. Reflection questions are also included for students to process the main takeaways of the task. Created by Meaningful Middle School Math