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6th Grade Math
Identifying the Rules of Adding and Subtracting Integers with SGD, pair/share, and WTL
Identifying Magnitude of Fractions in Story Problems with SGD
Flexible Strategies for whole number computation using silent discussion
Math Patterns using journal and discussion
Making Data Tables using KWL
Circumference of a Circle with VVWA
Justifying steps in solving a problem using word wall and writing to learn
Math in Daily Life using a collage and writing to learn
Mean, Mode and Median using a knowledge rating chart and Frayer diagrams
DMA problem solving practice using discussion
Metric system using an anticipation guide
Converting Fractions with learning logs
Interpreting remainders with KWC
Angle pairs using “foldables” and think-pair-share
Place value using pair share and journals
Rounding with class discussion and quick write
Adding and subtracting decimals with silent discussion
Estimating sums and differences with discussion and word wall
Relating Perimeter to Area using journals and think-pair-share.
Finding Circumference using fiction
Order of Operations using modified Silent discussion
Order of Operations using PEMDAS
 
7th Grade Math
Positive Versus Negative Integers with Small Group Discussion
Exponents with Group Summary
Word Problem Roulette
Negative numbers with anticipation guide
Operations with integers using think aloud
Divisibility Rules using journal and Frayer Diagram
Factorization using journal and Frayer Diagram
Even and Odd with pair/share and Frayer.
Factors with a variety of lit strategies and manipulatives 
Adding and subtracting fractions with Cuisenaire rods
Adding odds and evens with manipulatives and discussion
Odd and even and divisibility with silent discussion  
Coordinate Planes with anticipation guide 
Introduction to integers using an anticipation guide
 
8th Grade Math
Estimating Measurements using Journal Writes
Bungee Barbie using Small Group Discussion and C&E
KFC Problem Solving using Think-Group-Share
Problem solving using KNWS
Problem solving using List Group Label
Perimeter and Area “Packaging unit” with Frayer diagram
Surface area of a prism including Frayer diagram
Slope using an anticipation guide
Representing quantities with Frayer diagram and Pairs Check 
Transition word in math with Frayer diagram and Pairs Check 
 
Pre-Algebra
Slope Intercept Form using Writing to Learn
Order of Operations using Anticipation Guide
Data Gathering using word wall
Linear Equations using silent discussion
Linear Equations using journal
Math letters
Math Story
Absolute value and opposites using Frayer diagram
Variables using “Madlibs”
Volume of a Cylinder using KWC
Number Classification using a “Newspaper collage”
Number Classification using an anticipation guide.
Ratios and Proportions – Debate over standard vs. metric systems
Ratios and Proportions using a silent discussion
Adding and subtracting integers with class discussion (309 – fix) 
Circle and Polygon similarities with Concept Map 
Circles using fiction and hands on activity
 
Algebra II
Introducing Real numbers with and anticipation guide and concept map
Finding Real Roots using writing to learn strategies
Simplifying nth Roots using learning logs and Frayer diagrams
Solving inequalities using properties of real numbers with an anticipation guide
Linear relations with reciprocal teaching and word problem roulette
Linear systems with a concept map
Transformations of parent functions with Frayer diagram 
Graphing exponential functions with reading strategies 
Graphing polynomial equations with group discussion
Statistics
Distribution Models, ect with silent discussion
Data Gathering using silent discussion
Geometry
What do we know about polygons with SGD
Volume Versus Surface Area with Small Group Discussion

Vocabulary review with a word sort
Parallel and Perpendicular lines with anticipation guide and Geometer’s Sketchpad
Relating Area and Volume – writing and video lesson
Geometry review using 20 questions  
Angle review using silent discussion