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Writing Prompt

In what ways is math used in everyday life?

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What did you like most about your math class last year?

What did you like the least?

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What careers come to mind that involve math?

What career field, that uses math, interests you and why?

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When you are struggling to do a math problem, how do you feel?

What process do you use until you are finally successful?

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Current Event: Student’s must score a 3 or higher on a 5 point scale on a year end Algebra 1 exam to pass and be promoted to the next level of math.

What are your thoughts? How do you feel about final exams?

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When I have math homework the

strategies I use to complete it are . . .

I find value in homework when . . .I find little value when . . .

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My three personal goals for math are….

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If math were a color, what color would it be and why?

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Current Event: 3 Orlando moms are suing the State of Florida for not providing adequate funding and educational resources for public schools. The budget for education has dropped almost 20% over the last 10 years.

Do you agree or disagree with this action . . .  

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My best day in math was . . .

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If math was a sound, what sound would it be and why?

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What was your grade on the quiz? 

If you are not satisfied, what can you do to improve?

If you are satisfied, what did you well?

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Writing Prompt

Write instructions for a 5th grader to follow when adding fractions. 

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What kind of math figure are you?

(Circle, square, triangle, parallelogram, etc.)

Why did you choose that figure? 

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Describe how you feel when asked to work a problem on the board.

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If I had a magic wand in math class, what would I use it on?

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In what ways do I encounter fractions in my everyday life?

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Writing Prompt

Who was Pythagoras?

I liked the reading activity because. . .

I disliked the reading activity because. . .

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Explain the steps or process you would use to solve the following algebraic equation.

3x – 7 = 38

I disliked the reading activity because. . .

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3x – 7 = 38

I disliked the reading activity because. . .

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Invent a new shape-name it, draw it, and tell how it is used.

I disliked the reading activity because. . .

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Writing Prompt

Working with a partner benefits me in these 3 ways. . .

Give a thorough explanation of each way listed.

I disliked the reading activity because. . .

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