Math Routines to Start Class With
Math Talks - A selection of math discussion prompts to start class with.
Which One Doesn't Belong? - In this routine students are asked to look at all four images and asked to share their reasoning as to "Which One Doesn't Belong and Why?" The great thing about this routine is that there are no wrong answers, as long as the student's reasoning is true. The focus is not on the answer, but on the student being able to communicate his/her reasoning/justification of their choice.
Same or Different? - Same or Different? is a routine that provides students opportunities to construct arguments when comparing objects, such as numbers or shapes.
Would You Rather Math - Each prompt describes two options. Students are asked to choose one of those options and justify their choice with mathematics. G
Math Essentials 12 General Resources
Math Essentials 12 Desmos Activity Collection - A collection of online student Desmos activities organized by unit.
Money and Youth etext - A free online publication about financial literacy for youth. From the Money and Youth website.
Northwest Territories (NWT) Literacy Council workbooks - There is no e-text available for the student resource for Math Essentials 10. Below are also some links to free public e-texts that may be helpful for this course: