Lesson Plan
Your Math Mission
Students will be able to identify and prepare for the daily math objectives and activities.
Starting class with a clear agenda helps students understand expectations, manage their time effectively, and take ownership of their learning journey in math.
Audience
7th Grade
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Interactive slides and quick check-ins to set the stage for learning.
Materials
Your Math Mission Slide Deck
Prep
Review Materials
5 minutes
Review the Your Math Mission Slide Deck to familiarize yourself with the daily agenda and discussion prompts. Ensure any specific materials needed for the day's math lesson (e.g., worksheets, manipulatives) are ready.
Step 1
Warm-Up & Welcome
5 minutes
Display the first slide of the Your Math Mission Slide Deck. Welcome students and have them complete a quick mental math warm-up or a 'Question of the Day' related to previous learning. This can be done individually or in pairs.
Step 2
Objective & Importance
5 minutes
Transition to the 'Today's Mission' slide. Read the objective aloud and ask students to paraphrase it in their own words or explain why this skill is important in real life. Encourage a brief class discussion.
Step 3
Agenda Overview
10 minutes
Go through the 'Your Mission Log' slide, explaining each activity. Briefly describe what students will be doing and the expected outcome for each segment. Address any initial questions.
Step 4
Mindful Moment/Quick Check-in
5 minutes
Use the 'Power Up!' slide to lead a quick mindful moment, a breathing exercise, or a 'Check Your Math-itude' poll (e.g., thumbs up/down for confidence on a topic).
Step 5
Transition to Main Lesson
5 minutes
Conclude by reminding students of the first task on the agenda and transitioning smoothly into the main math lesson of the day.
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Slide Deck
Your Math Mission: Ready, Set, Go!
Welcome, Math Explorers!
Quick Warm-Up: Mental Math Challenge!
(e.g., What is 15% of 80?)
Welcome students warmly. Have a quick mental math problem or a 'number of the day' displayed for students to work on as they settle in. Encourage them to share their strategies briefly.
Today's Mission: Objective!
By the end of this class, you will be able to...
- [Insert Today's Specific Math Objective Here]
Why is this important? How does it connect to our world?
Read the objective clearly. Ask students to rephrase it in their own words or think about why this skill is important. Engage a few students in a brief discussion.
Your Mission Log: What's On Deck?
Here's our plan for today's math adventure:
- Warm-Up Review: Sharpening our skills (5 min)
- Objective Unveiled: Understanding our goal (5 min)
- Core Activity: [Insert Main Math Activity Here] (15 min)
- Quick Check-In/Exit Ticket: Reflect and apply (5 min)
Let's get ready to learn!
Go through each item on the 'Mission Log' clearly and concisely. Briefly explain what each activity entails and its purpose. Check for understanding.
Mission Accomplished (Almost)! Power Up!
Remember, every problem is a chance to discover something new!
Get ready to dive into our first activity!
What's one thing you're excited to learn or practice today?
End with a positive and encouraging message. Remind them of the first step of their main activity or something to look forward to. Ensure a smooth transition.
Warm Up
Mental Math Warm-Up: Number Ninja!
Objective: Quickly activate prior knowledge and sharpen mental calculation skills.
Instructions:
- Teacher says: "Welcome, Math Ninjas! Let's get our brains warmed up with a quick challenge. No calculators, just your incredible minds!"
- Teacher presents a problem: For example:
- "What is 25% of 120?"
- "If a shirt costs $40 and is 10% off, what's the new price?"
- "Calculate 7 multiplied by 8, then add 14."
- "What is 25% of 120?"
- Think-Pair-Share: Give students 30-60 seconds to think individually, then 1 minute to discuss with a partner how they solved it.
- Share Out: Ask a few pairs to share their answers and the mental strategies they used.
Challenge Question (Optional):
- "Without writing anything down, what is the value of 5 x 12 + 8 / 2?"
Cool Down
Math Mission Cool-Down: One-Minute Reflection
Objective: To encourage self-reflection on learning and engagement during the lesson.
Instructions:
- Teacher says: "Alright, Math Explorers! Our mission today is wrapping up. Before you head out, let's take a quick moment to reflect on your learning."
- Distribute Reflection Slips (or project the questions): Provide students with a small slip of paper or ask them to jot down answers in their notebooks.
- Prompt students with the following questions:
- One thing I learned or reviewed today was...
- One question I still have about our topic is... (or One thing I want to explore further is...)
- On a scale of 1-5 (1 = not ready, 5 = totally ready), how ready do you feel for our next math challenge?
- One thing I learned or reviewed today was...
- Collection: Collect the slips as an exit ticket or have students share their scale rating with a quick show of fingers.
Script
Your Math Mission Script
Warm-Up & Welcome (5 minutes)
Teacher: "Good morning/afternoon, Math Explorers! Welcome to today's mission. As you settle in, let's get our brains warmed up with a quick Mental Math Warm-Up challenge. Take 30 seconds to think about this: What is 25% of 120?"
(Allow students time to think, then encourage partner discussion.)
Teacher: "Alright, share your strategies with a partner. How did you arrive at your answer?"
(After 1 minute of discussion)
Teacher: "Who would like to share their answer and how they figured it out?"
(Call on 2-3 students to share.)
Objective & Importance (5 minutes)
Teacher: "Excellent start, everyone! Let's look at our mission for today. Take a look at the slide: Your Math Mission Slide Deck - Today's Mission: Objective!"
(Display Slide 2: Today's Mission: Objective!)
Teacher: "Today, our objective is: [Insert Today's Specific Math Objective Here]. In your own words, how would you explain this objective to a friend? And why do you think this skill is important for us to learn or review? How might it connect to real life?"
(Allow 1-2 students to share their thoughts.)
Agenda Overview (10 minutes)
Teacher: "Now that we know our objective, let's see how we're going to achieve it. Take a look at the slide: Your Math Mission Slide Deck - Your Mission Log: What's On Deck?"
(Display Slide 3: Your Mission Log: What's On Deck?)
Teacher: "Here's our plan for today's math adventure: First, we just finished our warm-up. Next, we've set our objective. Then, for the main part of our class, we'll dive into [Insert Main Math Activity Here]. This will involve [briefly describe the activity, e.g., working in groups on a problem set, exploring a new concept, practicing skills]. And finally, we'll wrap up with a quick check-in or exit ticket."
Teacher: "Does anyone have any initial questions about our plan for the next [remaining time, e.g., 20 minutes]?"
(Address any questions.)
Mindful Moment/Quick Check-in (5 minutes)
Teacher: "Before we jump into our core activity, let's take a quick moment to 'Power Up!' Take a look at the slide: Your Math Mission Slide Deck - Mission Accomplished (Almost)! Power Up!"
(Display Slide 4: Mission Accomplished (Almost)! Power Up!)
Teacher: "Remember, every problem is a chance to discover something new! To help us get ready, let's do a quick mindful minute. Close your eyes if you're comfortable, or just focus on your breath for 30 seconds. Inhale slowly, exhale slowly. Let's clear our minds and get focused."
(Allow 30 seconds for a mindful moment.)
Teacher: "Now, a quick 'Check Your Math-itude' poll: On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being super excited and ready, and 1 being a little nervous, how are you feeling about our main activity today? Show me with your fingers."
(Observe student responses.)
Transition to Main Lesson (5 minutes)
Teacher: "Fantastic! I see a lot of readiness out there. For our next step, we'll begin our [Insert Main Math Activity Here]. Please get out [mention specific materials, e.g., your notebooks, your textbooks, the worksheet I handed out] and let's get started!"
(Transition into the core math lesson.)