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Objective/Standard
Introduction Day/Ice breakers Students will:

Identify and apply basic real number properties

Use the Distributive Property to simplify expressions

Students will be able to:

Solve multi-step equations involving combining like terms and using the distributive property

Solve equations with variables on both sides		Students will be able to:

Solve linear equations with variables on both sides

Solve literal equations for a specified variable (rearranging formulas)		Students will be able to:

Understand and use ratios and rates

Convert between units using proportions

Solve proportions involving equivalent ratios		Students will be able to:

Solve multi-step inequalities and graph the solutions

Solve compound inequalities and represent solutions on a number line		Students will be able to:

Solve absolute value equations

Solve and graph absolute value inequalities		Students will review and reinforce their understanding of all key concepts from Chapter 1 to prepare for the assessment.
Students will demonstrate mastery of Chapter 1 concepts through a formal assessment.
Students will complete missing assignments, retake or finish the Chapter 1 test (if needed), or engage in quiet academic activities.HolidayMAP TESTINGMAP TESTINGMAP TESTINGMAP TESTINGStudents will be able to:

Interpret graphs that represent relationships between two quantities

Recognize and describe patterns that form linear functions
Students will be able to:

Identify nonlinear patterns and distinguish them from linear ones

Graph a function rule using a table of values		Students will be able to:

Write a function rule from a table, graph, or context

Understand the difference between relations and functions and use function notation
Students will be able to:

Identify arithmetic sequences

Write rules to represent arithmetic sequences

Find any term in a sequence using the formula		Students will review key concepts from Unit 2, including functions, patterns, graphs, and sequences, to prepare for the unit assessment.
Students will demonstrate understanding of Unit 2 topics including graphing, function rules, sequences, and identifying linear vs. nonlinear relationships.
Students will use class time to complete missing work, retake or finish the Unit 2 test, or engage in quiet academic activities.Students will be able to:

Calculate and interpret rate of change (slope) from tables, graphs, and points

Identify and graph linear equations using slope-intercept form
Students will be able to:

Write and graph linear equations using point-slope form

Rewrite and graph linear equations in standard form
PTCStudents will be able to:

Identify and compare slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines

Graph absolute value functions and describe their transformations		Students will review key concepts from Unit 3—including rate of change, different forms of linear equations, slopes of parallel/perpendicular lines, and graphing absolute value functions—to prepare for the unit assessment.
Students will demonstrate their understanding of Unit 3 concepts, including slope, forms of linear equations, relationships between lines, and graphing absolute value functions.
Students will use class time to complete missing assignments, retake or finish the Unit 3 test, or quietly engage in enrichment or free academic activities.
Students will be able to:

Solve systems of linear equations by graphing

Solve systems of linear equations using substitution
Students will be able to:

Solve systems of linear equations using the elimination method

Apply systems of equations to solve real-world problems		Students will be able to:

Graph and solve linear inequalities

Graph and find solution sets for systems of linear inequalities
Students will review key concepts from Unit 4, including all methods of solving systems and graphing linear inequalities, in preparation for the unit test.
Students will demonstrate mastery of Unit 4 content, including solving systems of equations (by graphing, substitution, and elimination), applications of systems, and graphing linear inequalities.Students will use this time to catch up on missing assignments, retake or finish the Unit 4 test, or participate in quiet academic or enrichment activities.Students will be able to:

Apply the rules of zero and negative exponents

Identify and evaluate exponential functions		Students will be able to:

Compare the characteristics of linear and exponential functions

Identify and apply exponential growth and decay models		Students will be able to:

Solve exponential equations by rewriting bases

Identify and analyze geometric sequences and write explicit formulas
Students will be able to simplify square roots by factoring out perfect squares.Students will review key concepts from Unit 5—including exponents, exponential functions, sequences, and radicals—in preparation for the unit test.Students will demonstrate mastery of Unit 5 content, including exponent rules, exponential functions, geometric sequences, solving exponential equations, and simplifying radicals.Students will use class time to complete missing assignments, finish or correct the Unit 5 test, or participate in quiet academic or enrichment activities.Students will use this class period to catch up on any missing work or tests from Units 1 through 5 and engage in quiet enrichment activities if they are caught up.Fall BreakFall BreakStudents will review key concepts from Units 1 to 5 to prepare for the midterm exam.
Students will review key concepts from Units 1 to 5 to prepare for the midterm exam.
Students will demonstrate mastery of all key topics from Units 1 through 5, including equations, functions, systems, inequalities, exponents, sequences, and radicals.
CONTINUE MID TERMStudents will complete the midterm exam if they missed the original test or need to retake it.
CLASS FIELD TRIP DAYLAST DAY OF CLASSES
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VocabularyCommutative Property
Associative Property
Identity Property
Inverse Property
Distributive Property

Equation

Like terms

Distributive Property

Inverse operations

Variable

Coefficient		Variable

Like terms

Inverse operations

Literal equation

Formula

Isolate (a variable)		Ratio

Rate

Unit rate

Proportion

Conversion factor

Cross-multiply
Inequality

Greater than / Less than

Greater than or equal to / Less than or equal to

Solution set

Compound inequality

"And"/"Or" statements

Graph (on a number line)		Absolute value

Equation

Inequality

Solution

"And"/"Or" (for compound solutions)

Graph (on a number line)		Commutative, Associative, Identity, Inverse, Distributive

Equation, Variable, Coefficient

Ratio, Rate, Proportion

Inequality, Compound Inequality, Absolute Value

Literal Equation, Formula

Solution, Graph		N/AM/ACoordinate plane

X-axis / Y-axis

Input / Output

Linear function

Pattern

Rate of change

Table		Nonlinear function

Linear function

Function rule

Input / Output

Table

Graph

Curve		Function rule

Input / Output

Expression

Relation

Function

Function notation

Domain / Range
Sequence

Arithmetic sequence

Common difference

Term

Explicit formula

Recursive formula
Linear / Nonlinear

Function / Relation

Input / Output

Function rule

Domain / Range

Arithmetic sequence

Pattern

Function notation		N/AN/ASlope

Rate of change

Rise over run

Linear function

Slope-intercept form

y = mx + b

y-intercept

m (slope), b (y-intercept)		Point-slope form

Slope

Coordinates

Standard form

Ax + By = C

Intercepts (x-intercept, y-intercept)

Rearranging equations		Parallel lines

Perpendicular lines

Slope

Opposite reciprocal

Absolute value function

Vertex

V-shape

Transformation
Slope / Rate of Change

Slope-Intercept Form

Point-Slope Form

Standard Form

Parallel lines

Perpendicular lines

Absolute value function

Vertex

Transformation		N/AN/ASystem of equations

Solution (point of intersection)

Graphing

Substitution

Consistent / Inconsistent

One solution / No solution / Infinite solutions
Elimination method

System of equations

Coefficients

Real-world application

Solution

Variables		Inequality

Linear inequality

Solution region

Boundary line

Solid line / Dashed line

System of inequalities

Feasible region		System of equations

Graphing, Substitution, Elimination

Consistent / Inconsistent

Linear inequality

Boundary line

Shading / Solution region

System of inequalities

Application problems
N/AN/AExponent

Base

Zero exponent

Negative exponent

Exponential function

Growth / Decay

y = a·bˣ		Linear function

Exponential function

Rate of change

Constant difference vs. constant ratio

Exponential growth

Exponential decay

Growth factor / Decay factor		Exponential equation

Common base

Geometric sequence

Common ratio

Term (of a sequence)

Explicit formula
Radical

Square root

Perfect square

Simplest radical form

Factor
Zero/Negative exponents

Exponential function

Growth / Decay

Linear vs. Exponential

Exponential equation

Geometric sequence

Common ratio

Radical / Square root

Perfect square		N/AN/AN/APrepare a combined reference list of key terms from all chapters, such as:

Properties of Real Numbers

Distributive Property

Multi-step Equations

Functions (Linear, Nonlinear, Exponential)

Systems of Equations (Graphing, Substitution, Elimination)

Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities

Exponents and Exponential Functions

Sequences (Arithmetic & Geometric)

Radicals and Simplifying Radicals		Properties of Real Numbers

Distributive Property

Multi-step Equations

Functions (Linear, Nonlinear, Exponential)

Systems of Equations (Graphing, Substitution, Elimination)

Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities

Exponents and Exponential Functions

Sequences (Arithmetic & Geometric)

Radicals and Simplifying Radicals
N/AN/A
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ActivitiesLesson 1.1 – Properties of Real Numbers
Lead a class discussion using the board to introduce and define each property

Write examples on the board and ask students to identify the property

Call on students to come up with their own examples

Do a quick round of oral practice—write expressions and have students name the property

Transition by connecting properties to the upcoming distributive property lesson

Lesson 1.2 – The Distributive Property
Introduce and define the distributive property on the board

Demonstrate a few examples step-by-step

Have students solve similar problems on the board or aloud

Let students complete their worksheet individually or in pairs

Wrap up by reviewing two problems as a class and asking for property identification
Lesson 1.3 – Solving Multi-Step Equations Part 1
Explain and model how to simplify both sides of an equation

Show how to combine like terms and use inverse operations

Solve equations step-by-step on the board

Call on students to help solve problems out loud or on the board

Guide students as they work on their worksheet

Lesson 1.4 – Solving Multi-Step Equations Part 2
Explain how to solve equations with variables on both sides

Model moving variables and simplifying both sides

Solve practice problems on the board with student input

Have students complete their worksheet independently or in pairs

Review 1–2 problems as a class at the end
Lesson 1.5 – Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
Review steps to solve multi-step equations

Explain and model how to move variables to one side

Solve examples on the board with student input

Call on students to explain reasoning for each step

Assign the worksheet for individual or partner work

Lesson 1.6 – Literal Equations and Formulas
Explain the difference between numerical and literal equations

Model how to isolate a variable in a formula

Walk through examples on the board

Call on students to help isolate different variables

Assign worksheet practice and review one or two examples at the end
Lesson 1.7 – Ratios, Rates, and Conversions
Introduce and define ratios and rates using simple real-world comparisons

Explain how to write unit rates and convert units using ratios

Solve examples on the board with class participation

Guide students through setting up and solving simple conversions

Assign worksheet practice on rates and conversions

Lesson 1.8 – Solving Proportions
Review what makes two ratios a proportion

Show how to solve proportions by cross-multiplying

Work through examples on the board and ask students to help solve

Discuss common proportion word problems (like scale or recipes)

Assign worksheet problems to solve proportions independently or with a partner
Lesson 1.9 – Solving Multi-Step Inequalities
Review solving equations and introduce inequality symbols

Explain how solving inequalities is similar to solving equations, with special attention to multiplying/dividing by a negative

Solve examples on the board and graph solutions on a number line

Ask students to help solve and graph

Assign worksheet for individual or paired practice

Lesson 1.10 – Compound Inequalities
Introduce the difference between “and” and “or” compound inequalities

Model how to solve and graph both types on the board

Call on students to help solve and describe the meaning of each graph

Assign practice problems from the worksheet and review a few at the end
Lesson 1.11 – Absolute Value Equations
Introduce absolute value as distance from zero

Explain how absolute value equations can have two solutions

Model solving equations by setting up two separate cases

Solve examples on the board with student participation

Assign worksheet problems for practice

Lesson 1.12 – Absolute Value Inequalities
Explain how to interpret inequality symbols in the context of absolute value

Introduce and model how to rewrite as compound inequalities

Show how to graph both “and” (less than) and “or” (greater than) cases

Have students solve and graph examples on the board

Assign worksheet for independent or partner work
1. Review Game or Board Drill
Call out or write review questions from any section

Have students solve and explain answers out loud or on the board

Mix in vocabulary recall, solving equations, graphing, and interpreting problems

2. Whole-Class Guided Practice
Work through 3–5 problems that reflect the hardest topics (e.g., absolute value, multi-step inequalities, literal equations)

Ask for student volunteers to explain steps to reinforce understanding

3. Exit Review
Before leaving, ask 2–3 review questions aloud (covering different topics)

Have students answer verbally or show quick work on paper

1. Pre-Test Setup
Briefly go over test expectations (no talking, show work, raise hand for questions)

Pass out the test and scratch paper if needed

Ensure calculators are out only if allowed

2. Chapter 1 Test (Majority of class period)
Students take the test silently

Circulate to monitor and answer clarification questions (no help on content)
1. Announcements & Setup
Let students know they can:

Finish any missing work

Make up the test or review assignments

Quietly work on enrichment or rest

2. Makeup Work & Retakes
Identify and assist students who need to:

Finish the Chapter 1 test

Complete or correct previous worksheets/quizzes

Submit late assignments

3. Free Work / Enrichment
For students who are caught up:

Offer math puzzles, logic games, or challenge problems on the board

Let them quietly read, draw, or relax as long as they are respectful and quiet

4. End of Class
Thank students for using their time responsibly

Optional: Give a sneak peek of Chapter 2		Lesson 2.1 – Using Graphs to Relate Two Quantities
Introduce how graphs can show relationships between two variables

Model reading and interpreting different types of graphs on the board

Ask students to describe how one quantity changes with the other

Guide students through basic graph-based questions from the worksheet

Lesson 2.2 – Patterns and Linear Functions
Explain how patterns in tables or situations can form linear functions

Show how to identify a constant rate of change

Model building a table and writing a rule or equation from a pattern

Have students work on related practice problems on the worksheet
Lesson 2.3 – Patterns and Nonlinear Functions
Review the meaning of linear functions

Explain how nonlinear functions do not have a constant rate of change

Compare tables and graphs of linear vs. nonlinear patterns

Have students identify patterns and label them as linear or nonlinear

Practice using your worksheet

Lesson 2.4 – Graphing a Function Rule
Review what a function rule is

Model how to create a table of values from a function rule

Plot points on a coordinate plane from the table

Have students help fill in a table and plot points on the board

Complete graphing practice on the worksheet
Lesson 2.5 – Writing a Function Rule
Review how to identify a pattern from a table or situation

Model how to write a rule (equation) that represents the pattern

Have students describe patterns and write function rules aloud

Guide students through practice problems on the worksheet

Lesson 2.6 – Formalizing Relations and Functions
Define relation vs. function

Show how to determine if a relation is a function

Introduce function notation (e.g., f(x)) and how to evaluate it

Practice with examples on the board, then transition to worksheet problems
Lesson 2.7 – Arithmetic Sequences
Explain what a sequence is and how arithmetic sequences have a constant difference

Show how to find the common difference and identify missing terms

Model how to write a rule using the explicit formula

Solve examples on the board with student help

Have students complete the worksheet individually or with a partner
1. Review Discussion
Go over the major topics from Unit 2 on the board

Ask students to summarize what they remember from each section

Clarify any common misconceptions

2. Whole-Class Practice
Solve 3–5 representative problems from different parts of the unit on the board

Call on students to help solve and explain their reasoning

3. Exit Review
Ask a few verbal review questions or have students show quick answers on paper/whiteboards

Reinforce any weak spots noticed during the review

1. Test Setup
Go over expectations (no talking, stay seated, show work, raise hand for questions)

Pass out the Unit 2 test and scratch paper if needed

Ensure calculators are used only if permitted

2. Unit 2 Test (Majority of class time)
Students take the test silently

Circulate to monitor and answer procedural questions		1. Setup & Expectations
Explain that students can:

Finish or correct the Unit 2 test

Turn in missing work

Quietly engage in academic activities if caught up

2. Makeup & Retake Work
Identify students who need to:

Make up tests or assignments

Submit late work or corrections

Work one-on-one as needed while others work independently

3. Quiet Activities for Caught-Up Students
Allow them to:

Work on challenge problems or math puzzles

Free read or draw quietly

Help a peer (if appropriate and productive)

4. End of Class
Collect all makeup and late work

Thank students for staying on task

Optionally introduce what’s coming in Unit 3
Lesson 3.1 – Rate of Change and Slope
Introduce slope as a measure of how a quantity changes over time

Show how to find slope from a graph, a table, and two points

Solve example problems on the board with student participation

Have students complete related problems on their worksheet

Lesson 3.2 – Slope-Intercept Form
Define and explain slope-intercept form: y = mx + b

Identify slope and y-intercept from an equation

Model how to graph lines using the slope and y-intercept

Work through several examples as a class

Assign worksheet problems for individual or partner practice
Lesson 3.3 – Point-Slope Form
Introduce point-slope form: y – y₁ = m(x – x₁)

Show how to identify the point and slope from an equation

Model how to write an equation using a point and a slope

Have students practice rewriting equations and graphing them

Begin worksheet practice

Lesson 3.4 – Standard Form
Define standard form: Ax + By = C

Show how to convert to slope-intercept form if needed

Demonstrate how to find and graph intercepts

Work through examples together on the board

Continue worksheet practice individually or with a partner
Lesson 3.5 – Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Review slope and compare slopes of two lines

Explain how parallel lines have the same slope

Explain how perpendicular lines have opposite reciprocal slopes

Solve examples on the board, identifying line relationships

Assign worksheet problems for individual or paired practice

Lesson 3.6 – Graphing Absolute Value Functions
Introduce the form y = a|x – h| + k

Show how the vertex and direction (up or down) are determined by the equation

Graph examples on the board with class input

Highlight the V-shape and how to plot points on both sides of the vertex

Assign practice problems on the worksheet to reinforce graphing
Review Discussion:
Briefly discuss each major topic from Unit 3, prompting students to recall and summarize key ideas.

Whole-Class Problem Solving:
Work through representative problems on the board from each section (e.g., finding slope from a graph, writing equations in different forms, determining slopes of parallel/perpendicular lines, graphing absolute value functions). Have students explain steps and reasoning.

Exit Review:
Pose a few quick review questions to the class orally or using mini whiteboards, ensuring that all major Unit 3 topics are covered before concluding.

1. Test Instructions & Setup
Go over test expectations:

Work silently

Show all work

Raise hand for questions (no help on answers)

Pass out the Unit 3 test and scratch paper if needed

Allow calculator use only if permitted

2. Testing Time (Majority of class period)
Students complete the Unit 3 test independently

Walk the room, monitor students, and provide clarification on directions as needed
1. Class Setup
Explain that this is a flexible work day:

Students who are missing work or need to retake the test will focus on that

Students who are fully caught up may engage in quiet, independent activities

2. Makeup & Retake Zone
Identify and prioritize students who need to:

Finish the Unit 3 test

Complete or correct classwork/homework from Unit 3

Turn in missing assignments

3. Free Work / Enrichment Zone (for caught-up students)
Quiet activity options include:

Math puzzles or logic games

Drawing, journaling, or reading

Helping a peer (with permission)

4. End of Class
Collect all late/makeup work

Thank students for staying on task

Briefly preview the first topic in Unit 4 (optional)
Lesson 4.1 – Solving Systems by Graphing
Review how to graph lines in slope-intercept form

Explain that the solution is the point where the two lines intersect

Model solving a system by graphing both equations

Have students help graph systems and identify solutions

Begin worksheet practice on graphing systems

Lesson 4.2 – Solving Systems Using Substitution
Explain when substitution is useful (when one equation is already solved for a variable)

Model substituting one equation into the other and solving

Walk through examples on the board, having students explain steps

Assign worksheet problems for individual or partner practice
Lesson 4.3 – Solving Systems Using Elimination
Explain the elimination method and when to use it

Demonstrate how to add or subtract equations to eliminate a variable

Work through examples on the board step-by-step

Guide students as they practice elimination problems on the worksheet

Lesson 4.4 – Applications of Linear Systems
Discuss how systems of equations can model real-life situations

Present word problems involving systems (e.g., mixtures, distances, pricing)

Model solving these problems using any preferred method (graphing, substitution, elimination)

Have students attempt application problems on the worksheet individually or in pairs
Lesson 4.5 – Linear Inequalities
Introduce linear inequalities and their graphing rules

Demonstrate how to graph the boundary line (solid or dashed)

Show how to shade the solution region

Work through examples on the board

Assign worksheet problems for practice

Lesson 4.6 – Systems of Linear Inequalities
Explain how to graph multiple inequalities on the same coordinate plane

Model finding the solution region that satisfies all inequalities

Solve example problems as a class

Have students complete worksheet problems independently or in pairs
1. Whole-Class Warm-Up
Review and briefly discuss each solving method (graphing, substitution, elimination)

Ask students to name which method they prefer and why

2. Guided Practice
Work through 3–5 problems covering:

Graphing a system

Solving using substitution and elimination

Real-world word problem

Graphing a system of inequalities

Ask for volunteers to explain steps on the board

3. Quick Exit Review
Ask a few questions aloud (e.g., “What does the solution to a system represent?” or “What tells you to shade above or below in an inequality?”)

Have students answer out loud or write down responses to check understanding

1. Test Setup
Review test expectations:

Work silently

Show all steps

Raise your hand for questions (no content help)

Pass out the Unit 4 test and scratch paper if needed

Allow calculators only if permitted

2. Test Time (Majority of class period)
Students work independently on the test

Circulate to monitor and clarify directions as needed
1. Introduction
Let students know today is for:

Finishing the Unit 4 test (if needed)

Completing or submitting any missing work from Unit 4

Quiet individual work if everything is completed

2. Makeup & Test Completion
Identify which students still need to:

Finish or retake the Unit 4 test

Submit missing assignments

Work one-on-one with students who need support while others work independently

3. Enrichment / Free Time for Caught-Up Students
Quiet options may include:

Math puzzles or challenge problems

Drawing, reading, journaling

Helping a peer with review (if appropriate)

4. End of Class
Collect all late work and tests

Congratulate students who are caught up

Preview the first topic of Unit 5 (optional)		Lesson 5.1 – Zero and Negative Exponents
Review what exponents mean

Explain that any number to the 0 power equals 1

Show how negative exponents represent reciprocals

Solve example problems on the board and call on students to explain steps

Assign worksheet problems for practice

Lesson 5.2 – Exponential Functions
Introduce the form y = a·bˣ

Explain how exponential functions grow or decay depending on the base (b > 1 or 0 < b < 1)

Use simple tables to show how values increase or decrease quickly

Graph one example together to show exponential shape

Assign worksheet problems related to evaluating and identifying exponential functions		Lesson 5.3 – Comparing Linear and Exponential Functions
Review the structure of linear functions (y = mx + b) vs. exponential (y = a·bˣ)

Show how linear functions add and exponential functions multiply

Compare values in a table and on a graph

Discuss real-life examples (e.g., saving money vs. population growth)

Assign worksheet problems for practice

Lesson 5.4 – Exponential Growth and Decay
Explain how to identify exponential growth (b > 1) and decay (0 < b < 1)

Introduce growth/decay models: y = a·bˣ

Use real-world contexts like interest, population, and depreciation

Work through examples together on the board

Have students complete related problems on the worksheet
Lesson 5.5 – Solving Exponential Equations
Review exponential expressions and laws of exponents

Model solving exponential equations by rewriting both sides with the same base

Show how to set exponents equal when bases match

Solve a few examples with the class

Assign worksheet problems for independent or partner practice

Lesson 5.6 – Geometric Sequences
Define geometric sequence and how it differs from arithmetic

Show how to find the common ratio and generate a sequence

Introduce the explicit formula

Practice finding missing terms and writing formulas together

Students complete worksheet practice
Lesson 5.7 – Simplifying Radicals
Review what a square root is and what perfect squares are

Demonstrate how to break down a number under a radical into a product of factors

Model how to simplify radicals by taking out perfect square factors

Practice a few examples on the board as a class

Assign worksheet problems for individual or partner practice
1. Review Warm-Up
Quick oral or board-based review of:

Laws of exponents

Difference between linear and exponential patterns

Sequence types (arithmetic vs. geometric)

Simplifying radicals

2. Guided Practice
Solve a few example problems from each topic on the board

Ask students to explain their thinking or come up to demonstrate steps

3. Quick Exit Questions
Ask 2–3 review questions aloud or have students jot down answers to assess final understanding

1. Test Setup
Explain expectations:

No talking

Show all work

Raise hand for directions only

Pass out Unit 5 test and scratch paper if needed

Allow calculator use if permitted

2. Test Time
Students work silently and independently

Circulate to monitor and offer help on directions (not answers)
1. Class Introduction
Let students know they can:

Finish or fix the Unit 5 test

Turn in any late/missing Unit 5 work

Work quietly if everything is done

2. Makeup & Test Completion
Prioritize students who:

Still need to take or complete the test

Are turning in or catching up on assignments

Work one-on-one with students who need clarification or help

3. Quiet Work / Free Time (For Caught-Up Students)
Options include:

Math games or logic puzzles

Journaling, drawing, or silent reading

Helping a peer review if appropriate

4. Wrap-Up
Collect any remaining assignments or tests

Congratulate students who are caught up

Optional: Tease what’s coming in Unit 6 to build interest
1. Class Overview
Explain this day is to:

Complete or redo any missing or incomplete tests/worksheets from Units 1–5

Submit any late assignments

Review topics independently if caught up

2. Makeup & Retake Zone
Identify students needing to:

Finish tests or quizzes

Submit or redo worksheets or assignments

Provide one-on-one or small group support as needed

Allow students to work independently at their own pace

3. Enrichment & Quiet Activities for Others
Options for students caught up:

Math puzzles or challenge problems spanning Units 1–5

Reading or journaling related to math or personal interest

Peer tutoring or collaborative review (if productive)

4. Wrap-Up
Collect all completed work

Encourage students to stay caught up moving forward

Optionally preview key topics or goals for the next semester
Quick warm-up: Key vocabulary and formulas

Whole-class review:

Properties of numbers, equations, inequalities

Functions and graphing (linear, nonlinear)

Slope and different forms of linear equations

Guided practice solving a few representative problems from each unit

Q&A and clarifications		Warm-up: Key concepts and vocabulary refresher

Whole-class review:

Systems of equations & inequalities (methods & applications)

Exponents, exponential functions, growth & decay

Sequences and radicals

Solve example problems on the board, encouraging student participation

Final Q&A and exam tips

1. Test Setup
Review test rules and expectations:

Work quietly and independently

Show all work

Raise hand for clarifications only

Distribute the midterm exam and scratch paper if needed

Allow calculators if permitted

2. Midterm Exam
Students work on the test independently

Monitor and assist with directions as needed

3. Early Finishers
Quiet activities such as:

Math puzzles

Review worksheets

Reading or journaling

4. Wrap-Up
Collect all exams and materials

Congratulate students for their effort

Briefly preview upcoming content or next steps
1. Instructions & Setup
Explain this day is dedicated to completing the midterm exam

Review test expectations: quiet work, show all work, raise hand for directions only

Pass out the midterm exam and scratch paper if needed

Allow calculator use if permitted

2. Makeup Testing
Students work independently to complete the midterm

Monitor the room and assist with directions as needed

3. Early Finishers
Quiet activities:

Extra practice problems

Math puzzles

Reading or journaling

4. End of Class
Collect all tests and materials

Encourage students to ask questions for future review sessions if needed

Briefly preview the next unit if time allows
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