Warm-Up 1
Day 1: Welcome and Math Habits
Start the course, try a gentle readiness check, and build strong math habits.
Student Goal
I can get ready for summer bridge math and show what I already know.
Why It Matters
Strong habits make middle school math feel more manageable because students know how to begin, organize work, and keep going.
Warm-Up
Warm-Up 2
Which is greater: 0.7 or 0.65?
Warm-Up 3
Which habit can help when a math problem feels tricky?
Short Lesson
Standard Focus:
NC.6.NS: The Number System
Student-Friendly Standard Goal:
I can use number sense and math habits to start problems, show work, and check my thinking.
- This bridge is practice, not a race. Each day is a small step toward feeling more ready for middle school math.
- Strong math habits include reading carefully, showing work, checking answers, and explaining your thinking in words.
- When a problem feels hard, pause and ask: What do I know? What is the question asking? What strategy could I try first?
Guided Examples
Guided Example 1
Show Your Work
Maya has 36 stickers. She gives 9 stickers to a friend and splits the rest equally into 3 pages. How many stickers go on each page?
Step 1
36 - 9
What should we find first?
Guided Example 2
Choose a Helpful Habit
A problem asks for the total cost of 4 notebooks at 3 each and one folder for 2. What is a good first move?
Step 1
4 x 3
Why multiply first?
Practice
Problem 1
Find 68 - 29.
Problem 2
Which number is greatest?
Problem 3
Find the next number: 5, 10, 15, 20, __.
Problem 4
True or false: Showing work can help you find mistakes.
Problem 5
A bag has 4 red marbles and 6 blue marbles. How many marbles are in the bag?
Reflection
How are you feeling about today's skill?
Optional reflection: Optional prompt: What feels strong for you right now, and what is one skill you want to practice?