Warm-Up 1
Day 1: Welcome and Math Habits
Start the course, review helpful math habits, and try a gentle readiness check.
Student Goal
I can get ready for summer bridge math and show what I already know.
Why It Matters
Strong habits help students begin 7th grade math with a plan for reading, showing work, checking answers, and asking useful questions.
Warm-Up
Warm-Up 2
Which is greater: 0.6 or 1/2?
Warm-Up 3
Which habit helps when a problem has several steps?
Short Lesson
Standard Focus
Grade 7 readiness across NC.7.NS, NC.7.RP, NC.7.EE, and NC.7.G
Student-Friendly Standard Goal
I can use math habits to solve problems, show my thinking, and notice what I need to practice.
- This bridge is practice, not a race. Each day helps you review one important skill for 7th grade math.
- Strong math habits include reading carefully, showing steps, checking whether an answer makes sense, and explaining your thinking in words.
- When a problem feels tricky, pause and ask: What do I know? What is the question asking? What first step can I try?
Guided Examples
Guided Example 1
Choose a First Step
A student has 18 points in a game, loses 7 points, then gains 4 points. What is the final score?
Step 1
18 - 7
What should we find first?
Guided Example 2
Check for Reasonableness
A student says 25% of 80 is 200. Is that reasonable?
Step 1
25% = 1/4
What does 25% mean?
Practice
Problem 1
Find -4 + 9.
Problem 2
Which number is closest to zero?
Problem 3
Write 3/4 as a decimal.
Problem 4
True or false: Showing work can help you find a mistake.
Problem 5
A recipe uses 2 cups of rice for 5 people. What information would help find rice for 10 people?
Reflection
How are you feeling about today's skill?
Optional reflection: What math habit do you want to use most during this bridge?