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 8th grade math with a plan for reading, showing work, checking answers, and explaining thinking.
Warm-Up
Warm-Up 2
Which expression means 5 more than a number n?
Warm-Up 3
Which habit helps most on multi-step problems?
Short Lesson
Standard Focus
Grade 8 readiness across NC.8.NS, NC.8.EE, NC.8.F, and NC.8.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 reviews one important skill for 8th grade readiness.
- Strong math habits include reading carefully, showing steps, checking whether an answer makes sense, and explaining your thinking.
- 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 24 points in a game, loses 9 points, then gains 6 points. What is the final score?
Step 1
24 - 9
What should we find first?
Guided Example 2
Check for Reasonableness
A student says 40% of 50 is 200. Is that reasonable?
Step 1
40% is less than 100%
Should 40% of 50 be less than 50 or greater than 50?
Practice
Problem 1
Find -8 + 15.
Problem 2
Which is greater: 0.75 or 2/3?
Problem 3
Solve x + 7 = 19.
Problem 4
A table shows 3 notebooks cost 12 dollars. What is the cost per notebook?
Problem 5
True or false: Checking an answer can help you notice a mistake.
Reflection
How are you feeling about today's skill?
Optional reflection: What math habit do you want to use most during this bridge?