Warm-Up 1
Day 5: Week 1 Review
Review rational numbers, expressions, equations, inequalities, and problem-solving habits.
Student Goal
I can use what I practiced this week to solve mixed review problems.
Why It Matters
Mixed review helps students choose strategies and build confidence before moving into slope, functions, and geometry.
Warm-Up
Warm-Up 2
Evaluate x + 9 when x = 6.
Warm-Up 3
What is the first step for 5x - 4 = 16?
Short Lesson
Standard Focus
Readiness for NC.8.NS and NC.8.EE
Student-Friendly Standard Goal
I can choose a strategy, show work, and check answers across several topic types.
- Mixed review starts with naming the topic: rational number, expression, equation, inequality, or word problem.
- After naming the topic, choose a strategy such as number line, inverse operations, substitution, or a reasonableness check.
- You do not have to rush. A careful first step is part of good math thinking.
Guided Examples
Guided Example 1
Mixed Review Word Problem
A student earns 4 points on each challenge and already has 6 points. How many challenges make 26 points?
Step 1
4c + 6 = 26
What does c represent?
Guided Example 2
Check a Mixed Answer
A student says -3 x -6 = -18. What should they check?
Step 1
-3 x -6
What happens when the signs are the same?
Practice
Problem 1
Find -12 / 4.
Problem 2
Evaluate 2x + 7 when x = 3.
Problem 3
Solve 3x + 1 = 16.
Problem 4
Which means at most 20 minutes?
Problem 5
A student gets x = 4 for 2x + 5 = 13. Is the answer reasonable?
Reflection
How are you feeling about today's skill?
Optional reflection: What improved during Week 1, and what do you want to revisit?