How do we bring real world connections into Algebra 1 class? This year I have started a new initiative called Weekly Worldly Warm Ups (I love a good alliteration). Every Friday, students will begin class by processing a warm up question that relates to real world issues. They will be encouraged to compute or analyze something from the real world and also digest the material. I want student to understand that math exists around them and that being a good consumer and processor of that information is important.
If you have been following me across the years then you likely know that I want to use these warm up problems as a place for students to connect purpose. But, I also acknowledge that sometimes we need to slow down and connect to things that are important to them. Yes, that means sports, video games and TikTok too!.
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