Tier 1 Instructional Tools & Strategies (Gr 9-12 Math) by DUSD Curriculum & Instruction https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj Share tips and tricks for any of these high-impact strategies that you have implemented successfully with students. en-us 2025-07-25 00:07:28 UTC 2025-08-07 16:22:26 UTC hello@padlet.com DUSDCandI https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3528172847 2025-07-25 00:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3528172847 Warm Ups https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3528172848 I have used "Which one doesn't belong?" - I put up 4 of anything (can be used across content areas), and students have to decide which one doesn't belong. This helps to activate learning and builds on prior knowledge.

Math example: 3, 6, 8, and 12 - (multiple answers for this one)

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]]> 2025-08-07 16:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537927225 Group White Boars use https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537927240 2025-08-07 16:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537927240 Reflecting via Quiz Corrections https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537927464 Allow students to make corrections to quizzes in Algebra 1, including time to reflect on their learning and next steps

]]> 2025-08-07 16:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537927464 Low scale group assessments https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537927670 accountable to each other

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]]> 2025-08-07 16:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537928166 Four Corners - Math https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537928172 "Which one doesn't belong" but there is an argument to be made for each of the options

]]> 2025-08-07 16:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537928172 Whole Class Grade https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537928401 Doing an assignment as a class, and getting a class score.

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Vocabulary summary at the end of each lesson with relevant vocabulary

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]]> 2025-08-07 16:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537929268 My Favorite No https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537929379 like an exit ticket on note cards - find the most common mistake and dispel it

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]]> 2025-08-07 16:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537929973 non-math conversations https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537930022 ask a non-math question towards the beginning of class to get them talking

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]]> 2025-08-07 16:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537930079 AP Calculus AB https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537930362 We do a lab using Play-doh, accompanied with other technology to help students understand how we use summation and integrals to calculate Volume of a 3D solid created with known cross-sections.

]]> 2025-08-07 16:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537930362 Number talk https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537930705 Number talks to start a lesson in order to activate thinking and encourage the sharing of ideas.

]]> 2025-08-07 16:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537930705 Non-AP calc https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537930859 Learning early in the year how each student learns best. This allows me to customize the lessons to maximize student engagement and reduce fear of math as much as possible. I want them to have positive math experiences that builds confidence and show they can be successful in spite of previous experiences in math class.

]]> 2025-08-07 16:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537930859 Setting short-term and long-term goals https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537930945 Setting short-term and long-term goals for the class so students know what they are working to achieve.

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]]> 2025-08-07 16:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537931894 20ish minute activities https://padlet.com/DUSDcurriculumandinstruction/5jfnxxfgwi7z2fgj/wish/3537932319 Change the learning activity every 20 minutes or so to keep attention focused.

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