Warm-Up 1
Which statement best describes a growth mindset about
math?
Vocabulary: A
growth mindset means believing you can
improve with effort and practice. Mistakes help you learn!
A Some people are just not math people
B I can get better at math by practicing and learning from
mistakes
C If math is hard, it means I should give up
D Only the fastest students are good at math
Check
✓ Correct! A growth mindset means believing that effort and practice
make you stronger in math.
✗ Not quite. A growth mindset is about believing you can improve. The
answer is B : practicing and learning from mistakes
helps you grow.
Warm-Up 2
True or false: Everyone uses math every day, even outside of school.
Think about it: Do you use math when you check the
time, share snacks equally, or figure out how much something costs?
True
False
Check
✓ Correct! Math is everywhere — from cooking and shopping to sports
and video games.
✗ Actually, this is true ! We use math every day —
telling time, handling money, measuring, and much more.
Practice 1
Which of these is a math strength that can help you
succeed?
Tip: Math strengths are not just about speed. Being
careful, creative, or persistent are all strengths too!
A Always finishing first
B Never making mistakes
C Being willing to try different strategies when stuck
D Memorizing every formula
Check
What is one of your own math strengths?
Sentence frame: "A math strength is ___ because it helps me ___."
✓ Correct! Trying different strategies shows persistence and
flexibility — two powerful math strengths.
✗ Speed and memorization are not the only strengths. The answer is
C : being willing to try different strategies is a
key math strength.
Practice 2
Jamal says, "I'm not a math person." What would be a helpful response
from a classmate?
Remember: A
growth mindset response encourages effort
and believes everyone can improve.
A "That's okay, not everyone can be good at math."
B "You just need to try harder."
C "Everyone can grow in math. What part is tricky? Let's figure it
out together."
D "Maybe you should switch to an easier class."
Check
Why is this the best response?
Sentence frame: "The best response is ___ because it shows ___."
✓ Correct! This response shows a growth mindset and offers support —
exactly what a good math community does.
✗ The best response is C because it encourages Jamal
and offers to help — that builds a positive math community.
Practice 3
Sort each activity into whether it uses math or does not use math.
Think broadly! Math includes counting, measuring,
comparing, estimating, patterns, and shapes — not just worksheets.
Splitting a pizza equally
Checking the score in a game
Reading a novel
Measuring ingredients to bake cookies
Saving money for a new game
Writing a poem
Check
✓ All correct! Splitting pizza, checking scores, measuring, and
saving money all involve math.
✗ Some items are in the wrong group. Remember — math includes
dividing, counting, measuring, and managing money!
Practice 4
Quick review! Solve each problem using mental math.
Strategy: Use what you know from Grade 5. Think about
place value and basic facts.
Check All
Sentence frame: "I solved ___ by thinking about ___."
✓ All correct! 25 + 37 = 62, 100 − 46 = 54, and 8 × 7 = 56. Great
mental math!
✗ Some answers need another look. Check: 25 + 37 = 62, 100 − 46 = 54,
8 × 7 = 56.
Practice 5
Which of these is NOT a good strategy when you feel
stuck on a math problem?
Tip: Good mathematicians have many strategies. Think
about which option does NOT help you move forward.
A Draw a picture or diagram
B Give up and skip it
C Re-read the problem and underline key information
D Ask a classmate to explain their thinking
Check
What do you usually do when you feel stuck?
Sentence frame: "Giving up is not a good strategy because ___.
Instead, I could ___."
✓ Correct! Giving up does not help. Drawing pictures, re-reading, and
asking classmates are all productive strategies.
✗ The answer is B . Giving up and skipping does not
help you learn. The other options are all great strategies!
Challenge
A store sells notebooks for $3 each and pens for $2 each. You have
$20. If you buy 4 notebooks, how many pens can you buy with the money
left over?
Step by step: First, find the cost of 4 notebooks: 4
× $3 = ? Then subtract that from $20 to find money left. Finally,
divide by $2 to find how many pens.
A 2 pens
B 3 pens
C 4 pens
D 5 pens
Check
Show your work and explain your thinking:
Sentence frame: "4 notebooks cost 4 × $3 = $___. I have $20 − $___ =
$___ left. $___ ÷ $2 = ___ pens."
✓ Excellent! 4 × $3 = $12 for notebooks. $20 − $12 = $8 left. $8 ÷ $2
= 4 pens. Math is yours!
✗ Let's work through it: 4 notebooks = 4 × $3 = $12. Money left = $20
− $12 = $8. Pens = $8 ÷ $2 = 4 pens (C) .