The Math Support Toolkit
When your students say “I don’t know,” they don’t need to hear “just try something.” They need to know what to try next...
The Math Support Toolkit gives secondary math students a clear, repeatable process for getting started, getting unstuck, and knowing when and how to ask for help.
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Instead of
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“I don’t know.”“Miss, help me.”
"I tried ___.""I got stuck here.""Here's what I need help with."
A complete system for teaching students what to do when they’re stuck
Try Something Menu
Gives students concrete strategies to try when they’re stuck.
IDK Blueprint
Give students a repeatable process for moving past “I don’t know”.
Math Support Ladder
Builds a pathway from self-support to purposeful teacher help.
Plus
Editable templates + simple implementation guides to make the system work in your classroom.
Less “Miss, help me.”
More "Here's what I've tried."