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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	Beginning of Year Review
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Beginning of Year Mathematics Review Lesson

Lesson Title: "Math Escape Room: The Great Review Challenge"

Objective

Engage students with an interactive and collaborative activity designed to review key math concepts from the previous year while building teamwork skills.

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Introduction (10 minutes)

Set the Scene: Imagine entering a mysterious math-themed escape room! The clock is ticking, and your mission is to solve a series of math puzzles to "escape" before time runs out.

Class Setup:

• Divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students.
• Each group will receive a "Math Escape Room Kit" containing envelopes with math puzzles and clues, a set of worksheets, and access to a timer.

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Activating Prior Knowledge (15 minutes)

Icebreaker Puzzle: Start the lesson by presenting a fun math riddle on the board:

Riddle: "I am a three-digit number. My tens digit is five more than my units digit. My hundreds digit is eight less than my tens digit. What number am I?"

Allow students to discuss and collaborate in their groups for 5 minutes to solve the riddle. Afterward, have a brief discussion about their thought processes.

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Activity Instructions (30 minutes)

1. Distribute Kits: Hand out the Math Escape Room Kits to each group.

2. Puzzle Stations: Each kit should include 5 different math puzzles that review topics such as:

   • Algebra: Simplifying expressions and solving equations.
   • Geometry: Area and perimeter problems.
   • Statistics: Interpreting graphs and mean, median, mode.
   • Probability: Basic probability questions.
   • Real-world Applications: Word problems based on real-life scenarios.

3. Teamwork: Groups must work together to solve each puzzle. They can only move on to the next puzzle after correctly solving the current one.

4. Time Limit: Set a timer for 30 minutes. Encourage groups to strategize their time effectively.

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

Debrief and Reflection: Once the time is up, gather the class together. Discuss which puzzles were the most challenging, which ones were fun, and what strategies worked well. This will help in reinforcing the importance of collaboration and review.

Exit Ticket

Ask each student to write down one math concept they feel confident about and one they would like to improve on this year as their exit ticket.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed Math Escape Room Kits (puzzles and instructions)
• Timer
• (Optional) Prizes for the first group to "escape"

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This engaging lesson format not only reviews essential math concepts but also encourages teamwork and effective communication among students, setting a positive tone for the academic year ahead!