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We’ve added a fresh set of math resources for Teacher Plus members! These resources are perfect for giving students extra practice and helping you hit the ground running this school year.

To help build the teacher-student connection from day one, we’ve also included a bonus back-to-school activity: fun conversation prompts that spark trust, laughter, and classroom community.

Check out all the September add-ons below to support a smooth, confident start to your math routines.

High School Teacher Tools

This month, tools for N-Gen Algebra I, N-Gen Geometry, and N-Gen Algebra II features assessments, mid-unit quizzes, and exit tickets for revising key concepts. These add-on resources for your classroom focus on topics like functions, circles and their properties, and probability.

N-Gen Math Algebra I:

• Unit 2 – Mid-Unit Quiz (Form C)
  This quiz checks students’ foundational skills in solving linear equations, evaluating solutions, and understanding algebraic properties. Use it after Lesson 5 to assess progress, identify misconceptions, and prep for deeper equation-solving topics. Ideal for warm-ups or test prep sessions.
  
• Unit 3 – Practice with Key Features of Functions
  Packed with graph-based questions, this worksheet helps students identify intercepts, intervals of increase/decrease, and real-world context from functions. Great for modeling lessons, math talks, or as independent practice to reinforce graph interpretation skills.

• Unit 3 Mid-Unit Quiz (Form C)
  This mid-unit quiz assesses key concepts like interpreting functions, interval notation, evaluating domain and range, and understanding increasing/decreasing behavior on graphs. With a mix of multiple-choice and short answer questions, it’s a great checkpoint after Lesson 5. Use it for individual assessment, small-group discussion, or a formative check-in to guide reteaching.

N-Gen Math Geometry:

• Unit 2 – Mid-Unit Quiz (Form B)
  Covers transformations like reflections, rotations, and dilations in coordinate geometry. Teachers can use this quiz after Lesson 5 to check for conceptual and procedural understanding, especially before introducing congruence.
  
• Unit 3 – Practice with Congruent Triangles
  A hands-on worksheet for identifying corresponding sides/angles and applying triangle congruence postulates (ASA, SSS, etc.). Great for practice, partner work, or homework when teaching triangle congruence.

• Unit 3 – Mid-Unit Quiz (Form B)
  This quiz reinforces triangle congruence theorems, logical reasoning, and proof writing. A solid checkpoint for post-Lesson 7 instruction—helpful for regrouping students before geometric proofs ramp up.

N-Gen Algebra II:

• Unit 2 – Mid-Unit Quiz (Form A)
  This assessment blends functions, composition, rate of change, and exponential decay scenarios. Assign after Lesson 5 to evaluate students’ understanding of functions in algebraic and contextual forms. Works well as a quiz or spiral review.
  
• Unit 3 – Practice with Forms of a Line
  Students get hands-on with parallel/perpendicular lines, point-slope form, slope-intercept, and real-world modeling. Ideal for reinforcing linear form fluency in direct instruction, stations, or homework.

• Unit 3 – Mid-Unit Quiz (Form A)
  This quiz focuses on linear modeling, graphing, and contextual applications of slope and intercepts. Use after Lesson 3 to check mastery of line equations and to prompt reflection through real-life word problems.
  
• Unit 4 – Practice with Exponential Functions
  From identifying exponential behavior to modeling decay and evaluating compositions, this resource supports deeper understanding of exponential growth/decay. Perfect as post-lesson practice, review material, or enrichment for early finishers.

Looking for Middle School add-ons for September instead? Get the list here.

September’s Bonus: Student Question Prompts

We’re also including a special back-to-school bonus: a printable set of conversation starters to help you build classroom community from day one.

Designed to ease first-day nerves and spark meaningful interaction, these open-ended prompts encourage students to share about themselves in ways that feel safe, inclusive, and fun. Whether you’re running partner interviews, small group circles, or quick warm-ups, this resource gives you flexible tools to get kids talking and listening.

Each question fosters curiosity, empathy, and connection, making it a great way to kick off the year with trust and positive vibes. Use them as icebreakers, brain breaks, or even writing prompts during advisory or ELA.

You can print and cut them out for quick use, or project them as daily openers. Either way, they’re a low-prep win for a high-impact first week. This resource is absolutely free to all our teacher Plus membership subscribers. Join our community for early access to this and other monthly resources.

We hope these Algebra tools help streamline your lesson planning this month. If you have any questions or need additional support, feel free to reach out at [email protected]. We’re always here to help.

Happy Math-ing.
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