Writing an Equation Doodle Note

Steps for solving a problem by writing an equation - visual interactive "doodle notes"

Students are guided through graphic notes for math problem solving through "Read, Understand, Plan, Write, Solve, and Check."

When students color or doodle in math class, it activates both hemispheres of the brain at the same time. There are proven benefits of this cross-lateral brain activity:

- new learning

- relaxation (less math anxiety)

- visual connections

- better memory & retention of the content!

Students fill in the sheets, answer the questions, and color, doodle or embellish. Then, they can use it as a study guide later on. Graphic doodle and sketch notes take full advantage of Dual Coding Theory (the way brains process visual and linguistic information) to maximize retention.

Content includes:

- problem solving strategy - Write a Equation

- steps for the process

- understanding what the algebraic equation needs to be

- defining variables

- writing, solving, and checking the solution

- practice examples

- visuals and room for creativity & interaction

Check out the preview images for more detail about this item and the research behind it.

Visual note taking strategies like sketch notes or doodle notes are based on dual coding theory.  When we can blend the text input with graphic/visual input, the student brain processes the information differently and can more easily convert the new learning into long-term memory.

This strategy also integrates the left and right hemispheres of the brain to increase focus, learning, and retention!

1 page is included, plus an answer key, sample, and info.

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Reviews from other teachers:

-Great review or as an intro into solving equations. The students love the interactive notes, the coloring eases the stress that some of them have with math.

-Love this. I created a whole year bundle of notes as we are not sure when we will be able to return to school. All students received this bundle (journal) and use it to review their understanding. Thank you!

-Great Resource!! My students love doodle notes! I use them with my Algebra one and Geometry classes.

-great preparation for my 8th graders have used in the past - lots of fun :)

-Perfect for my ELLs.