Middle School Math Writing Prompts

A set of 112 math writing prompts for middle school, grades 6 to 8. The prompts ask students to explore mathematical concepts deeply, which builds critical thinking and communication skills in mathematics along with a thorough understanding of essential middle school math standards.

How to use it

Each prompt is written to draw out an insightful response and to make math accessible. The prompts fit a variety of settings:

• Task cards
• Stations
• Exit tickets
• Interactive notebooks

Response sheets are included to suit different classroom needs.

Quick facts

• Topic: writing in math
• Grades: 6–8

Bundles and related resources

For more writing in math activities, see Writing In The Middle School Math Classroom.

Free resources

Get my free Warm Up Slides templates.

Terms of use

By purchasing this product, you own a license for one teacher only for personal use in their own classroom. Licenses are non-transferable and therefore can not be passed from one teacher to another. If the teacher who purchased this license leaves the classroom or changes schools, the license and materials leave with that teacher. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire team, grade level, school or district without purchasing the correct number of licenses. If you are a coach, principal or district interested in transferable licenses that would accommodate yearly staff changes, please contact me for a transferable license quote at lindsay@beyondtheworksheet.com.

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