TCP Trivia
Who are the directors of TCP this year?
Who are Ms. Jackson and Ms. Maria?
I make a mistake, learn from it, and keep trying. What is this called?
What is resilience?
Encouraging a teammate
Student makes supportive statements like "You’ve got this!" or helps a teammate who is struggling.
-8-(-4)
What is -4?
There are 9 fish in a bowl. All but 3 die. How many are left?
What are 3 fish?
What are our 4 field trips this summer?
What are Foss park, the MIT museum and Boda Borg?
I feel like I am an important part of my math class and the STEM community. What is this called?
What is belonging?
Asking for help
Student admits they are stuck, asks a classmate or teacher for support, and identifies what they are struggling with.
x + 7 = 15
What is x = 8?
You flip a coin 10 times, and it lands on heads each time. What are the odds that it will land on heads on the 11th flip?
Who are all of the lead teachers this summer?
Who are Ms. Nagle, Mr. Avila, Mr. Stewart and Ms. Turner?
I ask questions, get help when I need it, and believe I can succeed. What is this called?
What is agency?
Active listening
Student makes eye contact, reflects back what they hear, and asks a clarifying question.
-3x = 21
What is x = -7?
An odd number becomes “even” when one letter is removed. What is the number?
What is 7?
When did TCP start in Somerville?
What is 2017?
I believe I can get better at math through practice and effort. What mindset is this?
What is a growth mindset?
Showing resilience after getting a problem wrong
Student stays positive, learns from the mistake, and tries again.
15−3x = −30
What is x = 15?
What number comes next?
3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ___
What is 96?
Who founded TCP?
Who is Dr. Adrian B. Mims?
I believe that I belong to an academic community, that I can succeed, that my abilities and competence grow with my effort, and that my work has value to me. What mindset is this?
What is an academic mindset?
Making a new student feel welcome
Student introduces themself and other, asks questions, and helps them feel included.
-2(3x + 1) = 40
What is x = -7?
A two-digit number has digits that add to 10. The tens digit is 4 more than the ones digit. What is the number?
What is 73?