Looking for a dynamic way to boost engagement, promote teamwork, and gather meaningful formative data in your middle school math classroom? The Team Target Review (TTR) activity is your answer. Designed to be used with any math topic, this collaborative strategy transforms traditional review days into interactive, high-energy learning experiences. Students work in randomly assigned teams to solve increasingly rigorous rounds of standards-based problems — and they love every minute of it.
The structure of Team Target Review is simple but powerful. Each group receives one copy of the round’s problem set and must collaboratively solve each problem, with team members initialing the ones they complete. Once all problems are answered and a final team task is completed, the team submits their paper for teacher approval. Correct submissions earn raffle tickets and advance to the next round. The excitement builds as students accumulate tickets for a prize drawing, adding a layer of motivation that keeps the whole class focused and on task.
This activity isn’t just about fun — it’s also a tool for targeted intervention and formative assessment. By having students initial their work, teachers can quickly identify which students may be struggling with specific problem types or concepts. This makes it easy to address misunderstandings in real time or to plan future small group interventions based on students’ demonstrated needs. It’s a high-impact strategy for any math standard, from proportions to geometry to data analysis.
Whether you’re prepping for an assessment, reviewing a tough unit, or just want to breathe new life into your math block, the Team Target Review is a flexible, standards-aligned resource that delivers. With a structure that blends academic rigor and classroom joy, TTR is a must-have for your teaching toolkit.
7th Grade Team Target Review
8th Grade Team Target Review
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