Equity Reflections – Absolute Value and Fairness in Education

Choose one way to apply what you learned:

• Encouragement Notes → Write uplifting messages to classmates or peers who are working hard to meet goals.
• Peer Tutoring → Offer to help a classmate study or practice math problems.
• Awareness Poster → Create a visual showing why closing score gaps matters for educational fairness.

✎ Draw or sketch an idea here:

• A number line showing test score distances from the equity goal.
• OR a picture of students helping each other move closer to the goal.

“Equity means giving every learner what they need to reach the goal—not assuming everyone starts from the same place.”
— Equity in Numbers Journal

Instructions:

1. Copy the quote neatly on the lines below.
2. Highlight or underline the word(s) that mean the most to you.
3. Add a small drawing, border, or symbol that represents students closing the distance together.