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Kate Dean - Secondary Math

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Elkhart, Indiana, United States
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I have been creating engaging math resources for 18 years. My goal is to create no and low prep activities that are ready for teachers to print and use. My self-checking activities give students the confidence in knowing they have solved each problem correctly, while giving them something other than just another worksheet.
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Preview of Finding the Missing Side of Similar Triangles MYSTERY Activity

Finding the Missing Side of Similar Triangles MYSTERY Activity

With this engaging and self checking activity, your students will enjoy finding sides of similar triangles using proportions or zoom (scale) factors to solve the mystery! No prep and ready to print, this activity will help your students practice setting up and solving proportions or finding scale factors to find the missing side of similar triangles. This resource makes differentiation easy! This "Who Found It" Mystery comes with 4 different versions, which is great for differentiation:
Preview of Simplify, Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Rational Expressions Mazes Activity

Simplify, Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Rational Expressions Mazes Activity

With this engaging and self-checking 3-Maze activity, your students will review simplifying, multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting rational expressions. No prep and ready to print, these activities will help your students practice operations with rational functions. There are 3 different mazes. This Rational Expressions Maze Activity includes the following 3 mazes: Simplifying Rational ExpressionsMultiply & Divide Rational ExpressionsAdd & Subtract Rational Expressions There ar
Preview of Solving Trigonometric Equations Scavenger Hunt Activity

Solving Trigonometric Equations Scavenger Hunt Activity

This engaging and low prep activity will get your students up and moving around the room while practicing solving trigonometric equations all in one ready to print activity. This activity makes the perfect review for your Unit Test. Students will solve simple equations as well as equations requiring factoring. Students will answer 12 questions. Two different student answer sheets are included - a one-page and a two-page answer sheet. An answer key (just answer path, no worked out solutions) a
Preview of Complex (Imaginary) Numbers Operations Maze Activity

Complex (Imaginary) Numbers Operations Maze Activity

With this engaging and self checking activity, your students will will enjoy solving math problems while working their way through a maze. No prep and ready to use, this activity will help your students practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and simplifying Complex (Imaginary) Numbers. This Complex Numbers (Imaginary Numbers) Maze pack includes: Add and Subtract Complex NumbersMultiply Complex NumbersSimplify Complex Square Roots There are three different mazes included, one on each t
Preview of Compositions of Functions Halloween Color by Number Activity

Compositions of Functions Halloween Color by Number Activity

With this engaging and self-checking Halloween color by number (color by code) activity, your students will enjoy Composition of Functions while coloring a fun fall (Halloween) picture. No prep and ready to print, this activity will help your students practice function composition with both linear and quadratic functions. There are 2 different pictures for students to pick from to color. Students will use their answers from each problem to help color a fun Halloween picture (a ghost or pump
Preview of Solving Quadratics by Factoring Thanksgiving Fall Color by Number Activity

Solving Quadratics by Factoring Thanksgiving Fall Color by Number Activity

With this engaging and self-checking Thanksgiving (Turkey)/Fall color by number (color by code) activity, your students will enjoy solving quadratic equations by factoring while coloring a fun fall picture. No prep and ready to print, this activity will help your students practice setting polynomial equations equal to zero and solving by factoring. There are 3 different pictures for students to pick from to color. Students will use their answers from each problem to help color a fun fall p
Preview of Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal Color by Number Halloween Activity

Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal Color by Number Halloween Activity

With this engaging and self-checking color by number (color by code) activity, your students will enjoy practicing finding angles using angle relationships from parallel lines cut by a transversal while coloring a fun Halloween picture. No prep and ready to print, this activity will help your students practice setting up and solving 12 different equations. There are 3 different pictures for students to pick from to color. Students will use their answers from each problem to help color a f
Preview of Finding Zeros (roots) of Polynomial Functions Winter MYSTERY Activity

Finding Zeros (roots) of Polynomial Functions Winter MYSTERY Activity

Boost engagement with this self-checking, differentiated Finding Zeros of Polynomial Functions Winter MYSTERY Activity. Say goodbye to dull practice — and hello to confident, independent learners. This self-checking winter mystery activity helps students find roots of cubic and quartic polynomials while uncovering clues to solve a fun seasonal mystery. It reinforces identifying zeros (roots) of polynomial functions and builds fluency with polynomial division. Designed for Algebra 2 and PreCa
Preview of Composition of Functions (with x only) MYSTERY Activity | Self Checking

Composition of Functions (with x only) MYSTERY Activity | Self Checking

With this engaging and self checking activity, your students will enjoy practicing composition of functions with linear and quadratic equations to solve the mystery! No prep and ready to print, this activity will help your students practice function composition evaluating each function for x. This resource makes differentiation easy! This "Who Found It" Mystery comes with 4 different versions, which is great for differentiation: 6 Question Activity 9 Question Activity 12 Que
Preview of Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities Winter Color by Number Activity

Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities Winter Color by Number Activity

Bring winter fun to your Algebra 1 class with this self-checking Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities Christmas Color by Number (code) Activity. Say goodbye to low-engagement practice — and hello to confident students who can work independently. This self-checking color by number activity helps students practice solving systems of linear inequalities through an engaging, Christmas and Winter-themed format.  This no prep and ready to print activity is perfect for your Algebra 1 students. W
Preview of Dividing Polynomials (Synthetic Division) Christmas MYSTERY Activity

Dividing Polynomials (Synthetic Division) Christmas MYSTERY Activity

Boost engagement with this self-checking, differentiated Dividing Polynomials Christmas MYSTERY Activity using synthetic or long division. Say goodbye to dull practice — and hello to confident, independent learners. This self-checking Christmas mystery activity helps students divide polynomials using synthetic division or long division while uncovering clues to solve a fun seasonal mystery. Designed for Algebra 2 and PreCalculus students, this "Who Found It" resource includes everything you
Preview of Finding Roots/Zeros/Solutions Polynomial Equations MAZE Activity

Finding Roots/Zeros/Solutions Polynomial Equations MAZE Activity

With this engaging and self-checking 3-Maze activity, your students will review finding the roots, solutions, zeros of Polynomial Functions using synthetic division and factoring. No prep and ready to print, this activity will help your students practice finding roots (solutions/zeros) of polynomial functions. There are 3 different mazes. This Zero/Roots/Solutions of Polynomial Equations Maze Activity includes the following 3 mazes: Zeros of Polynomial FunctionsSolving Polynomial Equation
Preview of Algebra 2 Year Long Mystery Activity Bundle

Algebra 2 Year Long Mystery Activity Bundle

Get 52 self-checking activities with this high school Algebra 2 resource bundle. Save time and money while helping students master key Algebra 2 concepts — and simplify your planning in the process. Get practice with Simplifying Rational Expressions, Dividing Polynomials, Solving Equations and Systems, Composition of Functions and more. This bundle includes 13 differentiated Mystery activities focused on essential Algebra 2 topics, designed for high school students. It is perfect for teachers
Preview of Right Triangle Trig - Sides Only Ugly Christmas Sweater Color by Number Activity

Right Triangle Trig - Sides Only Ugly Christmas Sweater Color by Number Activity

Bring winter fun to your Geometry class with this self-checking Right Triangle Trig (Finding Sides Only) Color by Number (code) Activity. Say goodbye to low-engagement practice — and hello to confident students who can work independently. This self-checking color by number activity helps students practice finding the missing side of a right triangle with Trigonometry (sine, cosine, tangent) through an engaging, winter-themed format.  This no prep activity is perfect for your high school Geome
Preview of Operations and Composition of Functions Maze Activity

Operations and Composition of Functions Maze Activity

Are you looking for a no prep and engaging way for your students to practice operations and compositions of functions? Your students will practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and compositions of functions while working through these self checking maze activities. This Operations and Compositions of Functions Maze Activity includes the following 4 mazes: Add & Subtract FunctionsMultiply & Divide FunctionsComposition of FunctionsOperations and Composition of FunctionsAnswer ke
Preview of Factoring Polynomials A=1 CHOOSE TWO Digital & Printable Self-Checking Activity

Factoring Polynomials A=1 CHOOSE TWO Digital & Printable Self-Checking Activity

Give your students choice with this self-checking and engaging Factoring Polynomials with a=1 digital and printable no prep activity. Students will answer 12 questions over factoring polynomials, all of which a = 1. This Google Sheet activity lets students know if their answers are correct/incorrect right away. How it works:There are 6 question sets and 3 questions in each set. Students will choose 2 of the 3 questions from each set to answer. After answering 2 questions in the set correctly,
Preview of Rigid Transformations Scavenger Hunt Activity

Rigid Transformations Scavenger Hunt Activity

This engaging and low prep activity will get your students up and moving around the room while practicing the three rigid transformations (translation, rotation, reflection). This self-checking activity is ready to print and go! Students will answer 12 questions. Two different student answer sheets are included - a one-page and a two-page answer sheet. An answer key, with diagrams, is provided. Related Resources:⭐ Transformation Maze⭐ Rigid Transformations Sneaker Color by Number Differen
Preview of Right Triangle Trig & Inverse Trig Color by Number Activity Coffee Gnomes

Right Triangle Trig & Inverse Trig Color by Number Activity Coffee Gnomes

With this engaging and self-checking color by number (color by code) activity, your students will enjoy practicing finding sides and angles using their trig and inverse trig skills while coloring a fun coffee picture. No prep and ready to print, this activity will help your students practice setting up and solving trig equations to solve for the indicated side or angle. There are 3 different pictures for students to pick from to color. Students will use their answers from each problem to h
Preview of Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities Self-Checking JOKE Activity

Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities Self-Checking JOKE Activity

Get ready for low-prep engagement with this Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities in standard form and slope-intercept form Joke Activity. Say goodbye to boring worksheets and hello to confident, independent learners. This self-checking joke activity helps students practice and feel confident about graphing systems of linear inequalities. Students graph each system, record the letter that is part of the solution, and reveal the punchline to the joke once all problems are complete. This is
Preview of Identifying Similar Triangles Halloween Color by Number Activity | Self-Checking

Identifying Similar Triangles Halloween Color by Number Activity | Self-Checking

With this engaging and self-checking Halloween color by number (color by code) activity, your students will enjoy identifying similar triangles (based on SSS~, SAS~, AA~, and not~) while coloring a fun halloween picture. No prep and ready to print, this activity will help your students practice determining if two triangles are similar and how. There are 2 different pictures for students to pick from to color. Students will use their answers from each problem to help color a fun fall picture
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Experience

I have been creating engaging math resources for 18 years. My goal is to create no and low prep activities that are ready for teachers to print and use. My self-checking activities give students the confidence in knowing they have solved each problem correctly, while giving them something other than just another worksheet.

Teaching style

I love coming up with creative and engaging ways for students to practice math.

My own education history

Associates - Chaminade University of Honolulu Bachelors in Math Education - Indiana University Master in Secondary Education - Indiana University

Additional biographical information

I live in Indiana with my husband, two kids, and a vivacious labrador.