Algebra Star

Add a twist to traditional task cards with this fun and engaging whole class powerpoint game! Teams will choose "lucky ducks" after each round if they successfully solve the four radical equations on each task card. Objective:Students will solve radical equations with square roots. Required skills include solving linear equations, solving quadratic equations and checking for extraneous solutions. I love using whole class games to keep things exciting while students practice new concepts, but

Add a twist to traditional task cards with this fun and engaging whole class powerpoint game! Teams will choose "lucky ducks" after each round if they successfully answer the four questions about graphing quadratic functions in vertex form. Objective:Students will use their knowledge of transformation rules to describe transformations, identify the vertex, write equations in vertex form and graph quadratic functions. Transformations include reflections over the x-axis, vertical stretches and

Add a twist to traditional task cards with this fun and engaging whole class powerpoint game! Teams will choose "lucky ducks" after each round if they successfully add and subtract the rational expressions. Objective:Students will find the sum or difference of two rational expressions. Common denominators and uncommon denominators are both included. Required skills include factoring binomials with a greatest common factor, factoring difference of perfect squares and factoring trinomials with

Add a twist to traditional task cards with this fun and engaging whole class powerpoint game! Teams will choose "lucky ducks" after each round if they successfully solve the absolute value inequalities. Objective:Students will solve one and two step absolute value inequalities. I love using whole class games to keep things exciting while students practice new concepts but so many games leave teams waiting around until it is their turn. I also hate when one team is in the clear lead and the ot