Doc Dos Math & CS
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Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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I was an associate professor of mathematics and computer science for 13 years at a small university before moving to my current position as a high school teacher at an independent high school.
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Precalculus Exponentials & Logarithms Tic-Tac-Toe Puzzle Activity
Includes a variety of exponential and logarithm problems used for my Precalculus Honors class, covering SimplificationEvaluating exactlyFinding equations given data/values/graphsWord problemsNatural logs, common log, log base bThe puzzle is a 10x10 three-in-a-row/tic-tac-tow puzzle. These often end up being my students favorite type of puzzle (many end up doing these for fun on their own time). There are quite a few problems on this activity, so it may take students more than one hour to finish.
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Math, PreCalculus
Also included in: Precalculus Puzzle Activity Bundle
Precalculus Trigonometric Identities & Equations Tic-Tac-Toe Puzzle Activity
Includes a variety of trigonometric identity problems used for my Precalculus Honors class, covering Basic alternatives to Pythagorean IdentityDouble angle identityAddition identitiesProduct-sum identitiesProblems include both verifying/proving/disproving identities and using identities to solve numerical problems. The puzzle is a 10x10 three-in-a-row/tic-tac-tow puzzle. These often end up being my students favorite type of puzzle (many end up doing these for fun on their own time). There are q
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Math, PreCalculus
Also included in: Precalculus Puzzle Activity Bundle
Precalculus Functions Battleship Puzzle Activity
Includes a variety of basic functions problems used for my Precalculus Honors class, covering DomainCompositionLocal min/max graphicallySolutions to linear inequalityFinding inverse of a function (rational)Shifts/scaling of template functionAs this is geared toward Precalculus, it is expected students have seen all of this material before, and this is part of the first set of "review chapters" in my class. The puzzle is a traditional Battleship placement one. Student can typically finish this ac
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Math, PreCalculus
Also included in: Precalculus Puzzle Activity Bundle
Precalculus Periodic Functions Sudoku Puzzle Activity
Includes a variety of periodic function problems. Includes Determining amplitude, period, phase shift, and vertical shift from equations, graphs, and word problemsSolving mixed-form inverse trig and trig problems.The puzzle is a traditional Sudoku one. As many textbooks use a, b, c, d ( or A, B, C, D) for standard forms of periodic functions, the students get to learn some Greek letters in this activity. A student can typically finish this activity and puzzle in an hour long class. Copyright: R
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Math, PreCalculus
Also included in: Precalculus Puzzle Activity Bundle
Precalculus Right Triangle Word Problems Kakurasu Puzzle Activity
Right triangle SOH-CAH-TOA word problems. Some problems have sketches to help students set up the problem, others do not. The puzzle is an 8x8 Kakurasu puzzle. A student can typically finish this activity and puzzle in an hour long class. Copyright: Resource cannot be shared online unless the site is password protected and for student only access.
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Math, PreCalculus
Also included in: Precalculus Puzzle Activity Bundle
Precalculus Systems of Equations Nonogrid Puzzle Activity
Includes systems of equations problems used for my Precalculus Honors class, covering 2 equation/unknown linear3 equation/unknown linearWord problems2 equation/unknown nonlinearThe puzzle is a nonogrid/nongram/picross. Student can typically finish this activity and puzzle in an hour long class. Copyright: Resource cannot be shared online unless the site is password protected and for student only access.
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Math, PreCalculus
Also included in: Precalculus Puzzle Activity Bundle
Precalculus Polynomials Skyscraper Puzzle Activity
Includes a variety of polynomial problems used for my Precalculus Honors class, covering Complex +,-,*,/Algebraically finding rootsDetermining equation from graphWord problemsThe puzzle is a 6x6 Skyscraper puzzle. Many students have not seen this type of puzzle before, and tend to enjoy the challenge. A student can typically finish this activity and puzzle in an hour long class. Copyright: Resource cannot be shared online unless the site is password protected and for student only access.
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Math, PreCalculus
Also included in: Precalculus Puzzle Activity Bundle
Precalculus Lines Mathdoku Puzzle Activity
Includes a variety of linear problems used for my Precalculus Honors class, covering Line between two pointsLine perpendicular to anotherModeling line given dataFinding equations of lines given graphAs this is geared toward Precalculus, it is expected students have seen all of this material before, and this is part of the first set of "review chapters" in my class. The puzzle is a 7x7 Mathdoku, which has the same rules as Sudoku but provides hints in the form of arithmetic problems. Student can
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Math, PreCalculus
Also included in: Precalculus Puzzle Activity Bundle
Precalculus Pretest Nonogrid Puzzle Activity - Free Resource
Precalculus Pretest ActivityIncludes a variety of Algebra II review problems whose solutions lead to clues for a nonogrid/nonogram/picross puzzle. Typically, students finish the problems within a 60 minute class, then get far with the puzzle. Students who have done many nongrid puzzles before often finish well within class time; others may finish for homework. I usually give this the first or second day of Precalculus. Basic function evaluation, properties of polynomials, and logic that I want
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Math, PreCalculus
Also included in: Precalculus Puzzle Activity Bundle
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About the store
Experience
I was an associate professor of mathematics and computer science for 13 years at a small university before moving to my current position as a high school teacher at an independent high school.
Teaching style
For the past five to six years, I have incorporated puzzle-style activities into my mathematics curriculum. My belief is that fostering students' analytical thinking is crucial, and I have observed that these puzzles provide an enjoyable challenge for them. In fact, some students view these puzzles as a rewarding experience after completing the mathematical components of our lessons.
In my computer science courses, I often have the privilege of teaching exceptional students. To accommodate a range of abilities, I design labs and projects that are achievable for the average student, occasionally with some guidance. However, these assignments are structured with enough complexity to ensure that even my most advanced students do not find them trivial and remain engaged.
My own education history
I have an BS, MS, and PhD in mathematics with an emphasis on computational mathematics.
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