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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AP Calculus Precalculus Review - Sudoku Puzzle Activity
I use this as a "day 1" activity in AP Calculus. It is not meant to be a comprehensive review of all of Precalculus, but rather a quick reminder of some topics of importance. There is at least one problem corresponding to Solutions to rational functionsUsing the Pythagorean identity to solve a trig equationInverse trig algebraSlopeAmplitude, period, vertical shiftLog rulesExponential growthFinding an inverse functionUnit circle trig evaluationHorizontal and vertical asymptotesPiecewise function
10th - 12th
Calculus, PreCalculus
Also included in: AP Calculus BC Puzzle Activities Bundle - First Semester
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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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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