Exploring Mathematics

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Indiana, United States

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I have taught 8th grade math and algebra (to 7th and 8th graders) for 8 years at a suburban school just outside of Indianapolis.

Exploring Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing

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I have found that students struggle with writing equations from story problems. To help scaffold this skill, I first have them reverse it by writing story problems to correspond with variables and equations that I give them. Included in the zip file is a 5-slide powerpoint that I use to introduce and practice the topic. It starts with a systems of equations story problem, and we work together as a class to write the corresponding equations. I use this slide to introduce the concept of defi

8th - 10th

Algebra, Math, Other (Math)

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I have taught 8th grade math and algebra (to 7th and 8th graders) for 8 years at a suburban school just outside of Indianapolis.

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I try to create/use activities that require students to think and do for themselves. My goal is always to find a way for them to figure it out rather than me telling them.