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I've taught 15 years as a secondary mathematics teacher and 3 years as a part-time adjunct instructor at the University level. I've taught all secondary grade levels 9-12. My experience included teaching Geometry, Algebra 1 & 2, Probability & Statistics, College Intermediate Algebra, and Intro to Statistics for Liberal Arts students.
After teaching 15 years, I transitioned to being an Instructional Coach for math, helping teachers strategize and plan new ways to engage students in their classrooms.
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Whodunit?? An Immersive Murder Mystery using Logarithms
You are called on to help solve the murder of a very important member of our society – a fellow mathematician! Discover the clues, read alibis that will help you piece together what happened, who was where and at what times. Use Logarithms and Newton's Law of Cooling (an extension on basic Exponential Decay formulas) to determine the victim's time of death. All of this leads to proving WHODUNIT?? *This project was created with technology in mind, and may need to be modified depending on the tec
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
CCSS
HSA-REI.A.1
, HSF-LE.A.1c
, HSF-LE.A.4
+1
Surviving a Zombie Hoard! - Using Simulation to Create Exponential Models
Students have a blast using probability simulation to model the impending Zombie Apocalypse! Use an online dice roller to simulate the likelihood of survival from week to week, losing students at every turn. Eventually the zombie hoard will come for you - how long will your students survive?? This project uses simulated data to allow students a fun way to construct exponential decay models. Students will need to have already learned how to build simple exponential equations (y=a*b^x). This proj
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Monopoly Regression - Linear Modeling Using Data & Statistics
Linear modeling can be fun looking at data taken from the classic game Monopoly! Students will build a scatterplot using technology and use what they've learned to build both a line of fit by hand, and a linear regression model. Students will be comparing their model built by hand to their regression model built by technology and both interpolate and extrapolate data to answer questions about pricing and distance. *This project is written with the TI-Nspire graphing software in mind. This proje
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
CCSS
HSA-SSE.A.1a
, HSA-CED.A.2
, HSA-REI.A.1
+3
Learning Slope: Roof Pitch & Solar Panel Installation
For STEM math and Algebra 1 students: The idea of slope in linear functions as Rise/Run can be valuable in those in home construction. This project explores the idea of slope in an immersive way. Students will use Google Maps to take a street view image of their homes (or neighbors, friends, relatives, really whoever!) and use software to carefully take measurements along the ridges and find angles to help determine the viability for installing solar panels on their roof. Depending on the result
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Will It Go In? Exploring Quadratic Functions Shooting 3-Pointers
Students have a great time working with Quadratic Functions with this project! Head to the gym and grab a basketball - shoot a 3-pointer and figure out - will it go in?? Students will video themselves taking several 3-point shots, then screenshot their videos when the ball reaches its vertex. They will work to create a quadratic model (in both vertex and standard form) to show the path of their ball and see if it matches their shot in real life. Students have a great time figuring this out! *Th
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Exploring Advanced Trigonometry - Law of Sine, Cosine and Trig Functions
This lengthy project will help students explore the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines in an interactive, in depth manner. They will see first-hand that the ratios from Law of Sines will always be equal for any triangle, and discover how to manipulating the Pythagorean Theorem can work for non-right triangles - giving you the Law of Cosines! Students will also explore early ideas of Trigonometric Functions and investigate periodicity on graphs of sine and cosine. This project is meant to be done us
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Geometry, Math, PreCalculus
Create an Escape Room - Fun with Quadratic Equations
Students have a great time creating an imaginative escape room scenario, where each lock is opened by solving one of five different types of Quadratic Equation problems that they make! This project really challenges them to demonstrate that students know how to set up and properly solve: 1. Using the Quadratic Formula 2. Creating a transformation of the parent function 3. Finding the axis of symmetry and vertex 4. Physics application using gravity (quadratic vertical motion functions) 5. Finding
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Investigating Fundamental Ideas of Geometry - Interactive Diagrams
This simple project has students investigate several fundamental rules of Geometry - midpoints of segments, angle bisectors, perpendicular lines, vertical angles & linear pairs, triangle midsegments, and polygon angle sums. This can be done as a whole class lead by the teacher, or done independently. A step-by-step guide makes building these interactive diagrams easy. This project uses Geogebra, a free online diagramming tool.
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Geometry, Math
Investigating Graphs of Polynomials - Real Zeros, Minima & Maxima, End Behavior
Help students explore the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra using a step-by-step instructional guide that creates interactive graphical representation of higher order polynomials. Students will be able to investigate on their own the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, discovering the number of real zeros a polynomial can have based on its degree, and observe how different terms of a polynomial can impact the number of local minima and maxima points a polynomial may have. Students will also explore the
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Waterpark Ticket Analysis - Using Linear Equations to Model Cost
Students use their knowledge on creating linear equations (slope-intercept form) to work through cost scenarios to determine what outcomes are more favorable depending on various factors. This project reinforces ideas of determining slope from tabular data, constructing slope-intercept equations and graphing. They will need to find breakeven points, and determine the value of cost options depending on factors such as time spent at the park, how many rides they'll likely ride, etc. The project al
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Centers of Triangles - Exploring the Points of Concurrency
A short, independent exploration of the points of concurrency of a triangle - Incenter, Circumcenter and Centroid (Orthocenter not included in this project). Students will use Geogebra (free online diagramming software) on their browsers to construct their points using an easy to follow step-by-step guide.
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Geometry, Math
Vacation Systems! - Build a System of Equations to Compare Vacation Costs!
Students will research 2 vacations using real life costs and travel options, and build linear cost models to compare overall value. They will compare using a system of equations to find the length of the trip where vacation costs would be the same, and use reasoning to explore when costs would become greater or lesser in certain circumstances (systems of inequalities). This project uses real life travel and cost information from online navigation services (Google Maps, Mapquest, etc.) and flight
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Geometry - Kites & Trapezoids Properties Exploration
A short, simple project for students to explore the properties of Kites & Trapezoids using Geogebra (free online software).
9th - 12th
Geometry, Math
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About the store
Experience
I've taught 15 years as a secondary mathematics teacher and 3 years as a part-time adjunct instructor at the University level. I've taught all secondary grade levels 9-12. My experience included teaching Geometry, Algebra 1 & 2, Probability & Statistics, College Intermediate Algebra, and Intro to Statistics for Liberal Arts students.
After teaching 15 years, I transitioned to being an Instructional Coach for math, helping teachers strategize and plan new ways to engage students in their classrooms.
Teaching style
My Master's degree was in Teaching Mathematics with an Emphasis on Technology. All of my major projects across my classes incorporate the use of technology in some way, from graphing software, probability simulations, to even using Google Maps.
My own education history
I completed my Bachelors and teacher certification from Eastern Michigan University in 2008.
I obtained my Master's from Siena Heights University in 2015.
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