Jonathan Over
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Lancaster, California, United States
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Seven years of college tutoring since the age of 14; fifteen years of professional secondary teaching in mathematics and physics. Master's Thesis on Irradiance Modeling for Aircraft Application. Master's in Educational Administration. Science Department Chair for three years. Community College Engineering and Physics Adjunct Instructor. California State University Lecturer for Material Science. Currently teaching physics to freshman at an Early College High School. Also done independent charter school personalized teaching for grades K-12.
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Test on Functions: Basic Operations, Composite, Inverse
Ten Question Assessment with one bonus question. Topics include inverse, composite, operations on functions. No graphing. Includes error analysis as well as worded responses. All multiple choice. Higher level.
9th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, PreCalculus
Combinatorics Test
Combinatorics was my favorite undergraduate course in mathematics. This test covers topics including basic counting principles, permutations, combinations, and a little theory. Application type problems. Multiple-choice.
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Applied Math, Statistics
CCSS
HSS-CP.B.9
PHET Physics Lab Activity Magnetism
Inquiry-based lab activity that requires use of the PHET simulations (free online). This worksheet covers the topics of magnetic poles, Earth's magnetic field, and electro-magnetic induction (both ways).
9th - 12th
Physics
PHET Physics Simulation Energy Skate Park
Inquiry-based activity that requires use of free simulations provided online (most can be downloaded) at PHET. This activity helps students recognize conservation of energy. Topics covered include velocity, potential energy, kinetic energy, and thermal energy as well as vertical displacement.
9th - 12th
General Science, Physics
Absolute Value Functions Worksheet
Questions 1 - 20 require graphing absolute value functions on a Cartesian coordinate system beginning with the mother function and adding various components to allow students to see what each part does to the graph; 21 - 25 the graph is given and students are required to give the equation of the function; 26 - 31 are absolute value inequalities in one variable; 32 is a writing prompt; 33 is modeling using a data table; 34-37 is graphing absolute value inequality functions on a Cartesian coordina
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Graphing
PHET Physics Simulation Lab Electricity
Inquiry-based activity that uses free simulations from PHET online. Topics covered by this worksheet include electrostatics, conservation of charge, electric dipoles, and electric fields. Additional questions allow for an internet search of topics that may be deeper than what is required of a student in entry-level physics but will give a better understanding of why.
9th - 12th
Physics
Sum, Difference, Double Angle Trig Test
14 question, multiple-choice, higher-level thinking assessment. Topics covered include exact calculation of angles that result from sums or differences on the unit circle; proofs using sum, difference, and double angle formulas; error analysis; and using the sum, difference, and double angles formulas as well as identifying when to use them.
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Math), PreCalculus
Contour Map Lab
This is an exploratory activity where students use readily available materials to create contour maps (graduated cylinder, rock, plastic container, water). Appropriate for a physical science, geoscience, or even general science class. Seven follow up questions at the end.
7th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Physical Science
Polynomials Long Division Worksheet
Twenty two problems on long division polynomials. Includes a section introducing synthetic division. Challenge includes two algebraic proofs for the sum and difference of cubes. Long division includes remainders as well as having students discriminate between the appropriate use of synthetic and long division. Includes two word problems, one involving area and volume.
9th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math Test Prep
Statistics (Algebra) Test
Twelve multiple-choice, higher-level thinking questions covering topics of outliers, trends, mean, median, variance, range, standard deviation, and various graphical representations of data. Good stuff.
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Applied Math, Statistics
CCSS
HSS-ID.A.1
, HSS-ID.A.2
, HSS-ID.A.3
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PHET Physics Simulation Lab Activity Capacitance
I made a series of these out of desperation from not having enough supplies for hands-on labs. This activity allows students to follow an inquiry-based lab in discovering capacitance using the PHET simulations available for free online. This particular worksheet covers the topics of an electric field, capacitance, geometric properties of capacitors, series and parallel, "voltage", and even has discussion on dielectric materials.
9th - 12th
Physics
Exponential Worksheet
Questions 1 - 6 relate to NASA fireball data and require modeling and writing; 7 - 12 require graphing and identifying of y-intercept and horizontal asymptote; 13 - 18 focus on general exponential modeling with variable coefficients; 19 - 21 is modeling of exponential decay of a flu virus; 22 - 24 is creating an exponential function given two points
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra 2, Applied Math, PreCalculus
Distributing Polynomials Worksheet
Beginning Algebra appropriate worksheet. Can be used for intermediate as well. Distribution property along with applications to geometry and Pascal's Triangle.
6th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Projectile Motion Kinematics PHET Lab
Appropriate for any level of physics, in particular conceptual physics. Using the free PHET simulation, a structured approach to discovering freefall, range, altitude, angles, and horizontal and vertical velocity components. Many common physics misconceptions have been erased with this lab. 10 questions directly related to the simulations as well as 2 summary / writing questions. PHET simulation can be found at https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/projectile-motion.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Physics, Science
PHET Capacitance Lab (HTML Simulation)
An updated version using the HTML simulation found on PHET. This one does not include diaelectric (the other one does but refers to the JAVA based applet). These instructions cover parallel-plate capacitance geometry, electric field, and application.
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Physics, Science
Sedimentary Rocks Lab
Short theory and classification of sedimentary rocks. The lab uses readily available materials and is low cost. Two short labs are presented: the classic layering by clast size in a glass jar and creating a conglomerate rock using Epsom salt. The labs conclude with show questions and analysis. Very appropriate for earth science, physics science, and geoscience.
7th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Physical Science
Volcanoes Test
Multiple-choice, matching, and true / false 36 question assessment. Answer key included. Topics include historical examples, types of eruptions and flow, pyroclastic debris, viscosity, gas, and physical descriptions of volcanoes. Mostly Costa Level 1 and 2 questions.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science
Converting Units Application Worksheet
A worksheet that reinforces unit conversion via application. Most numbers are based on factual data. Worksheet appropriate for any level of science including entry level sciences, physics, and engineering (this particular worksheet I have used in physics, AP Physics, and PLTW IED). A total of 34 questions. Great to use with https://www.digitaldutch.com/ this worksheet can take anywhere from an hour or more depending on student ability.
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physics, Science
Geoscience / Geology Open-Ended Question Worksheet
Open-ended 36 questions. Topic headings include Introduction to Geology, Minerals and Elements, Igneous Rocks, Volcanoes, and Sedimentary Rocks. Mostly Costa Level 1 and 2 questions.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science
Exponential and Logistic Modeling Internet Project
Using the provided URL, the applet provides a population growth simulation for two scenarios: exponential and logistic. This worksheet presents an orderly way to explore both, taking into account pros and cons for each. May be used for solely exponential modeling, though the logistic modeling helps students judge between different types of mathematical modeling. Worksheet includes a total of 6 "Experiments" to run with the simulation. Can be done in a computer lab in one hour. May be used e
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Applied Math, Graphing
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About the store
Experience
Seven years of college tutoring since the age of 14; fifteen years of professional secondary teaching in mathematics and physics. Master's Thesis on Irradiance Modeling for Aircraft Application. Master's in Educational Administration. Science Department Chair for three years. Community College Engineering and Physics Adjunct Instructor. California State University Lecturer for Material Science. Currently teaching physics to freshman at an Early College High School. Also done independent charter school personalized teaching for grades K-12.
Teaching style
Non-American. Costa Higher Level, Bloom's Taxonomy, behaviorist, meta-cognition, bilingual, no spoon-feeding. I love teaching theory along with application. I hold students accountable for their learning. I had my Algebra 2 students working on functions and had them doing Newton difference quotient derivatives by the end of the day. I read math and science education research and am fascinated with the TIMMS. I look to our foreign counterparts for my pedagogy. I don't give homework. My students are successful and can overtake honors students in their depth and knowledge.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Antelope Valley Scholars in Residence Scholarship 2001
Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award
Outstanding Engineering Award 2013 Engineer's Council
My own education history
Antelope Valley Community College AA, AS Mathematics
UCLA BS, Applied Mathematics
CSUN MS, Mechanical Engineering
CSUB Single Subject Teaching Credential Math / Science
CSUDH MA, Educational Administration
Additional biographical information
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