Kelsey Timms

This circuit contains 24 problems to help students practice multiplying and dividing fractions. Students must be able to reduce fractions, but all answers are given in improper fraction form. The format of the circuit allows students to work independently, because they must hunt for the answer within the circuit in order to move on to the next problem. Because of this, no answer key is included; however, working through the circuit is the only prep you should need to do. Thank you for downloadi

This is a short practice assignment that will help students practice finding second and third derivatives. Implicit differentiation is also included. How to use: Split students into groups of 2.Have students designate one person as Partner A and the other as Partner B. (If you have a group of 3, you could have two Partner A's or two Partner B's.)Students should work on the problems in their assigned column.Have students check their answers with each other. The answers for corresponding problems

This is a card sorting activity that I use when introducing inverses of functions to my pre-calculus students. Here's how I use it: Give each student a sheet of cards and have them cut them out.Students match each function with its inverse.Students glue the cards in pairs into their interactive student notebooks.Note: This is an introductory activity. I use it on the same day that I introduce inverses of functions, and most students are able to complete it easily. This is best used for a formati

This is a sheet of notes for an interactive student notebook. For the functions y=sin(x) and y=cos(x), students will make a table of values and then graph the function. This is a great way for students to get a feel for what the graphs of sine and cosine functions look like, as well as identify similarities and differences. I print both pages on one sheet, then have students cut them apart and glue one on each page.

This worksheet includes ten statements about the Extreme Value Theorem and critical points. Students need to decide whether the statements are always true, sometimes true, or never true. This is a challenging, but doable activity that kept my AP Calculus AB students busy for about half a class period. It promotes great discussion among students and can help the teacher identify and clear up misconceptions. Answer key is included.

This lesson is designed as a quick review of fractions and fraction operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) for students who have already been exposed to fraction operations in the past. The slideshow includes discussion questions, several practice problems with answers, and an exit ticket with an answer key to use as formative assessment. I used this lesson with 9th grade Algebra 1 students to remind them about fraction operations. This lesson is designed to take about

This is a spiral review activity for an AP Calculus BC class. The format is a circuit. Students start in the marked cell and complete the first problem. This activity is self-checking; when they determine their answer, they find the answer in another cell and call that #2. They continue in this way until they arrive back at the first cell to check their last answer. This is part of a set of weekly spiral review circuits. Links to the other circuits in this set will appear below as they are c

This is a 20-question circuit that contains a variety of trigonometry problems. This includes right triangle trigonometry, using the unit circle, graphs of trigonometric functions, and trig identities. Designed as a unit review.

This is a sheet for interactive student notebooks. It covers: Differential equations vocabularyVerifying a solution to a differential equationSketching slope fieldsA completed version is included. I use this with my AP Calculus AB classes. I print both pages on one sheet and have them glue it into their notebooks. We then use it as a note-taking guide as we introduce differential equations.

This is a bingo game that you can use to practice derivatives with your students. The problems only involve taking derivatives using the power rule or with formulas for sine, cosine, exponential, and log derivatives. No product, quotient, or chain rules. Directions for teachers are included.

This is a group activity to help students work with multiple representations of limits. Students work in small groups with a variety of problems. This activity gives students the opportunity to work individually, with a small group, and with the whole class. Detailed instructions for teachers are included, as well as an answer key with possible solutions.

This is a great way for students to practice solving exponential equations. All equations can be solved without the use of logarithms. Directions for use: Students can work individually or in groups. Make one set of cards per group or per student. Have students cut out all the cards.Students should place all the cards with the answer side up. Students choose any card and flip it over so that an equation is showing.Solve the equation and find the answer among the other cards. If students can’t fi

This is an activity that I give to my students to help them find the derivatives of secant, cosecant, tangent, and cotangent functions. Students must already know how to take the derivatives of sine and cosine functions. This is very doable for students to work independently or in partners. The activity is formatted so that each student gets a half-sheet of paper. Students will need to show their work on a separate sheet of paper.

This is a sheet for interactive student notebooks on the graphs of exponential functions (standard form of an exponential function and exponential growth vs exponential decay). To use: print 2 pages on one sheet, then give each student a half-sheet. Answer key included.

This is a review sheet for basic derivatives that includes the following skills: Writing and interpreting tangent linesProduct RuleQuotient RuleDerivatives of trig functionsDerivatives of exponential functionsHigher order derivativesThis can be used as a study guide before a test or final exam. It could also be used at the end of the year to practice for the AP test. 8 questions. Answer key included.

This is a spiral review activity for an AP Calculus BC class. The format is a circuit. Students start in the marked cell and complete the first problem. This activity is self-checking; when they determine their answer, they find the answer in another cell and call that #2. They continue in this way until they arrive back at the first cell to check their last answer. This is part of a set of weekly spiral review circuits. Links to the other circuits in this set will appear below as they are c

This is a spiral review activity for an AP Calculus BC class. The format is a circuit. Students start in the marked cell and complete the first problem. This activity is self-checking; when they determine their answer, they find the answer in another cell and call that #2. They continue in this way until they arrive back at the first cell to check their last answer. This is part of a set of weekly spiral review circuits. Links to the other circuits in this set will appear below as they are c

This is a spiral review activity for an AP Calculus BC class. The format is a circuit. Students start in the marked cell and complete the first problem. This activity is self-checking; when they determine their answer, they find the answer in another cell and call that #2. They continue in this way until they arrive back at the first cell to check their last answer. This is part of a set of weekly spiral review circuits. Links to the other circuits in this set will appear below as they are c

This is a spiral review activity for an AP Calculus BC class. The format is a circuit. Students start in the marked cell and complete the first problem. This activity is self-checking; when they determine their answer, they find the answer in another cell and call that #2. They continue in this way until they arrive back at the first cell to check their last answer. This is part of a set of weekly spiral review circuits. Links to the other circuits in this set will appear below as they are c

This is a spiral review activity for an AP Calculus BC class. The format is a circuit. Students start in the marked cell and complete the first problem. This activity is self-checking; when they determine their answer, they find the answer in another cell and call that #2. They continue in this way until they arrive back at the first cell to check their last answer. This is part of a set of weekly spiral review circuits. Links to the other circuits in this set will appear below as they are c