Lauren Fulton
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Tyler, Texas, United States
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Me and You... We're about to make your math classroom a whole lot more exciting. ✨
I know that finding time to prep engaging activities is tough, especially when juggling the demands of a busy schedule. That’s why I design math resources for grades 5 through Algebra 1 that are both low-prep for you and highly engaging for your students – even the most reluctant ones!
My goal is to make math accessible and enjoyable for every student while giving you back valuable time. Let’s work together to bring joy and ease into your math classroom!
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Ratios and Proportions Activity Murder Mystery with Proportional Relationships
Looking for a low-prep, highly-engaging activity to practice setting up and solving for ratios and proportions from word problems and equations for proportional relationships? This murder mystery is the perfect way for students to practice while having FUN! Students become suspects after a carnival worker is murdered. There are only a few clues about the murderer, and the students must set up and solve proportions to figure out who it is!Students are given character cards when they enter the ro
6th - 7th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS, TEKS
6.RP.A.3b
, 6.RP.A.3d
, 7.RP.A.1
+5
Also included in: 7th Grade Math Activity Bundle | Mystery Games
Key Features of Quadratic Graphs & Functions Graphic Notes
With three pages of graphic notes, your students will be engaged as they learn about key features of quadratic graphs and quadratic functions in standard & vertex form! This no prep set of notes contains everything you need to cover key features of parabolas and their equations! This product aligns to CCSS HSF-IF.B.4, HSF-IF.C.7a & TEKS A.7A, A.6B, A.6C ⭐ This Product Includes⭐ 1 Page of Key Features of Quadratic Graphs Notes 1 Page of Standard Form of Quadratic Function Notes 1 Page of
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
CCSS, TEKS
HSF-IF.B.4
, HSF-IF.C.7
, HSF-IF.C.7a
+4
Pythagorean Theorem Activity
Solve the murder mystery using the Pythagorean Theorem in this activity! In this engaging murder mystery, students must apply their math skills to uncover the guilty suspect. Perfect for 8th grade math or as a quick refresher for Geometry students—because nothing says fun like solving a murder mystery with triangles! Students are transported to a beautiful estate for a lawn party, when a guest is murdered. They must work with word problems to solve Pythagorean Theorem problems and figure out who
8th - 10th
Geometry, Graphing, Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
8.G.B.7
, 8.G.B.8
, MA.8.6.C
+5
Also included in: 8th Grade Math Activity Bundle Mysteries
Fun Solving Two Step Equations Activity Mini Mystery
Looking for an engaging, low-prep way for students to practice solving 2 step equations? Then this Mystery Activity is for you! Students will get all the practice they need as they solve two step equations with integers to figure out who among them robbed the bank! BRING MORE MYSTERY TO MATH!! ⭐ Shop ALL Math Mysteries!!⭐ Students become suspects when an innocent transaction at their bank's ATM goes terribly wrong! As each student enters the room, they receive a suspect card and clue sheet. T
7th - 9th
Algebra, Math
CCSS, TEKS
7.EE.B.4a
, MA.7.10.A
, MA.7.11.A
Also included in: Algebra 1 Activity Bundle CCSS and TEKS Aligned Mysteries
Linear Equations Mystery Slope Halloween Math Activity 8th Grade Algebra
This ghostly mystery makes a fun & engaging Halloween Math activity finding slope and y-intercept activity for your 8th grade or Algebra 1 students! This Low-Prep, Linear Equations Activity (with Digital & Printable versions) will have your students finding slope and y-intercepts from tables, graphs, equations, and word problems to figure out who among them is the ghost of Aunt Bertha! Students become characters in the mystery story, where they are transported to a beautiful old home. Once
8th - 9th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
CCSS, TEKS
8.EE.B.6
, HSF-LE.A.1a
, MA.8.4.B
+9
Also included in: Algebra 1 Activity Bundle CCSS and TEKS Aligned Mysteries
Fun Solving Multi Step Equations with Variables on Both Sides Activity Mystery
Looking for a LOW PREP, HIGH ENGAGEMENT Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides Activity? Your students will love this MYSTERY! In this multi-step equations mystery, students are given unique suspect cards and assume the identity of an amusement park guest. When one of their fellow park guests is robbed, it's up to your class to figure out who the thief is and solve the mystery!Students must be able to write & solve multi-step equations, including the use of distributive property, with
7th - 9th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
8.EE.C.7
, 8.EE.C.7b
, HSA-CED.A.1
+6
Also included in: Writing and Solving Equations & Inequalities Bundle!
Scatter Plots Graphic Notes
Looking for an engaging way to teach scatter plots? These graphic notes are perfect for student engagement and can double as classroom posters! These content rich, beautiful notes serve as a great introduction to your unit and work wonderfully as a quick-reference for students. Material Covered: trend lines/line of best fit, outliers, types of correlation (positive, negative, zero), creating & interpreting scatter plots and trend lines. This Product Includes1 Page of Key Features Scatter Plo
8th
Graphing, Math
CCSS, TEKS
8.SP.A.1
, 8.SP.A.2
, MA.8.11.A
Area of Circles and Circumference Notes
Looking for an engaging way to introduce area and circumference of circles? This set of graphic notes is perfect for teaching or reviewing area and circumference in your classroom! Students will love filling out and coloring the notes, and you'll love the NO PREP work that's required. This product covers: Finding the area of a circle given the radius or diameter, and finding the circumference given the radius or diameter.⭐ This Product Includes⭐ 1 Page of Area of a Circle Notes & Practice1 Page
7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS, TEKS
7.G.B.4
, MA.7.9.B
7th Grade Probability Activity Mini Mystery | Simple and Compound Probability
This low-prep simple and compound probability activity is an engaging way for students to practice working with probability, sample spaces, and simple & compound events! (Digital & Printable Versions) Students are given character cards when they enter the room and assume the role of a hotel guest. Their relaxing stay at the hotel is interrupted when a hotel staff member is found dead. The murderer left a clue sheet and students must work together, solving the probability clue sheet to fig
7th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS, TEKS
7.SP.A.2
, 7.SP.C.7a
, 7.SP.C.7b
+5
Also included in: 7th Grade Math Activity Bundle | Mystery Games
Key Features of Linear Functions Notes | Graphing Linear Equations
Looking for an engaging way to teach key features of linear functions in slope-intercept form? These graphic notes are perfect for student engagement and can double as classroom posters! These content rich, beautiful notes serve as a great introduction to your unit and work wonderfully as a quick-reference for students. Material Covered: Slope from graphs, y-intercept, x-intercept, slope-intercept form, horizontal lines, parent function, and vertical lines. This Product Includes1 Page of Key Fe
8th - 9th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
CCSS, TEKS
8.EE.B.6
, 8.F.A.3
, HSF-LE.A.2
+6
7th Grade Math Activity Bundle | Mystery Games
Are you looking to ENGAGE your 7th grade math students? This digital & printable Activity Bundle will have your students excited about solving math problems! With 9 Mystery Activities, these are perfect end of unit reviews, Fun Friday activities, or monotony-breaking games! Eight of the activities are skill-specific, and one is a Math Team Building Mystery! When you purchase this bundle, you also get access to all future 7th grade Mini Mysteries - at no additional charge!⭐Each Activity Includ
7th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS, TEKS
7.G.A.1
, 7.G.B.4
, 7.SP.C.6
+20
8th Grade Math Activity Bundle Mysteries
This 8th Grade Math Activities Bundle will keep your students engaged throughout the year with ELEVEN Mystery Activities - 10 are skill-specific, and one is a Math Team Building Mystery! Digital & Printable versions of each activity are included! ⭐ Each Activity Includes⭐ Murder Mystery Story PowerPointMurder Mystery Clue Sheet35 Unique Suspect/Character CardsFull Answer Key & Set-Up GuideOptional PDF to Print Suspect Cards as Name Badges on Avery 25395 BadgesDigital Versions of All Activities!
8th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS, TEKS
8.G.B.7
, 8.G.B.8
, 8.G.C.9
+18
Pythagorean Theorem Activity Digital Task Cards
Need a quick, easy-grade activity for Pythagorean Theorem practice? These digital task cards are a great way to check for student understanding. You can choose Google Slides format for student collaboration or Google Forms for instant grading! ⭐This product Includes⭐8 Digital Task Cards (2 Versions Included - Slides & Forms) Teacher Keys & Full Instructions for Sharing this Digital Resource (Video & Written)Looking for more $1 Digital resources? Click Here to Check Out My Digital Dollar
8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS, TEKS
8.G.B.7
, MA.8.7.C
Also included in: Year Long 8th Grade Math Activities Bundle
Exponential Growth and Decay Activity - Exponential Functions Zombie Apocalypse
This highly engaging Classroom Transformation activity will transform your classroom into a News Reporter’s room, where your students/reporters will spend 3 - 4 days with exploring exponential growth and decay, writing and analyzing exponential equations to give valuable information to their readers/viewers in the midst of a Zombie Apocalypse! This Classroom Transformation Pack/ Engaging Activity Includes:✨ 3-Day Reporter’s Log (14pg. Guided/Independent Practice)✨Access to 3 Days of Hooks/Zombie
8th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
CCSS
HSA-CED.A.1
, HSF-LE.A.1
, HSF-LE.A.2
Also included in: Exponential Functions Notes & Activity Bundle
Function Notation Halloween Activity High School Mystery Algebra 1
Every student becomes a suspect in this low prep Function Notation Mystery activity that's perfect for Halloween! Students are transported to a cabin in the woods and given suspect cards, where they must solve function notation problems to figure out who the uninvited guest is & save the cook from being murdered! The clue sheet includes 14 function notation problems, including linear and quadratic functions, as well as 1 composition of functions problem, and a QR code cracker (non-QR code opt
8th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
CCSS, TEKS
8.F.A.1
, HSF-IF.A.1
, HSF-IF.A.2
+1
Also included in: Function Notation Notes and Activity Bundle!
Interior and Exterior Angles of a Triangle Activity
This no prep activity is a fun and engaging way for kids to practice solving for missing interior and exterior angles of a triangle! Students are presented with a classic murder mystery riddle, and they must solve the multi-level interior and exterior angles of a triangle problems to solve the murder mystery! This product aligns to CCSS 8.G.8.5 and TEKS 8.8DThis No-Prep Product Includes⭐ 2 Print & Go Student Pages⭐ 1 Full KeyRelated Products ⭐ Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal Graphic Note
7th - 10th
Geometry, Math
CCSS, TEKS
8.G.A.5
, MA.8.8.D
Compare and Order Real Numbers Activity (Rational & Irrational) Partner Games
Looking for an engaging, NO-PREP activity for your 8th grade students to practice comparing and ordering real numbers? Then this set of 3 worksheets is perfect for you! With 3 different games, students will get all the practice they need with the comparing the value of rational and irrational numbers! Unlike other activities, this set will give your students multiple practice opportunities and is perfect for math workshops, stations, extra practice, or choice boards! Problem Types Include: Orde
8th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS
8.NS.A.2
, MA.8.2.B
, MA.8.2.D
Also included in: 8th Grade Math Activities Bundle | No Prep Parther Games
Key Features of Exponential Graphs and Functions Notes
Looking for an ENGAGING way to teach key features of exponential graphs and functions? These graphic notes are perfect for student engagement and can double as classroom posters! These content rich, beautiful notes serve as a great introduction to your unit and work wonderfully as a quick-reference for students. This product is aligned to CCSS HSA-CED.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-LE.A.2 and TEKS A.9B , A.9C , A.9D , A.9EThis Product Includes1 Page of Key Features of Graphs of Exponential Functions1 Pag
9th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Graphing
CCSS
HSA-CED.A.1
, HSF-LE.A.1c
, HSF-LE.A.2
Halloween Math Activity for Middle School Mystery for 6th 7th 8th Grade Algebra
This Low-Prep, SpOoKy Halloween Math Mystery activity makes a wonderful Halloween challenge for the middle school classroom (6th, 7th, 8th grade & Algebra 1)! Students must work together to solve problems involving one-step equations, operations with decimals, multi-step word problems, order of operations, area, and proportions to figure out who among them is a murderer! Upon entering the classroom, students are handed unique suspect cards, and assume the identity of Halloween party guests
6th - 9th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
Also included in: Holiday Math Activity Bundle for Middle School End of Year
Solving Systems of Equations from Word Problems Activity | Mystery Algebra 1
This solving systems of equations activity will transform your Algebra 1 classroom into a Police Investigator’s Headquarters, where your students will become Police Agents who must write and solve systems of equations from word problems to learn who killed Mr. Boddy! This is a must-have game for every Algebra classroom. Problem types include solving systems of equations word problems by graphing, substitution, and some can be solved with matrices or elimination. Students enter the classroom and
8th - 9th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
CCSS, TEKS
8.EE.C.8
, 8.EE.C.8a
, 8.EE.C.8b
+4
Also included in: Systems of Equations Activity and Notes Bundle
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About the store
Experience
Me and You... We're about to make your math classroom a whole lot more exciting. ✨
I know that finding time to prep engaging activities is tough, especially when juggling the demands of a busy schedule. That’s why I design math resources for grades 5 through Algebra 1 that are both low-prep for you and highly engaging for your students – even the most reluctant ones!
My goal is to make math accessible and enjoyable for every student while giving you back valuable time. Let’s work together to bring joy and ease into your math classroom!
Teaching style
I am a lover of engaging, exploratory activities and projects!
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