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Graphing and Transforming Logarithmic Functions: Great for Distance Learning or in Person Learning!This product covers the concepts of graphing and transforming logarithmic functions. In the lesson students will graph logarithmic functions by converting them into exponential functions. They will then fill in a table "backwards" to help them graph the functions. Students will then observe that when graphing, if logarithmic functions are in the "proper" form, the x-intercept is always 1, and the

Transforming Absolute Value Functions The lesson itself is set up so students can fill out tables and make graphs on the same coordinate plane. This will enable them to discover how various transformations occur. Students will then write verbal descriptions of how the parent function has been changed. To help them have success with these challenging concepts, a "flow chart" will guide them through the process. In short students will learn about vertical shifts (translations), vertical stretches,

Adding and Subtracting Integers This product uses real-world scenarios to help students understand how to add and subtract integers. Students will write numerical expressions and model them using a number line.You can use this as a print or digital activity. Whatever works best for you!If you print: There is a fun matching activity. You can partner up students and have them cut out expressions and then match them up. I have students glue them on card-stock and hang their work around the room.If

Systems of Equations Special Cases: No Solutions, Infinitely Many SolutionsI've always found it tough to teach the concepts of linear systems that have infinite or no solutions, so I hope your students will get a better feel of these confusing concepts after doing this lesson.Specifically, in this lesson students will use two linear systems to model real world scenarios. For example: In one scenario students will need to figure out if two trees will ever be the same height. In this particular

Properties of LogarithmsPrint or DigitalIn this lesson student will learn about the Product Property of Logarithms, the Quotient Property of Logarithms, and the Power Property of Logarithms.Students will match up equivalent expressions, and analyze logarithmic expressions to see if they are truly equivalent.If you use this as a print activity have students partner up and cut out and match up expressions. They love doing this.Two videos are provide for this lesson. the links are in the assignment

Solving Systems of Equations using Elimination: The product opens up with a fun scenario in which students must try to figure out two numbers, that their teacher is thinking of. Two clues are given as follows:clue #1: The two numbers have a sum of 12. Clue #2 The same two numbers have a difference of 10. Students approach this problem using trial and error then they solve the same problem algebraically. If students get stuck there is a reference page that they can detach which guides them throug

Free: Exponents Zero and NegativePrint or DigitalThe lesson covers the introductory concepts of powers that are zero or negative.Students will look for patterns in tables, and then match up equivalent expressions. By the end of the lesson students will see the relationship between fractions and negative exponents and be able to see that "something" raised to the power of zero is one.If you use this in person have students partner up so they can cut out and match up equivalent expressions. They

Slope Intercept Form Story Problems: y = mx + b This product contains two real world scenarios that show applications of y=mx+b i.e the slope intercept form of an equation.The two reference pages, which can be detached, explain step by step how to write equations in the form y=mx+b that model these real world scenarios!These reference pages are very Great for students who get stuck!Great for distance or in person learning! Print or DigitalThanks and I hope your students find this lesson engaging

Exponents: Multiplying and Dividing Powers: This lesson covers the product rule, the power rule, and the quotient rule of powers for numerical and variable expression!Print or Digital If you print out, have students partner up and cut out equivalent expressions, (They love to do this!) Then they can glue cut outs on colored paper, decorate, and hang their work throughout the classroom. The many ways you can use this lesson are explained on the first page of the product. I hope your students fi

Quadratic Equations and Projectile Motion This lesson will help students model dropped objects using quadratic equations.The problems scenarios are fun, entertaining, and humorous!!Students will model falling objects such as refreshing coconuts and a brand new high school math textbook.One scenario includes the dropping of an unidentified object (UFO) from the top of a 200 ft . Students will have to figure out, using graphs and equations, when it hits the ground. Furthermore, students will be gi

Scatter Plots and Lines of Best Fit Print or DigitalStudents are always more engaged and excited in math class when the data they are analyzing has real world significance. That is why this activity opens up with a table that shows the approximate population of some states along with the number of members each state has in the House of Representatives. The information is based on the 2010 census. Students will have to make a scatter plot of this real world data..They will observe that the data c

Solving Quadratic Equations, Cubic Equations, and the Zero Product PropertyThis product will really help your students understand the concepts of the zero product property, solutions, x-intercepts, and roots.Students will find the roots of equations when the equations are in factored form. Then students will find the roots using the Zero Product Property. When students have to generate graphs, I put the link in for demos in the product, and suggest that they graph equations there. The referenc

Solving systems of linear equations by graphing, using tables and the equals method i.e substitution. The lesson is great way to introduce your students to solving linear systems because of the real world problems!The lesson opens up with a problem scenario in which students need to figure out if two plants that are planted at the same time will ever be the same height, and if so when. Students will solve this problem using three different approaches. They will use a table method and have to lo

Inequalities: Solving and Graphing This lesson is written in a fun and humorous way that kids can relate to. My students were really engaged with this lesson and loved the corny sense of humor. The detachable reference pages with step by step examples really helped students be successful. What is so nice about the reference pages is that students can detach them and place them right next to the problem(s) they are working on. This way they don't have to flip back and forth looking for the exampl

Inverse Variation: (Introduction to Rational Functions) I have found that inverse variation is the most fun and effective way to introduce the concepts of rational functions! This product opens up with a real world scenario in which students are given a certain distance and speed and they must calculate the amount of time it takes. Based on this scenario students will generate a graph (speed independent and time dependent), make an equation, and identity horizontal and vertical asymptotes. Stude

Systems of Equations Substitution This lesson contains fun real-world scenarios that really help students understand how to solve two linear systems using the substitution method. Furthermore, the last page is a reference page that students can detach. This page has an example of how to set up systems of equations to solve a real-world problems. This will help students to be successful with the problems they will encounter in the lesson.Great for distance learning and in person learning as well!

Factoring Out the Greatest Common Factor and the Distributive Property: Great for Distance Learning or in Person LearningThis lesson opens up with a review of the distributive property by using a rectangular model. This model is great for visual learners!Students will then use the distributive property with polynomials and see how factoring reverses the multiplication process. Students will continue to use this rectangular model to find the factored form of various polynomials. There are 2 ref

Solving Quadratic Equations Students often struggle with the fact that quadratic equations can have two solutions. I have found that they get a better grasp of this concept when they understand that the square root of x squared is equivalent to the absolute value of x. That is why I have students do a short activity at the beginning of this lesson to help them understand this concept. Students then get plenty of opportunities to solve equations in the forms of x^2 = k and (x + h)^2 = k. Some pro

Linear and Exponential Growth using Simple and Compound Interest.In this lesson student will analyze the difference between linear and exponential growth through the lens of simple and compound interest.Great for Distance learning or in person learningI made a video for this lesson. The link is provided in the lesson for students. Thanks, and I hope you find this product useful and engaging for your students!

Slope, Slope and More SlopeThis product gives students plenty of practice with the concept of slope. They will have to find the slope given two points and draw slope triangles to figure out the ratio of the vertical distance over the horizontal distance.They will also use the slope formula to calculate slope. Students will also be introduced to the concepts of horizontal lines which have a slope of 0, and vertical lines which have an undefined slope.Great for distance learning and in person lear