MAC Math Applications Co
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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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I have been teaching for several years in an urban high school in Indianapolis, IN. In recent years, I have been teaching Honors Pre-Calculus and 2nd year Algebra. Our school is an IB school in which inquiry-based lessons are encouraged.
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Systems of equations Chain Activity
This activity is one activity students can use to review systems of equations. Students cut out each problem (or just tear sheets in half). The solution to one problem can be found at the top of the next. Once completed students can create a chain by gluing the problems together. I try to run each page off on a different color so that they when we hang them from the ceiling it makes the room look very festive.
9th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
linear modeling with balloons
This is a fun and easy way to collect data that is somewhat linear. Students can then determine the line of best fit and use their equation to make predictions.
7th - 9th
Algebra, Graphing
Dimensional Analysis - How fast does it go?
Using a remote control car, students learn how to convert from ft/sec to mph.
7th - 9th
Algebra
2 x 2 systems of equations maze
Post these 8 questions around the room and give students a starting number. Each answer leads student to the next question. If they are kicked back to a problem that they have already done before they do all 8 problems, then they know that they made an error and need to retrace their steps.
9th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
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Experience
I have been teaching for several years in an urban high school in Indianapolis, IN. In recent years, I have been teaching Honors Pre-Calculus and 2nd year Algebra. Our school is an IB school in which inquiry-based lessons are encouraged.
Teaching style
I like activities for my students that help them to "feel" the mathematics - hands on, project based, inquiry, group work, modeling, graphing calculator.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Selected by peers as school Impact teacher.
Recently, my colleague and I received a grant to buy a quadcoptor drone. We have been working on ways to incorporate drone technology and applications into our PreCalculus curriculum.
My own education history
BS and MS degrees in Mathematics Education from Indiana University.
Additional biographical information
I have presented at NCTM regional conferences and ICTM conferences "Mom, We Got to Play in Math Today" "Function, What Are They Good For?". I have been a PLC leader and MYP leader within our school. I represent the Math department at out district wide MYP council. My husband is a teacher of Physics. I have raised an amazing set of twins who are just launching their careers and am the proud step mother of another set of twins. Seven years ago, I faced the challenge of my life when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. With 6 rounds of chemo and 6 years of remission behind me, I can really focus on finishing my career in the classroom with care, diligence, devotion. I am excited about this opportunity to share a few of the things that I have learned and created along this 30+ year journey in the classroom.
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