Mad Four Math

The Algebra I Toolkit: Reproducible Notes for Student Journals is a publication intended to be used as a supplement to an algebra classroom's main curriculum. It includes over 90 pages of reproducible notes that students can glue into their class notebook. These time saving notes not only serve as a year-long reference for students, they also help create a more time-efficient classroom.

This .pdf file contains 85 vocabulary words that include definitions and visuals as well as letter cards A-Z. The following vocabulary words are included: ordered pair parallel lines function linear ratio cubic quadratic degree of a monomial prime numbers perpendicular vertex domain numerator/denominator range product sum quotient difference integers natural numbers whole numbers coefficient variable constant binomial monomial power trinomial trinomial polynomial base exponent continuous graph d

Even though I work with 8th grade students, I have found that they still enjoy stations. Stations give us a nice change of pace and allows us to not only review the standards we have been working on, but also practice some of the key skills needed in math. The following file can be used as a file folder task. It includes a cover sheet with instructions and an activity sheet that can be reproduced. I have placed the activity sheet in clear sheet protectors and have students work on them with dry-

Even though I work with 8th grade students, I have found that they still enjoy stations. Stations give us a nice change of pace and allows us to not only review the standards we have been working on, but also practice some of the key skills needed in math. The following file can be used as a file folder task. It includes a cover sheet with instructions and an activity sheet that can be reproduced. I have placed the activity sheet in clear sheet protectors and have students work on them with

This .pdf file contains eight posters for the following math properties: - Identity Property of Addition - Closure Property - Identity Property of Multiplication - Commutative Property - Associative Property - Distributive Propert - Additive Inverse Property - Multiplicative Inverse Property

The following .pdf file contains 11 pages of pre-algebra/algebra vocabulary pages that I put in the front of my students' math journals. As the year progresses I have students fill out a definition, example, and a picture if applicable for each word.

This file contains reproducible notes that can be cut-out and glued into student journals. These notes are not only time-saving, but also give students an invaluable resource. This .pdf file contains step-by-step notes on inequalities, including; (1) inequality symbols, (2) writing inequalities, (3) graphing inequalities, and (4) solving inequalities. I have another download available that includes this file, and all of my other downloadable glue-in note topics called: Reproducible Algebra Note

This file contains reproducible notes that can be cut-out and glued into student journals. These notes are not only time-saving, but also give students an invaluable resource. This .pdf file contains step-by-step notes on solving equations, including; (1) solving equations with fractions, (2) solving equations with decimals, (3) multiple methods for solving proportions, (4) solving absolute-value equations, (5) solving literal equations, and solving equations with variables on both sides. I hav

This file contains reproducible notes that can be cut-out and glued into student journals. These notes are not only time-saving, but also give students an invaluable resource. This .pdf solving file contains step-by-step notes on polynomials, including; (1) adding polynomials, (2) subtracting polynomials, (3) multiplying a monomial and polynomial, (4) multiplying binomials, (5) multiplying larger polynomials, (6) dividing polynomials using long division, (7) factoring polynomials using the GCF,

This file contains reproducible notes that can be cut-out and glued into student journals. These notes are not only time-saving, but also give students an invaluable resource. This .pdf solving file contains step-by-step notes on quadratic functions and equations, including; (1) graphing quadratics using a table, (2) graphing quadratics using characteristics, (3) finding the axis of symmetry given a graph, (4) finding the axis of symmetry using the formula , (5) finding the vertex given a graph

This is a task in which students will solve six systems of equations on a worksheet. Students will then cut out the tangram puzzle pieces. Using the solutions they found, students will match the puzzle piece with each system to the puzzle piece with the correct solution. In the end the tangram puzzle will form a design.

This file contains reproducible notes that can be cut-out and glued into student journals. These notes are not only time-saving, but also give students an invaluable resource. This .pdf solving file contains step-by-step notes on relations and functions, including; (1) relations and functions, (2) using a table to write an equation, (3) writing functions, (4) graphing functions, and (5) describing functions. I have another download available that includes this file, and all of my other download

This .pdf file contains 30 days of daily algebra warm-up problems. Each day consists of 4 problems for a total of 120 algebra problems. These warm-ups can be projected for daily practice in student notebooks or can be shrunken down and copied for students. You can choose to use one or all four problems a day.

This file includes 26 blue playing cards with un-simplified numeric and algebraic expressions and 26 maroon playing cards that include the simplified answers. This can be used as a sort, as a memory game, or as "Go Fish." This task reinforces the properties of exponents. There is a free download that goes along with this purchase called: Exponent Matching Card Box. This would be a great addition to math centers or to keep in the classroom for early finishers.

This task/activity combines the game of checkers and the slope of a line. Students take turns drawing a slope card. The slope on the card will dictate how the student can move one of their game pieces. For example, if the slope is 3/2, the student may move one of their pieces up three, and over two (rise/run). The file includes the cover sheet with instructions, a printable game board, and 48 slope cards that can be printed 2-sided with the logo on one side and the slope on the other. The o

This file contains reproducible notes that can be cut-out and glued into student journals. These notes are not only time-saving, but also give students an invaluable resource. This .pdf file contains step-by-step notes on exponents, including; (1) writing powers, (2) exponent properties, (3) simplifying exponential expressions, (4) properties of powers: products, (5) properties of powers: quotients, and (6)fractional exponents. I have another download available that includes this file, and all

This file contains reproducible notes that can be cut-out and glued into student journals. This file contains reproducible notes that can be cut-out and glued into student journals. These notes are not only time-saving, but also give students an invaluable resource. This .pdf solving file contains step-by-step notes on linear equations, including; (1) checking if a point is on a line, (2) slope, (3) slope-intercept form, (4) standard form, (5) point-slope form, (6) point-slope to slope-interce

This file contains reproducible notes that can be cut-out and glued into student journals. These notes are not only time-saving, but also give students an invaluable resource. This .pdf solving file contains step-by-step notes on systems of linear equations, including; (1) solving systems by graphing, (2) solving systems using substitution, and (3) solving systems using elimination. I have another download available that includes this file, and all of my other downloadable glue-in note topics

The following.pdf file includes step by step instructions and reproducible notes for student notes. These foldable notes offer your students an alternative to taking traditional notes. This allows students to glue, cut, match and work on example problems.

I created this task/activity to go with a "Connect Four" game and have incorporated solving equations. Each player takes turns drawing an equation card. If the player solves the equation correctly they get to drop one of his/her checkers down any of the slots in the top of the grid.The play alternates until one of the players gets four checkers of his/her color in a row. The four in a row can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.The first player to get four in a row wins. This file includes a c