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This fun activity requires students to NEATLY graph square root functions. There are 2 versions included: in Version A, students will graph 10 functions with horizontal and vertical translations and reflections, as well as vertical stretches. In Version B, students will graph 12 functions with horizontal and vertical translations, reflections, and stretches (both vertical and horizontal). You can use these worksheets twice for every student, or differentiate by giving Version B to students who n

A great activity for around Christmas and the Holidays! This activity reviews students’ knowledge of the six trig functions (sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, cotangent) around the unit circle in radians, but also allows students to let loose their inner child with some coloring! I always encourage students to try to evaluate without having a unit circle in front of them or even without re-creating a unit circle, but by using reference angles and quadrants. There are 20 problems total.

This fun activity requires students to NEATLY graph cubic and cubed root graphs (8 total graphs). There are graphs with vertical and horizontal translations, as well as vertical and horizontal stretches and reflections. As students complete each graph, they write the letter of the function next to the monster that it went through. Visit the Math Cat Store to find more activities that are engaging for students and time-saving for you! Don't forget to leave feedback! For every review, you'll ear

Students need to know the 3 Pythagorean identities, quotient identities, and reciprocal identities. Students may need to distribute (FOIL), simplify complex fractions, and multiply by conjugate expressions to create difference of squares. There are a total of 12 trig expressions to simplify. An answer key with worked-out solutions is included. For this activity, I cut up the half sheets and post them randomly around my room, allowing students to walk around and work in groups. I give students

This fun activity requires students to practice NEATLY graphing trig functions. Students will graph 6 trig functions (5 sine/cosine and 1 tangent). Students should have an understanding of various transformations: horizontal and vertical translations, vertical reflections, and horizontal and vertical stretches/compressions. Each graph has no more than 3 combined transformations. After students graph each trig function, they write the letter of the function next to the monsters that it went thro

I use this activity after students have learned to graph trig functions, sine, cosine, and tangent. Students need to understand how to graph transformations including reflections, phase shifts (horizontal shifts), amplitude (vertical stretch), and vertical shifts. This activity is best for partners as it encourages team work, reinforces use of vocabulary, and facilitates discussions to further understanding of this topic. If you have access to a laminator, the cards will last a lot longer (I’

This is a great activity for Algebra 2 or Precalculus students to practice using properties of logs; condensing and expanding using product, quotient, and power rules. This is a good activity for partners, but also can be used as review for individuals. If you want it to be easier for students, tell them the shape (it will be a triangle) and to start with the plain circle at the top. Otherwise, don’t tell them what shape or orientation and it will be slightly more difficult. I recommend they be

This worksheet of 12 equations require students to graph logs with bases of 2 or 3 and various transformations (vertical stretch, reflections, horizontal and vertical shifts). Students can either make a t-chart of “nice” points or use inverses to re-write the equation in exponential form. When each function is graphed, students find the letter the graph passes through to fill in the riddle’s answer. This is a fun review activity that can be used at any time, but especially in the winter, such a

This fun activity requires students to practice NEATLY graphing exponential functions using integer exponents. Students will graph 10 functions- 6 exponential growth and 4 exponential decay. Students should have an understanding of horizontal and vertical translations, as well as vertical reflections. After students graph each exponential function, they write the letter of the function next to the monster that it went through. The perfect activity for Halloween! Visit the Math Cat Store to find

This worksheet of 14 trig problems requires students to use basic identities (tan(x)=sin(x)/cos(x)), Pythagorean identities, and reciprocal identities to simplify. Students will also need to use algebra, such as simplifying complex fractions or factoring. After students simplify each expression (or complete the entire worksheet), they match the answers to the corresponding letters to solve the riddle. A complete answer key with worked-out solutions is included. Visit the Math Cat Store to find m

This fun activity requires students to practice NEATLY graphing logarithmic functions. Students will graph 10 log functions, and will need to pick ‘nice’ numbers for inputs so they have integer outputs. Students should have an understanding of various transformations: horizontal and vertical translations, as well as vertical and horizontal reflections. After students graph each logarithmic function, they write the letter of the function next to the monster that it went through. Graphing log gr

This fun activity requires students to NEATLY graph cubed root functions with transformations (9 graphs per worksheet). There are 2 separate worksheets included: Worksheet A has vertical stretches and compressions along with horizontal and vertical translations and vertical reflections. Worksheet B is slightly more difficult, as three of the graphs have a horizontal stretch. As students graph each cubed root function, they write the letter of the function next to the monster that it went through

This worksheet of 15 problems requires students to evaluate the basic unit circle values using sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, and cotangent. After students complete each problem (or the entire worksheet), they match the colors to the letters and color in the decoration accordingly, similar to a color-by-numbers worksheet. This is the perfect fun and relaxing review activity for February, especially around Valentine’s Day! An answer key with worked-out solutions is included. Visit the M

This fun activity requires students to practice NEATLY graphing quadratic functions. Students will graph 8 parabolas, and will need to find vertices using vertex form, standard form (by completing the square or using x=-2b/a), and factored form (by using finding the middle of the zeros). Graphs have horizontal and vertical translations, as well as vertical reflections, stretches, and compressions. As students graph each parabola, they write the letter of the function next to the monster that it

This worksheet of 12 trig functions require students to graph sine and cosine with transformations on the amplitude and period, reflections, and phase shifts. When each function is graphed, students find the letter the graph passes through to fill in the riddle’s answer. This is a fun review activity that can be used at any time, but especially in the winter, such as December, January, or February. This activity is appropriate for Precalculus, Algebra 2, or Trigonometry students, and a full ans

This fun activity requires students to practice NEATLY graphing inverse trig functions. Students will graph 8 inverse functions (3 inverse cosine, 3 inverse sine, 2 inverse tangent). Students should have an understanding of various transformations: horizontal and vertical translations, vertical reflections, and horizontal and vertical stretches. Each graph has no more than 2 combined transformations. After students graph each inverse trig function, they write the letter of the function next to

Students need to know the compound interest formula. Students can use a scientific or graphing calculator to solve, there are no continuous interest problems (they do not need to use base e), and they do NOT need to graph or use logs. There are a total of 8 problems. For this activity, I cut up the half sheets and post them randomly around my room, allowing students to walk around and work in groups. I give students the answer doc and they can start at whatever half sheet they’re closest to. Onc

This fun activity requires students to NEATLY graph circles (10 total graphs). There are 2 versions of the worksheet included: one with circles already in center-radius form, and one with both center-radius form and general conic form equations that students must complete the square to rewrite. Perfect as a differentiated instruction worksheet, I will sometimes offer a point or two of extra credit for students who want the challenge of the harder worksheet. As students graph each circle, they wr

I use this activity to review area under the curve and using sigma notation to represent Riemann Sums with left, right, and midpoint rectangles. This activity is best for partners as it encourages team work, reinforces use of vocabulary, and facilitates discussions to further understanding of this essential topic in Calculus and PreCalculus. This is a fun change of pace from just your regular review worksheet day! The file includes the printout for the individual cards, answer sheets for s

Students need to know how to condense and expand logarithmic expressions using both numbers and variables using the power rule, product rule, and quotient rule for logarithms. There are two versions: Version 1 has a total of 18 problems and Version 2 has a total of 12 problems. There is a scavenger hunt and a circuit worksheet for each version. An answer key with worked-out solutions is included. For this activity, I cut up the half sheets and post them randomly around my room, allowing students