Math Differently

This project is an excellent review of Algebra 1 statistics. I do, however, also give this to my students in Algebra 2 after we review the material. I do this in order to make sure they really understand these concepts before moving on to more advanced statistics. This activity requires students to use data on the Hunger Game tributes to make a decision on who would win the game (if you did not already know!) Students must create a histogram, box plot and a bar graph or pie chart with the

This activity is designed to walk students through the entire process of Completing the Square. Students will use algebra tiles (or an interactive version online) to obtain a more concrete, visual understanding of Completing the Square and why it actually makes sense. The activity makes the process of completing the square no longer merely a procedural process that needs to be memorized. Through this activity, it instead becomes more like a puzzle that makes perfect sense. Included: -Teache

Students enjoy this hands-on exploration, as they get to cut out the strips they need for the activity and play around with them to see what combinations of side lengths would make a triangle. Students can determine the Triangle Inequality Theorem on their own with the support of the strategic questioning provided on the student worksheets. They enjoy and retain the theorem much more when they discover it on their own and have a visual representation of the content. Includes: -Page for teach

This activity, either done collaboratively or independently, was designed for students to discover the concept and purpose of the discriminant on their own. Using strategic questioning, the student worksheets walk students through the thinking necessary to grasp these concepts. Students tend to retain the content longer and understand it more deeply when they discover it themselves. Included: -A page describing the purpose and prior knowledge necessary to complete this activity -Student work

This activity requires critical thinking and provides a deeper understanding of the properties of quadratics. Students should work collaboratively and learn from group discussions. First, students are asked to determine the following properties after looking at a parabola: maximum/minimum, domain, range, vertex, axis of symmetry, number of y-intercepts and number of x-intercepts. Then, they are given a task card with a function and must graph it before answering the same questions. Next, the

Students thoroughly enjoy this activity as it brings competition and team work into the classroom. They really have fun competing and and working together. This document provides very detailed instructions on how the game works and how to best utilize it to maximize learning. Through this activity, students will understand the concept of function composition (which is generally a very difficult topic to conceptualize!) involving inputs with a variety of expressions. Includes: -Detailed ins

Step-up activities are designed to reinforce concepts learned in class. Students are able to work at their own pace, while ensuring that they each understand the content. Since the teacher checks student work, the teacher is able to assess each student’s level. The way the activity is conducted: All students are to start with task card number 1. When students complete this, they will need to check the answers with you. If they get them all correct, they can return this task card and pick

Students thoroughly enjoy this activity as it utilizes both a real-life example and food! Students have fun learning about what scientists do in real life to determine population sizes and also simulating it with goldfish crackers. This document walks students through both the scientific process, as well as the simulation process. Students are asked to analyze the simulation, and answer a series of strategic questions. This activity is cross-curricular, as it relates mathematics to biology