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

This activity walks students through the concept of piecewise functions, and introduces all aspects of the concept. Students must draw a piecewise graph based on a story they're given. Then, they need to write a story given a piecewise graph. They will have to cut and paste a piecewise function to truly understand the concept of it. Then, they will be walked through how to write a piecewise function given the graph. Next, they will be guided through the process of drawing graphs based on e

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

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

This is intended to serve as a review game for students once they know how to add, subtract, multiply, divide and compose functions. Materials provided: Game Board Deck of Function Cards (including some more advanced functions for a challenge) Teaching Suggestions Rules of the game: Provide each pair of students with a game board, a die, and a deck of cards. The key for the die is provided on the game board. The students flip over one card into the f(x) spot and one card into the g(x) s