Mathy Tidbits

This is a partner-based, self-checking activity for factoring quadratic trinomials. Students work in pairs (or individually) to find the factor their individual problems, which share a factor with their partner's corresponding problem. Three versions are included:Version 1: There are no GCFs involved and the value of "a" is 1Version 2: There are no GCFs involved and the value of "a" is greater than 1Version 3: Half of the problems have a GCF, and there is a mix of "a" equals 1 and "a" is greate

This is a self-checking independent, small group, or intervention activity for solving linear equations including combining like terms and/or the distributive property. Students solve each equation, then add the solutions in each row and column. The sum of each row and column is the same (the magic number).

This is a self-checking independent, small group, or intervention activity for evaluating linear and/or quadratic functions.3 versions are included: Linear functions only, quadratic functions only, or a mix of both. Each version has a unique solution. Students evaluate each function for the given input, then add the values in each row and column. The sum of each row and column is the same (the magic number).

This is a self-checking independent, small group, or intervention activity for identifying functions. It includes tables, graphs, mapping diagrams, ordered pairs, and descriptions. Students identify each representation as a function or not a function, and use that information to answer the punny riddle.

This is a partner-based, self-checking activity for finding the slope of a line from tables, graphs, ordered pairs, and equations in point-slope and standard form. Students work in pairs (or individually) to find the slope of their individual problems, which have the same answers as their partners. Two versions are included:Version 1: Students can work problem-by-problem and make sure that their answers match before moving on. Partner A’s linear representation is different from Partner B’s for e

Skill Sharpeners take the TEKS and break them into tiny, bite-sized components. They are designed to be used for targeted intervention/practice on a specific topic, but can also be used to teach a new skill. Each Skill Sharpener includes notes with examples and a practice problems page for students. Multiple note formats are included - blank, guided (fill-in-the-blank), and completed. Skill A.2a.ii focuses on determining the range of a linear function in a purely mathematical context. The note

Skill Sharpeners take the TEKS and break them into tiny, bite-sized components. They are designed to be used for targeted intervention/practice on a specific topic, but can also be used to teach a new skill. Each Skill Sharpener includes notes with examples and a practice problem page for students. Multiple note formats are included - blank, guided (fill-in-the-blank), and completed. Skill A.2a.i focuses on determining the domain of a linear function in a purely mathematical context. The notes