Matt Scheets

This lessons gives students an introduction to the rate of change of quadratic functions by using visual patterns and a two tasks (building a paver patio and surrounding a garden with fencing). Student create rate of change tables and graph the results to discover the graph of a quadratic function.

In this activity students measure their heart rate in beats per minute. The data is collected and organized in a frequency table then graphed in a histogram.

This packet/handout allows students plenty of room to take notes as they learn how to write a set using interval notation. The students solve simple and compound inequalities and write the solution set in interval notation and display it on a number line. I document is designed for a two-day lesson but it could be done in one day. There is also a homework assignment with answer key.

This lesson contains material to develop and apply the Laws of Exponents (Multiplication, Division, and Raising a Power to a Power). Printable handouts that students can easily take notes in. Guided practice and homework with answer key are provided.

In this activity students work in pairs to predict the number of raisins in a box then compare their prediction to the actual amount. The data is recorded and made into a double-bar graph. An analysis of the data can be made using mean, median, mode, and range.

In this activity students flip coins and record the results to see how experimental probability approaches theoretical probability as the number of trials increases. A graph at the end shows the concept visually. Great motivation and fun!