Bundle of resources for a lesson on Applications of Polynomials (especially maximizing box volume). Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice problem setPowerPoint presentations for full solutions to problem setsThe layout is very straightforward (no visual fluff here), there are several
Bundle of resources for a lesson on Quadratic Max and Min (including applications). Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice problem setPowerPoint presentations for full solutions to problem setsThe layout is very straightforward (no visual fluff here), there are several animations per s
Bundle of resources for a Unit on Rational Functions (Pre-Calculus Honors). Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): 6 full lessonsSimplifying Rational ExpressionsMultiplying and Dividing Rational ExpressionsAdding and Subtracting Rational FunctionsComplex FractionsRational EquationsFeatures of Rational FunctionsGraphing Rational FunctionsPolynomial and Rational InequalitiesEach lesson includes:PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWo
Bundle of resources for a Unit on Polynomials (Pre-Calculus Honors). Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): 8 full lessonsSolving Polynomials by FactoringSynthetic DivisionRational Roots TheoremGraphing Polynomials in Intercept FormGraphing Polynomials in Standard FormWriting PolynomialsApplications of PolynomialsBinomial ExpansionEach lesson includes:PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord hand
Bundle of resources for a Unit on Quadratics (Algebra 2 Honors). Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): 7 full lessonsSolving by FactoringSolving by Completing the SquareQuadratic FormulaQuadratic SystemsGraphing QuadraticsQuadratic InequalitiesSystems of InequalitiesEach lesson includes:PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practi
Bundle of resources for a Unit on Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): 7 full lessonsExponential FunctionsCompound InterestLogarithmsLaws of LogarithmsLogarithmic EquationsExponential EquationsApplications of Exponential EquationsEach lesson includes:PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra pra
Bundle of resources for a Unit on Polynomials (Algebra 2 Honors). Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): 7 full lessonsSolving Polynomials by FactoringSynthetic DivisionRational Roots TheoremGraphing Polynomials in Intercept FormGraphing Polynomials in Standard FormWriting PolynomialsBinomial ExpansionEach lesson includes:PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignme
Bundle of resources for a Unit on Rational Functions (Algebra 2 Honors). Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): 6 full lessonsSimplifying Rational ExpressionsMultiplying and Dividing Rational ExpressionsAdding and Subtracting Rational FunctionsFeatures of Rational FunctionsGraphing Rational FunctionsRational EquationsEach lesson includes:PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two h
Bundle of resources for a Unit on Quadratics (Algebra 2 CP). Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): 6 full lessonsSolving by FactoringQuadratic FormulaQuadratic SystemsGraphing QuadraticsQuadratic InequalitiesMax and MinEach lesson includes:PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice problem setPowerPoint presentations for full
Bundle of resources for a lesson on Polynomial and Rational Inequalities. Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice problem setPowerPoint presentations for full solutions to problem setsThe layout is very straightforward (no visual fluff here), there are several animations per slide so yo
Bundle of resources for a Unit on Polynomials (Algebra 2 CP). Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): 5 full lessonsSolving Polynomials by FactoringSynthetic DivisionGraphing Polynomials in Intercept FormGraphing Polynomials in Standard FormWriting PolynomialsEach lesson includes:PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice proble
Bundle of resources for a Unit on Factoring. Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): 5 full lessonsOperations with PolynomialsGreatest Common FactorFactoring Trinomials (Basic)Factoring Trinomials (Advanced)Special Products and FactorsEach lesson includes:PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice problem setPowerPoint presentat
Bundle of resources for a Unit on Quadratics (Pre-Calculus Honors). Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): 4 full lessonsSolving by FactoringSolving by Completing the SquareQuadratic FormulaQuadratic SystemsEach lesson includes:PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice problem setPowerPoint presentations for full solutions to
Bundle of resources for a lesson on Solving Word Problems with Systems of Linear Equations (using substitution or elimination). Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice problem setPowerPoint presentations for full solutions to problem setsThe layout is very straightforward (no visual fluf
Bundle of resources for a lesson on Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution. Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice problem setPowerPoint presentations for full solutions to problem setsThe layout is very straightforward (no visual fluff here), there are several animations p
Bundle of resources for a lesson on Logarithms (basic evaluation and logs in exponents). Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice problem setPowerPoint presentations for full solutions to problem setsThe layout is very straightforward (no visual fluff here), there are several animations
Bundle of resources for a lesson on Features of Rational Functions (identifying intercepts, asymptotes and holes). Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice problem setPowerPoint presentations for full solutions to problem setsThe layout is very straightforward (no visual fluff here), the
Bundle of resources for a lesson on Operations and Composition of Functions. Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice problem setPowerPoint presentations for full solutions to problem setsThe layout is very straightforward (no visual fluff here), there are several animations per slide so
Bundle of resources for a lesson on Adding and Subtracting Rational Functions. Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice problem setPowerPoint presentations for full solutions to problem setsThe layout is very straightforward (no visual fluff here), there are several animations per slide
Bundle of resources for a lesson on Graphing Polynomials in Standard Form. Includes the following (note that all resources can be edited, equations may require MathType): PowerPoint presentation for the lesson itselfWord Guided Notes to go with lessonWord handouts for two homework assignments plus at least one extra practice problem setPowerPoint presentations for full solutions to problem setsThe layout is very straightforward (no visual fluff here), there are several animations per slide so y
20 years as a high school math teacher, mentor and curriculum lead.
Teaching style
A mix of "sage on the stage" and "guide on the side," the precise mixture depending on the students. I use PowerPoint for just about everything, along with Kahoots, Quizizz, etc. I also have videos of all my lessons as a resource for students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Valedictorian and a bunch of other high school awards...
Bronze medalist in Royal Caribbean Karaoke Contest (that's how you know you're the real deal)...
Other than that, I'm still teaching... that's got to be worth something, right?
My own education history
Went to high school in upstate NY...
Bachelors in Computer Science at Dartmouth College, 2002...
Masters in Teaching Mathematics at Clark University in 2006
Additional biographical information
Live with my wife and two kids in central Mass... Have run at least a 5K every morning since July of 2019... I put sriracha on everything...
My retirement dream is to be a professional karaoke singer at a nightclub or restaurant and play lots of Skyrim. Also to give my future grandchildren lots of sugar and loud toys before giving them back to their parents.
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