Mr Thomas' Math Shop

In this activity students work with a partner to roll a pair of dice (many times) and record the sum of the dice in a data collection sheet. Once the data has been collected the students are walked through the process of calculating the experimental probability for each sum and then the theoretical probability for each sum and are asked questions about the differences they find between the values. Students also make a bar graph using the percentages for theoretical probability and can visually s

This review bingo game is a great way to review with your Calc AB students at the end of the first semester. -24 question cards included (with solutions) -40 unique pre-made bingo cards (plus 2 blank cards if you want students to make their own) Topics Include: Evaluating LimitsLimits at InfinityAverage Rate of ChangeEvaluating DerivativesSecond DerivativesProduct RuleImplicit DifferentiationDifferentiabilityVelocityAccelerationLocal ExtremaTangent LinesLinear ApproximationAbsolute Max/MinPartic

In this activity there are 8 systems of linear inequalities (some in slope-intercept form and some in standard form). There are also colored graphs matching the 8 systems. The teacher can post the systems and graphs around the classroom and have students circulate around the room looking to find matches. This should be about a 35 minute activity for an Algebra 1 class.

Students can use a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator along with this activity to explore equations of lines and discover for themselves what an equation written in slope-intercept form will really look like when drawn as a line.

This is a great quiz for Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 students after they have learned to solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square and using the quadratic formula. The PDF contains 3 versions of the quiz. All of the questions are the same, but are in different orders. The solutions to version 1 are also included. You may want to have students write "no real solutions" for the couple questions that end up having imaginary numbers involved.

This quiz contains 4 questions about graphing quadratics in standard form, 2 questions about graphing quadratic functions in vertex form and one word problem about the path of a kicked soccer ball which can be modeled by a quadratic function. The content of this quiz would be perfect for Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 students who are currently working in a unit on quadratics.

Questions for finding specific terms of a sequence, sums of series, sigma notation, geometric and arithmetic means

This quiz contains questions about writing and graphing linear equations. Great for Algebra 1 students during a linear equations unit or as a review before an exam on linear equation. This quiz is version 1. Versions 2 and 3 are also available.

This quiz contains questions about writing and graphing linear equations. Great for Algebra 1 students during a linear equations unit or as a review before an exam on linear equation. This quiz is version 2. Versions 1 and 3 are also available.

Good to use as a test, quiz, or practice questions at the end of a logarithm and exponential equations unit.

Have students pair up and "battle" each other with this random number battle! Use a scientific calculator, graphing calculator, iPad, computer, or a die to generate random numbers and call them out to the class. Students start on the first expression and fill in a box each time a number is called out. The objective is to obtain a larger answer than the person they are battling. This is by far the most fun activity I have used on the day before spring break. Students love it and they are excite

Have students use make larger and larger right triangles (where each triangle has a leg the length of the previous triangle's hypotenuse) to create an awesome spiral. Students will then calculate the lengths of each hypotenuse in the spiral they have created. Students will need 11x17 paper to make their triangles fit.

This PDF includes 18 slips that can be cut out and given to students (I usually have my students work in pairs). On each slip there is a DIFFERENT trig function (sine, cosine and tangent) along with instructions on how to create a poster with that function. These functions only address amplitude and period of sine, cosine and tangent and to not have any phase shifts of vertical translations. This is a good activity for Algebra 2 students after they have been introduced to graphing trig functio

A short quiz where students can solve systems of linear equations by graphing, substitution or elimination. The graphing questions have different equations on the 4 versions and the other questions are the same equations, but are in different orders.

Have students pair up and "battle" each other with this random number battle! Use a scientific calculator, graphing calculator, iPad, computer, or a die to generate random numbers and call them out to the class. Students start on the first expression and fill in a box each time a number is called out. The objective is to obtain a larger answer than the person they are battling. This is by far the most fun activity I have used on the day before Winter break. Students love it and they are excite

Have students pair up and "battle" each other with this random number battle. Use a scientific calculator, graphing calculator, or a die to generate random numbers and call them out to the class. Students start on the first expression and fill in a box each time a number is called out. The objective is to obtain a larger answer than the person they are battling. This is by far the most fun activity I have used on the day before Thanksgiving break. Students love it and they are excited to be do

This worksheet is great practice for a student in Algebra 2 or Precalculus who needs practice simplifying and graphing rational functions. They are asked to identify vertical asymptotes, horizontal asymptotes, removable discontinuities (holes), and describe the end behavior of the function. An answer key is provided.

Students always enjoy playing a fun game of square root bingo! In this game students will simplify square roots, add/subtract square roots, rationalize the denominator, and multiply square roots. There are a few extra questions and answers included so you (the teacher) can decide to eliminate a question you don't like, or if all questions are fine for your students they can decide to eliminate a few answers when filling in their bingo card to make it less likely to end in a "tie". Enjoy!

One page with six different trigonometric expressions for students to simplify. Answer key is included. These work well as either warm up questions, a mini-quiz, or a check for understanding after the lesson/unit.

This mini quiz/warmup is great for an algebra 2 or precalculus class who have been working with solving polynomial equations, finding zeros, graphing polynomials, describing end behavior of polynomial functions and how it relates to the leading coefficient. Students will need to be able to use synthetic division and the quadratic formula. An answer key is included.